Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech Announces New President and CEO
Clarke announced the appointment of Bruce Skyer as president and CEO.
Clarke Welcomes Two New Trustees
Clarke proudly announces the appointment of Brett Trevett and Kevin Copeland to its Board of Trustees.
Scholarship Funds Awarded to Support Three Clarke Alumni
Clarke is pleased to share that the Caroline A. Yale Memorial Fund collectively awarded more than $10,000 to three Clarke alumni. The application-based scholarship is awarded to former students who demonstrate leadership, community service and a passion for advancing their education.
Clarke’s K-8 Program Moves to New Locations
Clarke’s K-8 Program for students who are deaf or hard of hearing will soon be re-locating from Leeds Elementary to specialized classrooms at the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech flagship site on Round Hill Road in Northampton, MA, and Hampshire Regional High School in Westhampton, MA.
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/anti-racism. 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.
