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Conversation with Denise Kumani Gantt

In another of our special series of “Conversations with…” members of our own school community, Denise Kumani Gantt joined us this day. Denise is an artist of many talents and mediums who has been working with TCS students every week in her capacity as Education Director for The Lyric.

In today’s conversation, Denise talked about many personal aspects of her life. She also spoke about her career path that included over a decade at Center Stage and a number of writing residencies including a month in India. Denise shared several of her moving works of digital storytelling and read from her published works.

Even though the students have worked with Denise for several years, the conversation deepened the relationship and mutual understanding among all.

Thank you Denise for working with us and so generously sharing your time and talent.

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Conversation with Peggy Lashbrook

Peggy Lashbrook was the special surprise guest for this past week’s “Conversation with…” Peggy has been a pivotal member of the school community for 20 years.

She shared her lifelong commitment to working with young people with disabilities. The students know Peggy well as their American Sign Language teacher, a weekly preparer of coveted lunches and a fixture around the school. However, the students learned more about her life including personal challenges such as her 3 bouts with breast cancer. They also walked away with much more insight about living with severe disabilities and how important it is that everyone is welcomed and valued in the community.

Thank you Ms. Peg for all you have done to build and support the school and your many years of dedication to the students.