SOMDBA Writers

THE SOMDBA.ORG WRITERS

Amanda Knittle

Amanda Knittle grew up in northern Baltimore County. She lives with her husband, daughter and two cats in Baltimore City. Her writing experience includes press releases, legislative testimony, news and newsletter articles. She enjoys reading, volunteering, crafts, gardening and exercise. A graduate of Loyola University, she believes in both nurturing the potential and honoring the spirit in all living beings.

Amanda writes two articles per month for the website of Special Olympics Maryland Baltimore County.

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Barb Mainz

Barb Mainz is a Maryland-based author, speaker, athletic trainer and a personal development coach. She earned her Masters degree from The Johns Hopkins University and is currently working on her eighth book due out January 2010. A highly decorated athlete herself, Barb has coached three different sports for Special Olympics and volunteers in her community whenever her travel schedule allows.

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