#13 ft: Caleb & Karen Prewitt
Hi everyone – this is Caleb! He’s an energetic 13-year-old living in Florida, USA. Always on the move, he is a student, an athlete, a cook, model, dancer, and most importantly, a loved family member. Caleb is in 8th grade at his school and he participates in clubs and after-school events, including Special Olympics.
Caleb loves to cook! and can be found most evenings helping Dad out in the kitchen at home, or helping Mom learn how to cook. He does a FB Live each Friday on his Page where we make fun and easy recipes. He has been on the Cooking Stage at the Southern Women’s Show with Dad – “Cooking with Caleb” and was on the Today Show (Jan 2020) featuring the cooking kit program Raddish Kids. He also has his own You Tube. Since COVID, he’s led a number of groups in cooking events via Zoom.
Caleb enjoys modeling and traveling. He loves his family and is passionate about giving back to his church and community. “Let’s Do It” is his motto, and not much stands in his way! Follow his journey below!
Karen McConeghy Prewitt
Karen is a long-time resident of Jacksonville, FL, spouse, parent of two children, and advocate for those with Unique Needs. After the arrival of her son Caleb in 2007, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth, she has embraced the special needs community. She has spent the past twelve years working with a number of disability-related organizations locally, statewide and nationally. Her passion is making sure parents have information and resources.
Karen attended school in DeKalb IL, and graduated with a BS ED in Physical Education, minor in Business Administration, from Northern Illinois University. Currently a community volunteer, she has been awarded “Community Builder of the Year” from United Way of NEFL and the “Mr. George Community Service Award” from Publix Super Markets Inc.