Zach Smith

“I found Zach’s presentation to be very powerful and moving. It was very courageous of him to share his experience of being in school to help us understand, through his eyes, what a day in the life of a child with special needs feels like.  His presentation made me think and brought heightened awareness about how I could and should be better. He has a voice that needs to be heard, one that others may not have, to be used as a tool to teach us all on how we could all do better to be more empathetic and sensitive to make school a positive experience for all students.”- Irene Glassman, Elementary School Teacher, Bloomfield, CT

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“Zach reminds his audience about the impact teachers can have on special needs students. He shares his powerful experience and provides insight from a student's perspective about a day in the life of a student with Autism. All members of the school community will benefit from hearing his powerful and impactful story.”

- Maureen Brummett, Superintendent of Schools, Newington, CT

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“Any person who is in the field of education should hear Zach. His perspective and point of view as a student are powerful, impactful and eye-opening! I learned a great deal hearing him talk about his educational journey with the ups and downs. I will be a better educator because of Zach!” - Lynn DeBlasio, Elementary School Teacher, Bloomfield, CT