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Meet the Greater Expectations Program Director

Hi! I am Beth Orth-Voegeli, the Program Director of Greater Expectations. I have worked with individuals with special needs for over 30 years. I am a certified Special Education teacher and have taught special education for 21 years.

On the home front, I am a busy mom of eight kids and two grandchildren. Six of my kids are grown and have homes of their own. The youngest two are still at home with me. Two of my children have autism. Matt has made the transition into adulthood and lives in a group home.  Tristen is still in school.  She has more significant needs: nonverbal and seizures.

As an educator and mother of individuals with special needs, I have a unique perspective that enables me to access theory and apply it to real life situations.

I am super excited to work directly with individuals. I enjoy teaching and am eager to build relationships, set goals, and achieve dreams!

"I gained better communication skills and the experience to convey my message more effectively than before I started the program. I learned better organization and reasoning skills that have benefited my career and home life. The most challenging part was adjusting to a different style of work than I was used to. It is somewhat of a big jump from part time kennel assistant to flower shop employee. Working with other people who have the same issues I have faced in my life. It is where I meet Jacob Hampton who I call a friend. This program allowed me to attain a full time job that I enjoy and allows me to support myself. Before my current job, I was a part-time kennel assistant and a part time courtesy clerk at Dillons. I had graduated Magna Cum Ladue from Friend University, but due to certain aspects about myself I could not find a suitable job. It was through greater expectations that I was offered a job at the Maintenance Supply Company at a position I had no experience at. They gave me a trial period to see how I would do, but after a month and a half they were so impressed that they decided to fully hire me. This program gives an opportunity to those who wish to improve their life and become more self-sufficient. It may be difficult to change from a comfortable or set routine, but the rewards for opening your minds to new ideas are worth it."

- Matthew A.

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