Stop Bullying

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My Story

 My name is Suellen Sedlock and I work at Imagine Town Center. I just wanted to share a story that I think might be of some help to students who are so called "different". I was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome. It affects the facial features. I have bones missing by my eyes, my ears are smaller and my jaw is weird. I also have mild hearing loss as well. I have a very mild case of TCS. My brother also has it as well. Growing up was very challenging, I got called all kinds of names and no one wanted to be friends with me. I had to be in Special Ed classes because of my hearing. Which was fine with me because I was shy. I made awsome friends but was still looked and stared at weird.

I almost dropped out of school at a young age, instead I transferred to another school and things where better. I learned so much about myself in High School, but there was one mean person who really messed with me and I again almost dropped out. My best friend was always there for me and kept me going. My senior year of HS was the best even though she wasnt there with me. I did share time and worked in the afternoon at an insurance company, where no one cared about how my face looked.

Being made fun of over the years really messed with me, but I soon came to realize that I am me and no surgery to fix me willl ever change the person I am today. I'm 34 and work with kids, sometimes they look at me like I have 2 heads and they can't stop staring . Sure it still make me uncomfortable but I'm OK with it...I'm me and that is all that matters...

True That

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Stand Up

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First Meeting

Our first meeting of the year will be Monday, August 27th from 3:45-4:45 in Mr. Cunningham's room.  Stop by and see Mr. Cunningham or Mrs. Mundo to get a permission slip.

5K Anti-Bullying Breakfast

GOAL 1: Put on a 5K for our students, families, and staff (with t-shirts and goody bags!)

GOAL 2: Raise money and raise awareness and encourage a grand atmosphere at ISTC

GOAL 3: Create a fall fundraising event to mirror the Golf Tournament in the spring

We can't achieve these goals without help. Probably lots of help. So, are you up for it? Curious?

This coming Monday at 1:30pm we'll head over to Hijackers so we can eat and hash out some details and work to make the event happen, as well as to make it as successful as possible. With a burgeoning student body and faculty, there are a lot of faces to make happy! There will be a role for every talent and skill set, so don't be afraid. No strings attached.

Thank you for your consideration, I know your time is valuable!

Monday, August 6th, Hijackers 1:30pm