2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS (Continued)
Stacy Dynski currently works full-time for Arc GLOW as a Quality Specialist in the Compliance/Quality Assurance department. She first began working for Arc GLOW in
J.T. overcame these obstacles and caught up with his peers during middle school. Throughout high school, he excelled academically, earning high honors and participating in various clubs. Now, he will be attending SUNY Oswego to fulfill his dream of becoming a special education teacher, providing support and guidance to students who are in a similar boat that he was in.
2009 as a DSP, then was promoted to a Medical Appointment Coordinator position upon receiving her Associate degree. Stacy realized her passion is in administrative work and helping individuals in an indirect, but important way. She decided to go back to school and pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration. Stacy anticipates that Arc GLOW will be her “forever employer” and she looks forward to bringing new skills and knowledge back to the team. JOSEPH T. WEINGOLD SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is intended for students enrolled in a degree program leading to a special education certification. This scholarship honors Joseph T. Weingold, first President and Executive Director of The Arc New York. Mr. Weingold was a pioneer in the field, significantly shaping the national policies on intellectual and developmental disabilities. Joseph T. Weingold was at the center of policy developments positively affecting the lives of people with I/DD in New York and across the nation for four decades before retiring in 1980.
Yaraima Mercado Colon is almost finished with her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Hunter College. She is working hard to become a
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
and is currently working to finish her field hours. Yaraima is a Registered Behavior Technician at Peekskill Day Site at The Arc Westchester, where she helps adults live full and productive lives through enriching and engaging daily activities. Yaraima is excited to keep growing in her career at The Arc Westchester.
2024 Recipients:
Jacob “J.T.” Goss plans to attend SUNY Oswego to become a dual-certified special education and mathematics teacher for adolescents. Growing up on the Autism Spectrum, J.T. faced many challenges in school.
During elementary school, he had difficulties with communication, academics, and social interactions, which led him to struggle keeping pace with his peers. Luckily, thanks to his teachers' unbelievable support,
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