Brewing at Poquoson

Poquoson Marina  (Photo by chrisfortier)

Poquoson, Virginia is a relatively small city, yet something big has been brewing there.

Heather Hopkins, a special-needs teacher, began a Cool Beans Cafe at the Poquoson Middle School.  Five of her students run the shop, each having their own specific tasks.  They thereby gain “experience with job skills and social interactions outside a typical classroom environment.”

Teachers, in turn, get freshly-made tea, cocoa or coffee delivered right to their door for a dollar a cup.  Satisfied customers include other staff, too.  A $1600 grant from the Virginia Department of Education provided seed money for this win-win program.

Resources

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/special-needs-students-serve-up-coffee-learn-life-skills/ar-AAvz6pa?OCID=ansmsnnews11

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