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PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Even before he was diagnosed with autism while in kindergarten, Luke Gebbink's life's journey wasn't without its hurdles. Before entering preschool, Gebbink lost the ability to speak and had to relearn how to piece phrases together. Words, however, never came easy as the young Gebbink — who also was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and anxiety disorder — struggled to come to grips with the fast-paced and confusing world he found himself navigating. "All through school, Luke had many challenges, emoti...
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — It was during his days as a tenaciously effective Army drill sergeant that Karl Brandenburg first entertained the idea of moving from the barracks into the classroom. "There was something fulfilling about teaching, coaching and mentoring raw recruits into well-disciplined, highly motivated young soldiers," said Brandenburg, who now uses those leadership and training skills to shape the minds and character of students at Risley International Academy of Innovation. Coming from a long line of those who served, Brandenburg s...
