NORFOLK, Va., June 24 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release:
For many people, disability is framed as something to overcome. For special education teacher and Old Dominion University doctoral student Tess Pleban (M.S.Ed. '24), the reality is far more nuanced.
Tess Pleban (M.S.Ed. '24)
Every day, she celebrates the small, but meaningful "little victories" that signal growth: a student mastering a fine motor skill, discovering a new way to communicate or gaining confidence through greater independence. Those moments inspired her to earn a master's in special education from the University. Today, she is pursuing a doctorate focused on adaptive special education, helping children build independence, resilience and oppo...