To the Editor:

I would like to thank the Speech Improvement Chapter for a wonderful Better Speech and Hearing Month Celebration on May 13. I was proud to be present with the speech teachers and their students and parents from my district.

I appreciate the individual stories of our students as they accept their awards. They are brave, optimistic and inspiring. It really helps put into perspective the purpose of all our combined efforts.

I value the time and effort that the Better Speech and Hearing Month committee expends in making this a most memorable evening for all the participants. It has definitely become a highlight of the school year.

Thank you again on behalf of our students with communication needs and the dedicated speech providers who support them.

Gregory Jennings, supervisor of speech services District 11.