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Interview with Leah Ketcheson |
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Leah Ketcheson was born and raised in Belleville Ontario. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in Physical Education and French. She also completed my masters' degree at the Ohio State University in Columbus in Adapted Physical Education. Leah was our third interviewee, and we are very pleased to have been able to interview her for Camp Abilities Insight.
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- Logan (site admin): How long have you been involved with Camp Abilities Brockport?
- Leah: I went to Camp Abilities for the first time in 2007.
- Logan: In what capacity have you been involved with Camp Abilities Brockport?
- Leah: I was a volunteer this past year and in doing so I earned 3 credits towards my masters’ degree.
- Logan: What got you started, or introduced you, to Camp Abilities Brockport?
- Leah: I learned about this opportunity during my time at grad school. My advisor encouraged us to participate in this learning opportunity.
- Logan: Tell about something that, for you, has made Camp Abilities Brockport a lifelong memory?
- Leah: I will never forget my first experience watching an athlete who was deaf and visually impaired participate in a game of beep baseball. The experience brought tears of joy to my eyes and I was moved beyond belief watching this.
- Logan: What few things do you enjoy about working with Camp Abilities Brockport?
- Leah: I enjoyed learning more about adapted sports and in general being in an environment supportive to each and every athlete regardless of ability. Most of all however it was a joy to see the participants grow as athletes and to engage in an environment supportive to all.
- Logan: Do you have other dreams or ambitions?
- Leah: I am currently working as an adapted physical education teacher in the Detroit Public School District. I would like to continue to teach APE but I would eventually like to be involved with curriculum designing and implementing in both physical education and APE.
- Logan: Do you have any hobbies or things you enjoy doing?
- Leah: During the summer I am the head youth coach at the Ann Arbor Rowing Club. I enjoy working out myself and lead an active lifestyle.
- Logan: Do you play musical instruments – if so what? If you play more than one, which one would you say is your favorite?
- Leah: I played piano in high school but have not played since then!
- Logan: Do you like to read? If so, what's your favorite book?
- Leah: I love the Harry Potter Series, The Kite Runner & Life of Pi
- Logan: Do you have a favorite color?
- Leah: I love the color teal and I also like the color pink
- Logan: What is your favorite food?
- Leah: I love Chicken cordon blue (chicken with ham and Swiss cheese)
- Logan: What do you wish or expect to see in your future?
- Leah: I hope to return to Canada one day and share my knowledge with the public school system there.
- Logan: What do you hope to see for the future of Camp Abilities Brockport?
- Leah: I hope that Camp Abilities continues to grow and expand the number of sites across the United States where athletes can participate in.
- Logan: At what point will you see yourself having to go a separate way?
- Leah: I am not sure of my commitments for the upcoming summers, my involvement with the Ann Arbor Rowing Club keep me busy during the summer, it also gives me a break from the regular teaching schedule!
- Logan: What's next for you?
- Leah: I hope to stay in Ann Arbor for the next few years with my husband. I enjoy working for the Detroit Public School system for now and feel very grateful I have a job teaching adapted physical education.
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Camp Abilities Brockport is hosted at and supported by The College at Brockport and is also funded by the Research Foundation at The State University of New York. In the spirit of "Camp Abilities", the facility operating at The College at Brockport is the only camp that is affiliated with The Research Foundation or the State University of New York (SUNY). All other camps listed herein have no affiliation or association with nor do they receive funding or sponsorship from the Research Foundation or The College at Brockport.
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