Cindy Hodgeson

Hodgeson has developed a program that provides students with neurological deficiencies the opportunity to enhance their learning by focusing on reflex integration, sensory needs and motor development. The "Motor Lab" program is different from typical physical education classes because it provides more structured individual and partner-type activities. Currently there are over 300 students benefiting from the program each week, and according to Hodgeson, the community involvement has garnered quite a bit of attention from the school's surrounding neighborhoods. Communication is provided to all parents on the benefits of the lab and parent volunteers receive training and help in the "Motor Lab". Hodgeson says that students have already shown tremendous growth in their motor development, learning readiness and academic achievement from weekly participation in the lab. Hodgeson resides in Tucson.