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This time of year is full of change for many of our kids: graduations, commencements and plans for the future. Recent Broadmoor Technical Center graduate, Elli Walker, is no different.
This summer, Elli and her mom will be preparing for one of the biggest steps anyone can take: going off to college. Elli will be attending the University of Central Missouri, located in Warrensburg, starting in the fall. After speaking with Elli and her mom, Sharon, it’s clear that Elli and her whole family are very excited about this new change.
“I am absolutely thrilled for her,” Sharon said. “We couldn’t be more proud of her.”
“I’m really excited about the UCM program,” Elli said. She is also excited about pursuing a career working in child development.
“I would like to get ready for a job at a preschool or working with little children,” Elli said.
Elli has experience working with children at her church and with other community organizations. In addition to her passion for children, she is also a fan of art and coloring. In fact, she recently showed off some of her colored pencil designs during this month’s First Fridays events.
Although going off to college can be intimidating for anyone, Sharon knows Elli is ready.
“I know Elli will become more independent and confident, learn more about herself and other people, and gain skills to become employable. It’s the same with any post-high school experience.”
And when it comes to the post-high school experience, Elli and Sharon encourage others to follow their unique path.
Elli encouraged others that are headed to “go for your dreams and keep trying.”
Sharon added it’s important to “work at it one step at a time” and that getting feedback from teachers can be a big help.
“All children need roots and wings to be independent,” Sharon said. “Sometimes it’s difficult for parents of children with special needs to give them those wings to be independent, but we’ve tried to enable her to have both wings and roots.”
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