Changing Lives

Volunteer Amy Fenn has been working one on one with preschooler Fiorella.  Fiorella came to San Gabriel lacking speech and was extremely timid, even terrified of staying at school without her mother.  It was very difficult to determine what level she was opperating cognativly, developmentally and socially. Because of the close attention given to Fiorella by Amy, she is doing wonderfully.  She now enjoys herself while at school, is able to stay full days and is using one to two word phrases.  Amy is also teaching her sign language and Fiorella is able to express herself.   We are all amazed at the progress that has been made in such a short time.  This is a wonderful example of how one volunteer can change lives.  Thanks Amy!  You are amazing and so is Fiorella!