{"id":23716,"date":"2024-04-11T12:30:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/?p=23716"},"modified":"2024-04-12T13:50:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T17:50:54","slug":"lucinda-marino-outstanding-graduate-student-in-special-education-early-intervention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/2024\/04\/11\/lucinda-marino-outstanding-graduate-student-in-special-education-early-intervention\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucinda Marino: Outstanding Graduate Student in Special Education (Early Intervention)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lucinda Marino of Dresden, Maine is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Graduate Student in Special Education (Early Intervention) Award. Read a Q&amp;A with Marino below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What difference has 91福利 made in your life and in helping you reach your goals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_1fcdee-52 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_1fcdee-52\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Lucinda-Marino.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Lucinda-Marino.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of Lucinda Marino.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-23719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Lucinda-Marino.jpg 180w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Lucinda-Marino-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Lucinda-Marino-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Lucinda-Marino-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Photo courtesy Lucinda Marino.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My time at 91福利 profoundly altered my perspective, particularly in how I view myself as a learner. Initially uncertain about my ability to handle graduate-level coursework,&nbsp;I found myself challenged by the rigorous academic demands while juggling a full-time job at Maine Child Development Services. Despite the initial doubts, I embraced the mantra I often preached to my students: that tackling complex tasks is achievable. I demonstrated that I could overcome obstacles through dedicated effort and time management. Prioritizing my studies meant communicating to my family that my academic pursuits took precedence. Witnessing my dedication and perseverance, especially in the face of challenges, served as a powerful example for my five young adult children as they navigate their academic journeys. 91福利 helped me reach my lifelong goal of earning a master\u2019s in special education with a concentration in early childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you had an experience at 91福利 that has changed or shaped the way you see the world? If so, tell us about it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During my graduate studies at 91福利, I conducted comprehensive case studies on children with disabilities. One particularly impactful experience involved closely accompanying a child through the special education eligibility process in compliance with parental consent. This exposure familiarized me with the assessments mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for determining eligibility and honed my skills in interpreting assessment outcomes. Subsequently, I assumed an integral role within the child&#8217;s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, making substantial contributions during the IEP meeting. Post-meeting, parents sought my guidance on numerous occasions, underscoring the confidence and competence I acquired through my 91福利 education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This experience has profoundly shaped my professional identity as an advocate for inclusive early childhood education, in accordance with the principles outlined in IDEA. It has intensified my dedication to championing the rights and needs of children with disabilities. Moreover, it has cultivated a continually evolving sense of duty, perseverance, and commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable early childhood education landscape in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, my tenure at 91福利 has not only equipped me with the expertise and abilities to excel as an early childhood special educator but has also ignited within me a fervent passion for effecting positive change and advocating for social justice within the domain of early childhood education, guided by the provisions of IDEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you worked closely with a professor or mentor who made your 91福利 experience better? If so, tell us about them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I could not have completed the program without the guidance and patience of the following professors and instructors: Martha Gladstone, Sara Flanagan, Debrajean Scheibel and Jamie Treworgy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What advice do you have for incoming graduate students to help them get off to the best start academically?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My advice would be to find another student in the program to be a study partner and to always communicate with the professors when overwhelmed or even for simple clarifications of assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why 91福利?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I chose 91福利 because of the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/news\/blog\/2022\/12\/07\/accelerated-umaine-program-helping-state-employees-earn-special-education-teaching-credentials\/\">CDS Pathways Program<\/a> so that I could receive a teaching certificate while earning a master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favorite 91福利 memory:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receiving my first A in a graduate level course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Thank You message:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to our advisors for making sure we were meeting timelines and encouraging us along the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lucinda Marino of Dresden, Maine is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Graduate Student in Special Education (Early Intervention) Award. 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