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A Plus: Greenbriar Middle School Student Council

Greenbriar Middle School Student Council
Greenbriar Middle School Student Council

Our A Plus this week has proved that plenty of you know how to make a positive impact in your community as well. This week, our A Plus goes to a group of young leaders who are helping to make their school more inclusive. Inclusive of course means welcoming to everyone. It's the student council at Greenbriar Middle School in Parma.

It recently organized a disability awareness fair that took place during lunchtime. Student council members set up stations to let students learn what it's like to be deaf or blind or what its like to have trouble speaking or difficulty reading. They even experienced how visually impaired people can use iPhones to see.

Intervention specialist and student council advisor Terri Matelski said it was an amazing experience for everyone. Students gained empathy for students who struggle. Based on the comments from various students, I know they gained an understanding of why it might take some students longer to complete tasks.

Well done, Greenbriar Middle School Student Council. What a cool event. Enjoy your well deserved A Plus.