Nikki Wolfson, daughter of Cheryl and Dr. Bernard Wolfson of Treasure Island, is one of five young artists with disabilities whose work appeared in an exhibit at the Capitol rotunda March 19 through 23. Nikki, a seventh-grader in the exceptional student education program at John Hopkins Middle School, was recognized at a congressional reception Tuesday in Washington, D.C., as part of arts and education month festivities. Nancy Therrien learned on the Internet about the non-profit organization's commitment to students and adults with disabilities.
Every piece is so framable.
They're way beyond crayons and flowers. She said she had a feeling it would be a winner. Nikki's mother, Cheryl, said that being in Ms. Therrien's class has been good for her daughter, who is educable mentally handicapped. She said Nikki's other artistic and extracurricular activities also have helped her development. Getting up at 6 a.m. for swimming lessons has taught her responsibility and commitment.