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Area 11 Council

The Executive Council:

Five (5) "At Large" Members:

Athlete Representative

Biographies

Brian Alden ● Janyt Brandt ● Kate Breen ● Heather Dail ● Matthew Doyle ● Tim Doyle  ● Mary Lysher ● Denise Mayer ● Candy Thompson

 

 

Brian Alden

 

Brian Alden is a local business owner has been involved with Special Olympics for several years. Brian has coached or assisted in bowling, soccer, basketball and track. Brian's son Corey is involved in 6 different Special Olympics sports, thankfully not all at the same time! Additionally Brian is very active in the Special Education community as he has served on the Stafford County Schools Special Education Advisory Committee for 8 years and is the currently the Chairperson of that Committee.

 

Biographies

Janyt Brandt

 

Janyt hails from Upstate New York where she got her undergraduate degree in Parks and Recreation from SUNY Cortland. She spent leisure time volunteering with various organizations including Special Olympics and the NYS Sports Festival. After college she moved to Washington DC to work for Special Olympics, Inc. At SO, Janyt worked on various sports manuals and assisted with state and international games preparation as well as fund raising activities. Working with non-profit organizations continued with subsequent jobs at the Society for Human Resource Management and the International Parking Congress where she worked in membership development, public relations and administration. After settling in the Fredericksburg Virginia area she went to work for GEICO insurance where she currently works as an internal auditor. Janyt is the parent of a special needs daughter who has participated in Special Olympics sports since she was eight.  

 

Biographies

Heather Dail

 

Heather Dail has a 23 year old who has been playing with Special Olympics since he was 10 Years Old.  Heather also owned a day care for 20 years and was a substitute teacher for special education in Prince William County.  Mrs. Dail was on the board for the Dale City Sports Club for two years and Coles Little League for 5 years.  Heather was manager of a Challenger Baseball team for 9 years while her husband was a coach. She also volunteered for the Prince William Special Olympics (Area 23) for 10 years.  Heather has lived in Spotsylvania County for 3 and a half years now and has volunteered with bowling, volleyball, and basketball.  Mrs. Dail currently is a Para-Educator for Spotsylvania County schools and teaches children with Autism. 

 

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Matthew James Doyle

 

Matthew James Doyle was born on May 6 1990 at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso TX. Matthew was born one month premature and spent several weeks in the Neonatal Intensive care unit. It was during this stay that Matthew was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome. Matthew being born in to a Military Family has lived in such locations as Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. Matthew has lived in Stafford Virginia since December 1995. He is a Sophomore at Mountain View High School and is enjoying the High School experience. Matthew is very proud to tell you that he has a sister (Theresa) is a Student at Old Dominion University in Norfolk Virginia. Matthew hopes to someday join the Military so he can fight Terrorism. Since joining Special Olympics Matthew has participated in such sports as Track & Field, Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Swimming, and Soccer. Matthew is also a member of the current class of Special Olympics Global Messengers. In his spare time Matthew also proudly serves as the Captain of the Stafford County Sheriffs Special Star Force Cadet program.

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Timothy Patrick Doyle

 

Timothy Patrick Doyle was born on 26 June 1959 in Rochester NY the second of five children born to James and Bette Doyle. Tim graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1978 and subsequently joined the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed the Military so much that he spent the next 20 years serving his country. Tim’s Military Career allowed him to travel all over the world and live in such stateside locations as California, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia. He has two children, 15 year old Matthew whom has Down syndrome and attends H.H. Poole Middle School, and 20 year old Theresa who attends Old Dominion University in Norfolk. Tim has been married for 22 years to his wife Rosario who was born in the Philippines. Tim currently works for General Dynamics Amphibious Systems in Woodbridge Virginia. He has been involved with Special Olympics for 10 years and has been coaching for the past year. Tim currently coaches Track and Field, and Basketball.

Biographies

Mary Lysher

 

I was born in Niagara Falls, NY.  My husband Paul is a Physical Therapist at Integrated Health in Fredericksburg.  We have a son, Kolbe who attends Chancellor Middle School in the 8th grade. He is involved in soccer, golf, basketball and swimming. Additionally, he is involved in Special Olympics as a partner and volunteer.

 

I have been involved with Special Olympics since I was in college but, became more involved once I started teaching at Chancellor High. I graduated from Patapsco High School in Baltimore, Maryland. I attended Essex Community College in Baltimore and received my Associate of Arts Degree. I received my Bachelors of Science Degree from James Madison University in 1979, majoring in Mental Retardation. I received my Masters Degree from Virginia Tech in 1993, majoring in Vocational Education.  I have been a Special Education Teacher for 26 years. For the past 18 years, I have been teaching in the Special Education Department at Chancellor High School.  I served as the Area Coordinator for 2 years and have been the treasurer for the past since around 2002.

Coaching Experience:                     

Special Olympics Golf, Basketball Skills, and Athletics. 

 

Coaching Experience High School:   

JV Basketball at James Monroe High 1979-1980

JV Field Hockey at James Monroe High School 1980-1981

Varsity Field Hockey at James Monroe High School 1981-1986

Varsity Field Hockey at Chancellor High 1988-1996 

Varsity Softball at Chancellor High 1989-1996

JV Field Hockey at Chancellor High 2004-present

 

Playing Experience:

Patapsco High School in Baltimore, MD - Volleyball and Softball

Essex Community College, Baltimore, MD - Volleyball and Lacrosse

Inducted to the Essex Community College Hall of Fame in 2003 for Volleyball and Lacrosse

Played on the U.S. College Touring Team for Lacrosse 1978

Played on the U.S. Lacrosse Squad 1978-1979

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA – Volleyball and Lacrosse

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Denise Mayer

 

My name is Denise Mayer.  I grew up in Long Beach Calif.  Married and had three girls.  Moved to Cleveland, Ohio for 5 years because of a job transfer, then to Easton Mass, for 17 years, for a job change.  The last job change came 6 ½ years ago when we moved to Hartwood, Virginia.  Two of my girls are mentally retarded, the third daughter graduated from Radford 2 years ago.  My two daughters, Amy and Becky have given me so much love, joy and laughter, that I feel a great need to pass along all those qualities they have taught me. My goal in life is to serve God, serve my family, and then serve others.  I currently live in Fredericksburg, Virginia with Amy and Becky.  I am learning from a friend to trust God to direct my future.

 

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Candy Thompson

 

Candy Thompson was born in Canoga Park California. Most of her childhood was spent in Salt Lake City Utah and California. She also lived briefly in Idaho and Florida. In 1985 Candy married George Thompson and they subsequently moved to Virginia. In 1993 George and Candy were blessed with their first and only child, Travis. At the age of 5 years old Travis was diagnosed with Autism. It is because of Travis’s disability that Candy and George became involved with Special Olympics. Travis is currently a freshman at Riverbend High School. Some of Candy’s interests include volunteering with her Church which is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Candy has also been very involved in the Parent Teachers Associations at Travis’s school throughout his life. In Candy’s 7 year association with Special Olympics, she along with her husband George have been involved in Basketball, Track, Swimming, and they currently coach the Area 11 Golf Team. Candy is also a very active participant in our Fundraising efforts.

 

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