Vanessa Barrera’s What’s Important to Me… Family One Page Trainer Profile Family Animals Helping people with intellectual disabilities Being “go-to” person for answers to facility questions Providing a comfortable learning environment Being a part of the Learning Community How to Best Support Me… I respond right away to text messages. I tend to repeat myself to make sure I understand what you are telling me. Please be punctual to all trainings scheduled ASK, ASK, ASK questions if something is not clear. Please avoid side conversations as this distracts me during training. Make sure to bring a sweater cause I like it cold in the training room. What People Like & Admire About Me…. “Always helpful and appear to be in a good mood” “Willingness to go above and beyond” “Creative with getting participation” “family oriented” “Advocate for people with disabilities” “Can agree to disagree professionally” “Can take criticism well” Contact information: Vanessa Barrera, MA QIDP Educator Richmond State Supported Living Center 2100 Preston Street Richmond, TX 77469 Office: 281-334-4474 vanessa.barrera@hhsc.state.tx.us