Teachers of the Deaf

TOD

I am a passionate Teacher of The Deaf and Hard of Hearing with 7 years of experience. I work with students of all ages ranging from Early Intervention up through high school. I specialize in listening and spoken language development and am an IMSE Orton Gillingham trained Reading Interventionist. I love that my job challenges me and provides endless opportunities to learn and grow professionally. I believe in a play-based approach to therapy and take pride in building close relationships with my students and their families. Having the opportunity to watch my kids learn, grow, and achieve their full potential is a true gift!

Fun Fact: I was a competitive gymnast growing up!

TOD

I am a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing working with children of all ages. I enjoy working with children by supporting them and helping them reach their goals. I am passionate about helping kids develop confidence through self-advocacy and building close relationships with my students and families. My goal is to make my sessions fun and enjoyable so kids will want to continue to make strides toward their goals.

Fun fact: I enjoy gardening!

I am a certified Teacher of the Deaf (TOD), Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH), and Special Educator with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and an M.S.Ed. in Special Education and Deaf Education. It has been my true passion since the age of three, when I became best friends with a young boy in my preschool class who had a hearing loss. His family immersed me in their life and culture. Over the years, I continued this passion and never looked back. With over 25 years of experience as an itinerant teacher, I specialize in supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing in developing spoken language, differentiated instruction, and literacy skills through listening. I have extensive knowledge in cochlear implants, central auditory processing, and the Auditory-Verbal Approach. I am deeply committed to maximizing students' access to sound and communication, empowering them to thrive both academically and socially. 

Fun Fact: Outside of my professional work, I love spending time with my three children, making lasting memories through outdoor adventures, travel, helping students in need, and playing trombone!