Loretta Claiborne, subject of In Her Stride from
the WorldScapes literacy series
for grades 3–6, recently shared her inspiring
life story with a crowd of educators at the
2005 Annual IRA Convention in San Antonio,
Texas. The group of 100+ teachers and administrators
from across the country was captivated by Claiborne’s
account of being born partially blind and mildly
retarded, and overcoming adversity to become
a celebrated Special Olympian and motivational
speaker.
Linda Rourke, Director of Reading at
ETA/Cuisenaire (on left), introduces
motivational speaker Loretta Claiborne
(on right).
Loretta Claiborne, the subject of the
new WorldScapes biography In Her Stride,
talks about her life.
Standing ovation for Loretta Claiborne.
Jemilah Senter, ETA/Cuisenaire Reading
Merchandising Specialist, with Loretta
Claiborne.
Introducing WorldScapes, a cross-cultural,
cross-curricular reading series for grades
3-6!
Loretta Claiborne with a group of special
Olympians and IRA attendees.
