Clarke Recent News

Clarke Announces New Chief Development Officer Claudia Miner
Clarke’s new Chief Development Officer, Claudia Miner, joins the Clarke team in October 2024. With more than 30 years of fundraising and leadership experience across nonprofit and private sectors, Claudia initially joined the Clarke team as a consultant in 2023

Clarke Announces New Chief Communications Officer Sheila Fortson
Clarke’s new Chief Communications Officer, Sheila Fortson, joins the Clarke team in October 2024. Sheila is a dynamic leader with a wealth of experience in business strategy and communications, driving transformative change across both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Her background includes television reporting,

Clarke Hearing Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2024
In 2024, the Clarke Hearing Center marks 50 years serving the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and beyond!

The Caroline A. Yale Memorial Fund Supports Record-High Number of Clarke Alums in 2024
Nine Clarke alums have been awarded the Caroline A. Yale Memorial Fund Scholarship, intended to support the ongoing education of Clarke students.

Funder Spotlight: Partners in Hearing
Partners in Hearing, a public charity with an intimate understanding of hearing loss in children, has been an outstanding benefactor and partner to Clarke New York.

Clarke’s tVisit® Teleservices Program Receives Major Grant Award from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation
Since 2006, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation has awarded Clarke nearly $2 million in grants.

Clarke Announces New CEO & President, Shawn Naugle
Clarke’s new CEO and President, Shawn Naugle, will join Clarke mid-July 2024. Shawn comes to Clarke with more than 17 years of experience in non-profit leadership management, including a focus on advocating for the rights of children from many populations. Shawn‘s

MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Approves Clarke Boston Programs through 2027
Clarke’s programs in Massachusetts have received full DESE approval and meet standards for Approved Private Special Education Programs through August 31, 2027.

Clarke’s Listening Walk at the Zoo Achieves Wild Success!
The Clarke Philadelphia community united to support the 7th annual Clarke’s Listening Walk at the Zoo on Sunday, May 19.