Volunteer Spotlight: Karley Woodson

Karley (shown above) also began volunteering with Down Syndrome Indiana in October when she and Katrina came up with the idea for Movin’ and Groovin’. The class consisted of different styles of dance each week that encouraged fun and physical activity for the students. “I love that I am able to help others by volunteering. I love that with this volunteer position, I am able to share my passion of dancing with others. It brings me joy to see how much fun the kids are having in our dance class” said Karley about volunteering with DSI.

Karley is a 22 year old senior studying Community Health Education/ Pre-Occupational Therapy. Karley is originally from Crown Point, Indiana and has also been dancing since she was three, mainly in ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop. In the future, Karley plans to go to school for Occupational Therapy or get a Master’s in Public Health and work in health administration or health wellness and promotion. She would also love to keep dance incorporated in her future by teaching.

Karley doesn’t have a direct connection to Down syndrome, however her mom was a supervisor of special education for Hammond Schools.