
Ann Kremer is the Project Director for Early CHOICES whose mission is to increase high quality inclusive opportunities for young children. She has been working towards inclusive education her entire career. Ann has a bachelors in Elementary Education and Masters in Early Childhood Education. Ann is committed to this work as a professional and also as a parent of a young man with Down syndrome. Her son, now out of school, was included in general education classes from preschool through to his graduation and continues to be an active participant in his community.
Emily Ropars is a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Specialist with Early CHOICES and the Coordinator for the Award of Excellence for Inclusion of Children with Special needs. Emily has a bachelors in English and a Masters in Special Education, specializing in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education. She has worked as a teacher and consultant in many types of educational settings and as a developmental therapist in home visiting programs. Emily has supported inclusion throughout her career and is a parent to a spirited 6 year old boy.