Five graduate from Klamath County Transition Program
June 9, 2022 / Klamath County Transition Program celebrated Independence Day for its Class of 2022 in an outside ceremony Thursday attended by family and friends.
Five students are exiting the program, which provides three years of transition services to youth ages 18-21 on individualized education plans. The students learn work and independent living skills as well as participate in post-secondary education and community inclusion programs. The program operates the Jo2Go Coffee cart and the janitorial service Clean Sweep. Students are well-known through the Klamath County School District and with various community organizations. For photos: KCTP 2022 Independence Day
Meet our KCTP Independence Day graduates:
- Adreana Barker -- During her time at KCTP, she worked at Stearns Elementary School. Her plans are to work with children. Her quote: “Sometimes things have to change and maybe sometimes they’re for the better.”
- Merrilla Dean -- Merrilla wasn’t able to attend the ceremony on Thursday, but she thanked the program for providing opportunities: “This program taught me that just because we have disability doesn’t mean it will stop us from achieving our goals.” Her quote: “Just because someone said you are not able to do something doesn’t mean you can’t.”
- Daniel Gonzalez – Daniel plans to get a job at Reach, Inc. in Klamath Falls. His quote: “The dreams that come true are the dreams that you didn’t give up on. Rock on Randy, Crystal, Chris, Deena, and Scot.”
- Vinnie Loomis – Vinnie wants to pursue his passion as an artist. His quote: “Transition was pretty awesome because I got to vacuum and do laundry, and the teachers are nice.”
- Burl Witcraft – Burl wants to work at Reach, Inc. in Klamath Falls. His quote: I like the lunches and playing Wii with my friends.”
After the ceremony, KCSD catering served a luncheon for the graduates and their families. KCTP was established in the Klamath County School District in 2014.
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