Mary Truman
Teacher
Team Just Keep Pedaling
“In November, I will turn 40. For me, it is a big life milestone and I wanted to commemorate it with something HUGE. Because I have taught preschoolers with autism for 17 years, a huge event like Bike to the Beach was the answer.”
“I want to bike for the students in my classroom, who face challenges that many people take for granted – communication, making friends and skills of independence. These are the fundamentals of childhood and I have made it my life’s work to reduce students’ frustration and make my classroom as fun as possible. I can’t walk a mile in the shoes of a child with autism, but I can challenge myself and ride 100 miles on their behalf.”
– Mary Truman