Clarke Recent News
Clarke Announces New Director in Florida
Clarke is proud to announce Alisa Demico, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT, as the director of Clarke Florida.
Clarke Leader to Present at AG Bell Global Virtual Listening and Spoken Language Symposium
Clarke is proud to announce that Sherri Fickenscher, LSLS Cert. AVEd, teacher of the deaf at Clarke Philadelphia, will participate in a panel presentation at the AG Bell Global Virtual Listening and Spoken Language Symposium, July 9-11.
Teacher of the Year Prize Awarded in Northampton
During the virtual Clarke Northampton graduation ceremony in June, Director of Early Childhood Services Marian Hartblay announced the winner of the Scott D. Fletcher Teacher of the Year Award.
Do You Have Anti-Racism Resources to Share?
Clarke is gathering and sharing anti-racism resources at clarkeschools.org/antiracism. Please email
diversity@clarkeschools.org with your recommendations, and let us know if you’re interested in supporting Clarke’s anti-racism efforts.
Dozens Gather Virtually to Celebrate Eighth-Grade Graduation
With approximately 70 students, teachers, staff, families and friends gathered together virtually in June, Clarke eighth grade graduate Aydanie received a heartfelt send-off and tribute to his achievements as a student at Clarke.
Continuing to Meet the Needs of Florida Families
Clarke’s preschool classroom in Orlando paves the way for expanded listening and spoken language services for Central Florida children who are deaf or hard of hearing
Massachusetts Families: Learn more about teleservices on June 11
The Massachusetts Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program has teamed up with the Decibels Foundation to offer programming for families.
Clarke Northampton Hosts a Parade for Preschool Families
Teacher Appreciation Week prompted the Clarke Northampton team to deck their cars with balloons and signs and host a parade for preschoolers. The team traveled over five hours throughout the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts to spread cheer! Preschool families greeted their support teams from a distance — and one family even decorated their yard with flowers in honor of each educator!
Clarke Philadelphia Hosts Virtual Clarke Buddies Meet-Up
The first virtual Clarke Buddies meet-up was a great success! These gatherings, whether in-person or virtual, create opportunities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, ages 6-17, to connect outside of their typical academic setting and have some fun!