Progress every day: Wiles family shares struggles, triumphs

Giltner student Jacob Wiles reflects on road to recovery

  • Gathered together, from left, special education teacher Kirsten Kreutz, Jacob, Becky and Kevin Wiles reflected on the Wiles’ journey since Jacob’s accident. More than a year after the accident, they shared the story of Jacob’s journey of reclaiming skills having sustained a traumatic brain injury.
    Gathered together, from left, special education teacher Kirsten Kreutz, Jacob, Becky and Kevin Wiles reflected on the Wiles’ journey since Jacob’s accident. More than a year after the accident, they shared the story of Jacob’s journey of reclaiming skills having sustained a traumatic brain injury.

    Faith, community and charity are traits that are renewed around the Christmas season, yet Hamilton County oftentimes displays these traits year-round. More than a year after a car accident that nearly took his life, Giltner student Jacob Wiles has made strides in recovering from a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with help from family, Giltner special education teacher Kirsten Kreutz, students…