On August 22, 2008, Galapagos ICE President Emily Pozo was an honored attendee of an open house marking the 10th Anniversary of the Special Education program at Oswaldo Guayasamin Elementary School. The event featured spoken presentations by the students as well as an exhibition of their art and craft projects – a fitting display of creativity as the school was named after an internationally renowned Ecuadorian painter and sculptor.
Oswaldo Guyasamin is the only school in the Islands that offers a program specifically focused on the unique developmental and instructional requirements of special-needs children. Galapagos ICE has shown its support of this program by donating a computer and educational software, as well as school supplies and musical instruments, to enhance the students’ curriculum. Several Galapagos ICE volunteers have already lent their time and talent to helping these children, and prospective volunteers are invited to participate in our continued commitment to ensure that all Galapagos residents receive a quality education.
