Pike High School educator nominated to be a Champion Candidate for Best Buddies Indiana!

Pike High School educator Tori Miller was nominated to be a Champion Candidate for Best Buddies Indiana! 

On her Champion of the Year Candidate page, Ms. Miller shared, "As a special education teacher, Best Buddies co-sponsor, and Unified Sports head coach, I have the privilege of seeing firsthand the difference that genuine inclusion, friendship, and belonging can make in the lives of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). I believe every student deserves the opportunity to be known for their abilities, build meaningful relationships, participate in activities they enjoy, discover their strengths, and feel that they truly belong.

My work with Best Buddies and Unified Sports has strengthened my belief that inclusion should not be an occasional event or a special opportunity. It should be part of everyday life. I advocate for creating opportunities for students with and without disabilities to build friendships, participate as teammates, develop leadership skills, and become active and valued members of their school and community."

According to its website, Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

As a Champion Candidate, Ms. Miller has committed to raising financial support and awareness for Best Buddies International. You can support her and learn more here. 

 We are grateful to Ms. Miller for her unwavering dedication and enthusiasm for providing the best experiences possible for the students we serve.