About Us
Celebrating Brilliance
Children on the spectrum have beautiful gifts and talents. God made them special for a reason and what they lack in some areas such as socialization or development delays is made up for in other areas. While viewed by society as obsessions we prefer to use the term gifts in describing the talents of an ASD child. Autistic children are beautiful and brilliant in their own way whether it is through a music or artistic talent or brilliance in sharing statistics on an interest. Autism in Classrooms is all about celebrating brilliance by providing literature in classrooms throughout the United States.
Make a difference
Breaking through the misconceptions of Autism Spectrum Disorder and celebrating the brilliance of the minds of individuals diagnosed with ASD is our mission. We do this by placing books to read in classrooms throughout the United States. You can help serve our mission by nominating a classroom to receive children's books and you may also donate to schools on our waiting list. Your partnership will help those with Asperger's Syndrome and/or Autism be embraced by a more tolerant society.
"My Life with Gary"
Based on a true story written by a likable boy and his mother about his daily interactions impacted by his aspergers this children's book designed for grades 3-5 is a much needed read for ALL CHILDREN that will have an introduction with autism by providing an understanding and overall awareness. It is also very helpful for teachers, coaches, and family members to understand a very misunderstood disorder.
meet our team
Jeannette Magaro, Founder
Frustrated by the misconceptions society has with ASD, Magaro founded this organization to make a difference as CELEBRATING BRILLIANCE is the key to spreading awareness and getting the facts out! Jeannette can be reached at Jeannette@storytellingconsulting.com
Jonathan Ginsberg, Sponsorship Coordinator
Jon's daytime talents as the President of Baltimore Web Sharks has lead him to be a dynamic edition in ensuring our message is heard on a national level. Jon can be reached at baltimorewebshark@gmail.com ,
Jessica Tiller, Public Relations
Jessica's full-time gig as Vice-President of Weiss PR and kind demeanor makes her not only Maryland's top press choice but an honor to have as part of our team. Jessica can be reached at jtiller@weisspr.com
Damaris Rodriguez, Events Coordinator
Placing people in their dream homes by day, Damaris leaves no detail untouched, making her a creative talent to our team in coordinating fundraisers and events. Damaris can be reached at Damaris@HowardHanna.com
Marsha Blessing, Branding Expert
Ensuring that our brand has consistency and serves its mission is Marsha's role. As a national publisher the look and feel is something often overlooked and her talent as President of Orison Publishers. She can be reached at marsha@orisonpublishers.com
Distribution Coordinator
We are currently in need of a lead that will be the bridge between our nonprofit and the classrooms receiving donations. This role will have experience working with school districts and organizations that support donations.