Debbie Beitzel

When Debbie Beitzel sits down to help her son read a book, it may seem like just a quiet moment between a mother and child. Josh, Debbie’s son, struggles to make the words he sees into sounds, and Debbie encourages him to keep trying. Josh has a disability called Apraxia that makes it harder for him to translate words into speech, but Debbie has taught him to never give up and to take things one word at a time. So every time they sit together and sound out each word of a story, Debbie and Josh are not only building memories together, but also the will to overcome a disability — both will have a lasting impression on his life. The tireless effort Debbie puts into supporting and encouraging Josh’s growth is something she knows will leave an invaluable mark. Those who know Debbie see how making lasting impressions on people is something that just seems to come to her naturally. Her ...