STAGES Spotlight on Dana

Paid Employment

• Serendipity Gift Shop Summer 07-May 08

Job Training / Internship Experience

• Pizzo Elementary Media
• Patel Elementary Media / Lunchroom
• Bright Horizon Moffit / Teacher Assistant
• FMHI Mail Room / Mail Clerk
• Children’s Medical Services / Child care, clerical
• Bulls Den / Food Service
• USF Library / Transporter + Shelving

I had a good experience at STAGES. I learned how to work on my own. I know how to use the Bull Runner. I love Best Buddies.  It is fun. My college buddy is Rafia. Rafia and I hangout. Rafia, Traci and I have lunch together. My friends are Traci, Rima, Ciana, Kellie and Katie.

From the parents:  STAGES at USF has been a dream come true.  Our daughter wanted to go to college and this was the next best option by offering the college experience on the USF campus.  Being a Bull, going to football games, job training on campus, riding the Bull Runner, eating on campus, and just being a part of the USF community has been the greatest gift! We thank Dr. Cranston for allowing Dana to work with her students and learn from her class.  She learned so much!  We thank USF staff for hiring and training Dana at her many jobs.  To Ms. Gigi and Ms. Dora, we thank you for working so hard to get Dana the opportunities at USF.  Your training, guidance and support made all the difference in Dana’s life.  Last but not least, thank you Rafia Chodhry, USF College Buddy Director. Rafia provided friendship, social events and guidance to Dana that has meant the world. 

Thank you USF!

                                               …Updated May 2009