Welcome to Belleville Area PTOEC
serving individuals within a 50 mile radius
of Belleville, Illinois
Providing social & sporting learning experiences for exceptional children,
their parents, & their teachers in the Belleville, Illinois area
since 1966. PTOEC is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization offering a diverse array of year-round activities for children with mental impairments,
their parents & their teachers in Belleville, Illinois & the surrounding area. Our mission is to foster social & emotional
development of mentally impaired school-aged children
through school & community-based activities
& services.
Apply to become a PTOEC Board Member!
The PTOEC is currently accepting applications for a 2 year board member term. To apply, contact:
Jeff Price, President
jsuprice@att.net
or
Kathy Costello
kacoste@siue.edu
For more information please review the following documents:
PTOEC Bylaws.
2008 Membership Handbook.
PTOEC Athlete of the Month
Stacey Morgan
This month’s athlete is Stacey Morgan. Stacey was born in Paris (Paris, Tennessee) on 13 February 1978. He has lived in three states (Tennessee, Kansas and Illinois). Stacey joined PTOEC and Special Olympics when he was 8 years old. He has participated in: Track and Field (softball throw, 50 yd. dash), Basketball, Soccer, Bowling and Golf. Over the years, he has become more and more interested in the team sports. Over the last 23 years, he has earned more medals than his family and friends can count.
Stacey attended Belleville East High School. He currently works in the dining hall, “Nightingale,” for Challenge Unlimited out of Alton, at Scott Air Force Base. He has been working through Challenge for over 10 years. Stacey has a strong repetition of being a hard worker and friendly to everyone at work.
Stacey loves to listen to any kind of music, especially “Aero Smith.” He enjoys watching the local sports teams (Cardinals, Rams and Blues) and college sports (Football and Basketball.) He loves all type of scary movies (Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Streets & Halloween series.) He loves being outdoors and chasing “rabbits.” Stacey is the true social butterfly and loves spending time with family and friends. He loves parties and holidays and playing the Wii. He enjoys hanging out with friends like Todd and Rusty. Stacey’s mom, Marcia, live in O’Fallon, IL. Stacey also has a brother named Scott. He also enjoys the Fun Nights.
Stacey was awarded the prestigious honor in 2007 of “Honorary Coach” of the Belleville Futbol Clubs (BFC) Under 15 boys by the members of the BFC U 15 squad. Every game he stood on the side lines that year the team came away with a victory. His demeanor always gave the players joy. He also loves attending and watching the BFC soccer teams. His success in soccer also includes winning over seven Illinois Special Olympics state championship over the years.
Stacey is a beam of light for all he comes in contact with him. His outgoing personality and antics only brings smiles and joy to ever who is around.
PTOEC is now accepting nominations for next month's
Athlete of the Month. Please send a recent photo & a few paragraphs about your nominee.
Nominations must be submitted by the last day of the month to be considered for the next month. Submissions should be sent to Mary Dorries
mdrn77@aol.com
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