Congratulations to Alexis Barrett! We are proud to announce Alexis as the recipient of the 2025 SPHERE Leadership Award!
This annual scholarship honors a graduating senior who demonstrates exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and a deep commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities, and Alexis truly embodies all of that and more.
For the past five years, Alexis has:
Volunteered with Ridgefield’s Special Olympics Track Team
Assisted with SPHERE’s Jewelry Class
Participated in SPHERE Game Nights
Mentored children with disabilities at Ambler Farm
Alexis plans to study education and earn her master’s in special education to become a high school special education teacher. 
Her compassion, dedication, and leadership are an inspiration to us all!