Michele young has taught Special Education for 30 years in Hilsborough County, FL and recently made a very interesting pivot. She graduated from FSU with a degree in Visual Impairment. She has taught blind and visually impaired, multi-handicapped children for over 19 years. She served in an administrative role, and then as an Exceptional Student Education Specialist and for the remainder of her career, she has taught adults with intellectual disabilities. She has won many awards for her important work.