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Our Team:
Circle of Friends Director, Val Wall:
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I am so excited to be starting Circle of Friends Programs in schools around the area.
I am passionate about this program. I have seen the benefits for the students and the school. I know what a difference it makes. My husband teaches Adapted PE in the Wichita Schools and since I taught school for 21 years, ( 18 in the special education classroom), we understand the frustrations and rewards of teaching. My three children are Leslie, 23, Drew, 20, and Bryce, 18. I have a new grandson, Will. I also have 2 labs that are spoiled rotten. I can’t wait to get these programs in full swing! |  |
Assistants:
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Krysten Mattocks: | |
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Krysten was involved as a buddy/mentor at Maize High so is now very excited to be working in the program. She is majoring in Elementary Education at Wichita State. Krysten enjoys reading, eating oreos, and watching Oprah.
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Emilee Stevenson: | |
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A student at Wichita State University, Emilee believes her mission is to serve others. She has worked in the Circle of Friends Program this past year. Emilee has gone on several mission trips in this past year.
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Sean McCoskey: | |
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Sean is a full time student at WSU seeking a major in education. He has a passion for serving and encouraging all people. Sean volunteers at Olivet Baptist Church as the youth worship pastor. His favorite food in the world is strawberries and in his opinion, warm colors are always the way to go. If Sean could give a message to the world, it would be that we should all learn how to love and share this planet with each other. All people- black, white, yellow, green, red, big, tall, round, tiny, short, crazy, boring, funny...you get the point?
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Sarah Riley: | |
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While being involved with the Circle of Friends program at Maize High, Sarah discovered her passion for working with special needs children. She is currently a sophomore at Wichita State University studying Spanish and Speech Pathology with the hope of helping children gain the ability to speak. Sarah enjoys the outdoors and she can't wait to discover the different adventures of life!
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Megan Gobel: | |
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Megan is currently studying elementary education at Wichita State University where she plans to obtain her Master's degree in special education-adaptive. She hopes to one day work as either an inner-related teacher, a special education classroom teacher, or, at her dream job, as a teacher for the long term patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Megan loves to work with children, but most of all, to see them smile. She is excited to be working for Circle of Friends as it is a program where she will get to see many of just that--smiles.
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Leslie Barbett: | |
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My name is Leslie Barbett and I am very excited to join the team! Though I am new to the staff, I am not new to the program, I am Val's daughter! I have an amazing 2 year old Will and a great husband Mike, who is in the air force. I am the office manager and volunteer coordinator as well as assisting all Derby schools and 5 Wichita elementaries! I can not wait to make a difference in the COF program!
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Michelle Massey: | |
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Michelle Massey comes to us with a genuine heart for others. She brings a unique combination of outside sales to our team but is a parent herself of a special needs child. She is happily married and blessed with three precious sons. She believes her mission is to “help make a difference in the lives of others.” She does this by teaching her preschool students at church. She feels this is what Circle of Friends is all about! Michelle loves her bling-bling, formal teas, ( tea parties), and true friendships.
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Kylee Flaherty: | |
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Kylee is new to the Circle of Friends this year after being a leader in the program at Maize and is very excited about working for COF now! Kylee is working for the Butler COF Program and also attends school in Butler where she is studying to be a special Ed. Teacher. She enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, watching movies, and volunteering!
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