Audrey is a curious thirteen-year-old who wants to learn more about everything. She is searching for kids in the Rochester area who are doing big things.
Twelve-year-old Tyler Barone is in sixth grade at Victor Intermediate School and loves to watch musicals, play instruments, dance, and sing. He lives with his brother Noah, sister Lily, and his mom and dad. He is known at his school as “the mayor” because he brings a smile to everyone’s face with his friendly attitude.
What is your favorite food?
Cheeseburgers and fries!
Do you have any pets?
I have two cats, Sofia and Stella. I have a dog named Oliver.
What is your favorite movie?
Who are your best friends?
Gus and Logan and Emma and Lily from school.
What is your favorite tv show?
Jessie (on Disney) and Julie and the Phantoms (on Netflix).
Are you dressing up for Halloween?
Yes, I’m going to be Bertram [the doorman from Jessie].
What is your favorite song?
“One way or another” from Hocus Pocus.
What is your favorite place to visit?
I get to go to Myrtle Beach every year for my birthday!
Do you have any favorite teachers?
Yes! Mrs.Nelson and Mrs.Bocchino.
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas.
What is your favorite thing to do at school?
I like music class. I play the guitar and sing the red snake song.
What is your favorite thing to do at home?
Jump on the trampoline, swim, and swing.
Do you have any collections?
Marbles and hot wheels.
What is your favorite hot wheels car?
The orange Mustang.
Do you like sports?
I’m a Bills fan. I love Josh Allen. I play football and baseball [with the Victor Challenger teams].
What is your favorite book?
The Little Critter book series.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Work at the zoo and feed the elephants. [Tyler ended the interview by acting out a funny scene from The Zookeeper, one of his favorite comedies.]
Tyler’s family is part of the Flower City Down Syndrome Network and participates in many of its social events like Seabreeze day, bowling and the Buddy Walk.
Tyler’s mom, Tracy, wants kids to know that they can always ask questions if they see someone who has Down syndrome. She wants us to remember that kids like Tyler can do more and understand more than we think they can. She adds, “Everyone wants to have fun and play and feel included.”
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