GOING THE DISTANCE FOR BRAIN INJURY HONOREE

AmyRenee Sheldon 

AmyRenee is a graduate of Kansas State University. During her undergraduate studies, she survived a near-fatal car crash that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Despite facing discrimination, misinformation, and widespread misunderstanding about brain injuries, she persevered. AmyRenee holds a BS in Secondary Education and a BA in Elementary Education, and she will earn her MS in Special Education this May. She currently works as a paraprofessional in a local school district, supporting students as they learn and grow.

In addition to her work in education, AmyRenee has been a cast member of the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, where she performed her own stage show for four seasons. She also has a trained, registered therapy dog that she enjoys taking to various facilities. In her free time, AmyRenee enjoys reading, sewing, learning, and cheering on her Kansas State Wildcats. EMAW!