Dr. Arlene Ackerman, Superintendent of The School District of Philadelphia, learned about what we were doing from all the news coverage. Dr. Ackerman sent out a beautiful letter about us to the entire staff! Thank you, Dr. Ackerman! Here is the letter:
August 26, 2010
Reading and art teachers at The School District of Philadelphia’s
Muñoz-Marin School help young cancer survivor “tell her story”
Two teachers at The School District of Philadelphia’s Muñoz-Marin School exemplify the countless District teachers who not only are education professionals, but who also help students navigate the roadblocks in their lives.
Eleven-year-old Muñoz-Marin student Deana Vega is a cancer survivor, having valiantly battled leukemia since she was 9. She told Reading Recovery Teacher Judith Willner that she wanted to write a book to help other children with cancer.
With her teacher’s help, Deana crafted a story entitled, “How the Sun Got Its Smile.” The story follows Deana through her ups and downs; the sun is sad when Deana is sick and it smiles brilliantly when she is feeling better.
Next, Art Teacher Meloni Kinckner contributed illustrations to make the sentiments of Deana’s story come alive.
Now it is anticipated that this young author’s story could be published by the end of this year.
We look forward to reading Deana’s tale. We thank her for sharing it with us, and we thank her teachers for guiding their student through the creative process so that she may make the lives of other children brighter.
Respectfully,
Arlene C. Ackerman, Ed.D.
Superintendent
The School District of Philadelphia
Arlene C. Ackerman, Ed.D.
Superintendent
The School District of Philadelphia
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