Listen, learn and grow with Clarke! There are so many ways to get involved.
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It's been an exciting time at Clarke as we celebrate commencements and end-of-year ceremonies!
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Upcoming commencement ceremonies:
- Clarke Boston: Thursday, July 19, 2018
- Clarke New York: Thursday, August 9, 2018
- Clarke Philadelphia: Thursday, August 9, 2018
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Clarke's Summer Camp Students Rock with Michael Franti
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Michael Franti
and guest singer
Victoria Canal joined Clarke’s Summer Camp attendees in Greenfield, MA to play several songs and discuss positive strategies to overcome challenges. As a world-known musician,
Franti, has been spreading his message of love, peace and social justice for decades—aligning with Clarke's Summer Camp theme #FreeToBe!
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AG Bell Convention: Pioneering Progress and Igniting Innovation
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Seven Clarke team members participated in 10 presentations at this highly-anticpated conference! Attendees learned about the latest in early intervention, mainstream services and innovative practices directly from Clarke professionals.
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Clarke is proud to share these stories featuring students, alumni and staff!
- Hearing Better Through the Ages: Rebecca Huzzy, audiologist at Clarke, shares tips with Hearing Health Foundation!
- Hear Me Out: Congratulations Heather Stinson, itinerant teacher of the deaf at Clarke, for receiving the SmartBrief Education content award for "Keeping our Students Safe!"
- Treacher Collins Syndrome: Clarke New York's Redmond family shares their story to raise awareness about Treacher Collins syndrome.
- THE PLAYERS Championship: Clarke is grateful for the continued support of the PGA Tour event in North Florida!
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Tune In! Clarke on Education Talk Radio
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Listen and learn with Heather Stinson, itinerant teacher of the deaf and author of
Hear Me Out
, as she discusses student safety in mainstream classrooms on
Education Talk Radio!
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Clarke's Listening Walks at the Zoo were a record-breaking success!
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Thanks to many Clarke friends—and families from the wider communities—the three signature events raised over
$215,000
and attracted over
2,000
participants!
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Clarke is thrilled to share a #HearingSuccess story from our preschool classroom in Orlando! Parents and staff created a lending library with used books and encouraged families to log reading time. Students enjoyed sharing stories will fellow classmates—ultimately reading a total of 2,000 books this year!
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A special Clarke thank you to those who supported the
Box Tops for Education campaign at Clarke Jacksonville! It’s not too late to participate—keep clipping box tops all summer long!
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Thank you
Centennial Lending Group, LLC for your generous donation to Clarke—your support changes lives!
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Clarke Students Enjoy an Interactive Play Space
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Clarke Jacksonville recently installed a "magnet wall ball system" in one classroom! Students were thrilled to play with the fun activity that fosters their inclination to explore, build and question. Funding for the wall ball system was provided by the
Embraer Foundation.
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We wish much joy and happiness to those retiring from Clarke as they begin a new chapter!
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- Kathi Shea is retiring after 43 years at Clarke’s Northampton campus! She has been the lead teacher at Clarke's specialized K-8 Program, located within Leeds Elementary School, since the program launched in 2012.
- Jeanne Moriarty has worked at Clarke Northampton for a total of 20 years, having relocated during her career but ultimately returning to Clarke!
- Betsy Rowley has worked at the Clarke Pennsylvania campus and is retiring after dedicating seven years to the kids and families!
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Congratulations to Clarke colleagues entering the Fontbonne Master in Deaf Education Program!
- Elita Baker, Clarke Northampton
- Kimberly Lynch, Clarke Boston
- Erin Batchelder, Clarke Boston
- Brittany Anderson, Clarke Philadelphia
Learn more
about a Master of the Arts in Deaf Education with The Clarke - Fontbonne Northeast Collaborative!
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We're always looking to hear what's new with alumni!
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We encourage all alumni and families to share their latest news and milestones with us!
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We close each issue of Clarke Connection with a special quote from a member of the Clarke community. To become the next featured Clarke Voice, send your quote to
communications@clarkeschools.org
“You [Clarke] empower children to explore, learn and discover so much about the world. There are no words to express my gratitude for you because you empower my child to chase their dreams.”
— Clarke Philadelphia Parent
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Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As an IRS qualified charity, gifts to Clarke are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Since 1867, Clarke has provided children who are deaf or hard of hearing with the education needed to succeed in a hearing world. We are proud of our history and honor it by evolving to best meet the needs of children and families today though our infant-toddler, virtual tVISIT, preschool, K-8, mainstream and summer programs, as well as through our hearing center, comprehensive educational evaluations and research and professional development.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
| 45 Round Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060
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