Robin Kramer is helping Alabamians in need take the next step

By: Ali Nolan

Robin Kramer is the heart and soul behind Next Step Farms, a nonprofit in Madison County that helps adults with special needs learn life skills through farming. As the founder and CEO, Kramer brings her 25 years of experience as a special education teacher to create a hands-on learning environment.

Kramer spent her teaching career in Madison County, where she saw firsthand the limited opportunities for adults with special needs, especially those with lower cognitive abilities. They often struggled to find meaningful work or further education, which left them and their families feeling lost.

During Kramer’s last few years of teaching, she integrated practical skills into her curriculum. With her principal’s support, she started a small market in her classroom and introduced chickens (yes, live chickens in school), which helped students learn responsibility through immersive learning.

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