May 7, 2026 Speaker Series Info:

Date: May 7, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Samantha Gardner, Director of the Unified Champion Schools and Community for Special Olympics West Virginia

Topic: Special Olympics West Virginia

Join us as we welcome the Director of the Unified Champion Schools and Community for Special Olympics West Virginia, Samantha Gardner. Based in West Virginia, she works to connect schools with Special Olympics programs and promotes inclusion through Unified Sports. During this session, you will learn more about the Special Olympics, Unified Champion Schools, and how they work to bring students together to create whole school engagement, inclusive sports, and inclusive youth leadership.

What you'll learn:

• About Unified Champion Schools and Community
• The programs that the Special Olympics offers and more about them
• How to participate as an athlete or volunteer
• The benefits of being involved in the Special Olympics

More about Special Olympics West Virginia and its involvement in the community