GOT Ministries' Occupational Therapy Student for Fall 2018

My name is Sydney Marable.

I am an occupational therapy student from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

When I was 9 years old I joined a dance class for dancers with disabilities. I danced there for many years and eventually became a teacher and rehearsal director, focusing on ensuring that the dancers with disabilities were supported in their classes, rehearsals, and performances.  I knew from this point that I wanted to continue to work with children and adults with developmental disabilities and began pursuing occupational therapy.
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 I have volunteered and worked for various organizations which support this population including summer camps, after school programs, and respite work. I got my bachelor’s in Signed Language Interpretation and worked for the public schools for a short time before beginning graduate school. When I heard about the opportunity to travel to Guatemala with GOT ministries I knew that it would be an incredible way to learn and give back.

I feel excited about the chance to learn another language, experience a new culture, and challenge myself.