Who Is She?

My name is Caroline DeGaetano Strenk and I am a legally blind individual that uses dual media and non visual techniques for teaching and for life skills.  I am a certified elementary teacher, currently finishing my graduate certificate to be a teacher of blind students.  I began my vision loss journey when i was 26 in 2016.  I have Degenerative Lattice Retinas.  I have a viscous cycle of surgery, scaring that pulls the retina off again and then surgery again... I have had 17 surgeries and have more in the line up.  I take a positive mindset about blindness and am a member of the National Federation of the Blind. My life has changed for the better since losing my vision and find that I am a much happier individual.  I appreciate you stopping by to my blog to learn about different alternative living techniques, different ways to teach as a blind or VI individual as well as all the other fun stuff I randomly post.  If there is anything you would like to know, please ask! Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!

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