News Amy Silverman: Sophie's first day of school KJZZ | By Amy Silverman Published August 9, 2011 at 8:56 AM MST Facebook LinkedIn Email Listen In August 2008, KJZZ commentator Amy Silverman sent her daughter, Sophie, off to kindergarten with the rest of the kids — which is hard enough for any mom.But Sophie's not like the rest of the kids. She has Down syndrome. Amy Silverman Sophie on her first day of school in 2008.