L.I.F.E. Academy Commencement Celebrates Four Graduates

June 14, 2010 - PRLog -- The Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy’s commencement ceremony was one of the smallest in Lee County, but it marked a major achievement for its graduates.  The L.I.F.E. Academy is a Lee County charter school for students with developmental disabilities.

The 2010 ceremony honored four graduates, bringing the total number of L.I.F.E. Academy graduates to thirteen in the school’s brief history.  The June 10th ceremony was held at the Edgewood Academy in Fort Myers.

Dr. Jeff McCullers of the Lee County School District awarded exceptional student education curriculum diplomas to Kimberly DeBruyn, Manuel Francisco, Daniel Lorenzo, and David Webb.  

The commencement invocation was given by Lee Schools Staffing Specialist Dr. Donna Suter.  Dr. Suter urged the four graduates to make their mark.  “Students, you’ve been at school a long time.  You’ve been making a difference by teaching our teachers how to become better teachers,” she said.  “Now, you’re going to make a difference in the community, too.”

The Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy is a tuition-free Lee County public charter school which helps to transition young adults with developmental disabilities into post-school adult living.  The school's curriculum provides training in life skills, functional academics, and vocational/workforce skills.  

For more information, contact Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy principal Lynn Pottorf at (239) 334-4434.

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The Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy is a tuition-free Lee County (Florida) Charter School for middle and high school-age students with developmental disabilities. L.I.F.E. Academy curriculum focuses on life skills, vocational training, and functional academics.