Saying Farewell to the Role of CSA Coordinator
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- Category: Personal Commentary
- Published: Friday, 30 April 2010 17:13
- Written by Shelli Teshima
This article first appeared in the Fall 2009 issue of the CSA Newsletter
Shelli is a speech pathologist and a person who stutters. She became involved in the CSA to support other people who stutter by sharing her personal experiences, and to be a strong voice for people who stutter in Canada. She lives in Edmonton with her husband, Joe.
Shelli Teshima
Four years ago I was given an opportunity to be the national coordinator of the Canadian Stuttering Association. Upon reflection I realize that I did not know what I would be dealing with as coordinator, or what an impact the position would have on my life.
I thought I would lead a few meetings, send some emails, attend conferences and hopefully inspire others who stuttered to become involved in the CSA. Those would prove to be some of my tasks, but there were so many more duties that came my way and challenged me as a person who stutters.
