Sara was accompanied by an aide who served as her hands for things like using scissors. Sara directed the aide, so the ideas were always her own. She could also draw better than most of the other students in the class by holding a pencil or pen in her mouth. I treated Sara just like any other student. She did the same assignments as the others. The students in the class were very helpful and respectful towards Sara, so I think they learned quite a lot by interacting with her. I probably learned more than anyone--about the need Sara had to be treated like everyone else and Sara's courage and the effect it had on the other students.
Sara also was a great example that students can appreciate, learn about and think about art, without being an "art star." She was so proud the day the principal bought one of her artworks for display in the office.
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