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March 28, 2023: Promoting inclusion and unity through Unified Sports

Earlier this year, Mountain Crest High School was honored for being a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. Utah First Lady Abby Cox visited the school to present the award. She said, “Every single person deserves a chance to be included. Every single person deserves a chance to feel love and belonging. That’s what you’re doing here at Mountain Crest.” In this episode of the PodCache, Tim and Gary talk with two Mountain Crest teachers about how the Unified Sports program has created inclusion and unity in their school. 

This episode features interviews with Mountain Crest teachers McKenzie Martindale, a Special Education teacher, and Danielle Harrop, a Life Skills teacher. Also interviewed are several participants from this year’s Polar Plunge, as well as Utah First Lady Abby Cox.

 

Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts. Some of the most popular platforms are SpotifyAmazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. 

 

Pictures:

Gary Thomas, McKenzie Martindale, Danielle Harrop, and Tim Smith     Students play basketball during a Unified Sports game     Jeni Buist, First Lady Abby Cox, McKenzie Martindale, and Danielle Harrop

Students particpate in the Polar Plunge     Students participate in the Polar Plunge