When I was 9 years old, a psychologist told my parents I had a low IQ because I was born with Down syndrome.

Seven years later, I graduated high school as class valedictorian. At the age of 20, I received a bachelor's degree in arts with a major in history. Today, I am a pre-school assistant teacher, a Special Olympics Global Youth Ambassador and Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger. I am also the 2020 UNESCO Global Champion for Inclusion in Education.....


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