Overview:

Today host Lori Boll speaks with Robyn Reagan who is the Executive Director for Circle of Friends. Circle of s a school inclusion program for students

who experience social isolation due to disability or other challenges.

Through weekly lunches and meaningful activities students develop

compassion and the understanding that they are more alike than different.

CoF promotes a culture of acceptance and genuine friendship.In our show today, Robyn shares about this fantastic program and the research behind it. By the end you’ll know how you can become a Circle of Friends advisor in your school. And you’ll have HOPE. and that HOPE is for our future and also an acronym which you’ll hear more about later.

Robyn has been improving systems and supports for children, youth and families for over three decades. Her first role model was Annie Sullivan, "Teacher" and friend to Helen Keller. Robyn is a lifelong advocate for children who struggle to make their gifts and needs known.