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From teen shadow to advocate

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From teen shadow to advocate
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AT just 19 years old, Jezzell Reid jumped at the opportunity to become a shadow for a 16-year-old boy diagnosed with autism, an experience that was both fulfilling and eye-opening as it revealed the realities of individuals with special needs.

Now 26 years old, she is an academic coach at Kingston Online Learning Centre, where she continues to help students excel while also pursuing a degree in journalism. Reflecting on her six years’ experience as a shadow — which spanned 2019 and 2025 — she a

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