26 Amy Le Dominic Flesey-Assad AMY LE is graduating with a Master of Education degree with teaching endorsements in Biology and Special Education. As a part of the Secondary Dual Educator Program (SDEP) at Portland State, she has spent the past two years preparing herself for the career of an inclusive educator. Through SDEP, Le was able to learn about the importance of incorporating the interests, needs and strengths of those around her to help make learning more culturally relevant but also worthwhile for those involved. In addition, through her program, Le was reminded of how her greatest strengths have always been in promoting the principles of humility, compassion and empathy in everything she does. After graduation, she hopes to share her knowledge and skills through the role of a science teacher at Parkrose Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year. She will also continue her community work as a youth leader for the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement in hopes that she can continue to support Vietnamese Youth in the Portland area, cultivate their Vietnamese identities, and strive to support their community through their talents and strengths. Le would like to say “Cám ơn ba mẹ đã hy sinh cho con và nuôi con lớn.” She hopes that her parents know that she is thankful for their sacrifices and for raising her to be the person she is today. Le also thanks her sisters for holding her accountable and encouraging her to be strong in the face of adversity. Lastly, she would like to thank all of her friends and colleagues from the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement and the Secondary Dual Educator Program for inspiring her each and every day and just being the best support networks during this crazy journey. DOMINIC FLESEY-ASSAD is a graduating senior in the Career and Community Studies program at Portland State University. Flesey-Assad is an advocate for Special Olympics and Integrated Sports programs at Portland State and throughout Oregon. Outside of advocating for sports programs, Flesey-Assad is an accomplished athlete himself — he is dedicated to daily fitness and has participated in Special Olympics and intramural integrated sports. He has worked for the Portland State Viking Pavilion from 2019–21 and has been an integral participant in Portland State Athletics. Dually passionate about public speaking, Flesey-Assad has combined his interests and has been outspoken about disabled athlete rights. Flesey-Assad is a dedicated friend to those around him, bringing humor and joy to all situations. After graduation, Flesey-Assad hopes to make a career working with the Integrated Sports program at Portland State or to work with Special Olympics supporting other disabled athletes. With the support of the amazing team at CCS, Flesey-Assad has thrived at Portland State. He would like to send a special “thank you” to his family and friends, and the entire CCS team, especially Megan Mcfarland and Sue Bert. Flesey-Assad will continue to be an advocate for diabled student athletes and find humor in all the right places. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENT SPEAKERS
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