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resources for families including parents, guardians, grandparents and more. This website hope to help you navigate your familyhood raising children. The child/ren can be Deaf, HoH or CODA (hearing). We will be sharing many different resources for you as a family member and to be able to support your children.
About Me
About Me
I am a Deaf mother of two CODAs and a deaf dog, and my journey as a mother began with many questions. My CODAs were the first hearing members in our family, making us a third-generation Deaf family with little experience with hearing members. I consider myself fortunate to be part of the social media generation, where I can connect with other Deaf mothers and families for advice and support.
I am a Deaf mother of two CODAs and a deaf dog, and my journey as a mother began with many questions. My CODAs were the first hearing members in our family, making us a third-generation Deaf family with little experience with hearing members. I consider myself fortunate to be part of the social media generation, where I can connect with other Deaf mothers and families for advice and support.
This experience has brought back memories of my godson and his mother, who was also a Deaf mother. Ten years before I started my journey, I remember how much she sought information, just as I am now. Through this, I’ve recognized a significant gap in resources for Deaf families, especially those with CODA children. While many resources exist, they are not easily accessible to us. This inspired me to develop this website and, in the future, a resource center for Deaf families.
This experience has brought back memories of my godson and his mother, who was also a Deaf mother. Ten years before I started my journey, I remember how much she sought information, just as I am now. Through this, I’ve recognized a significant gap in resources for Deaf families, especially those with CODA children. While many resources exist, they are not easily accessible to us. This inspired me to develop this website and, in the future, a resource center for Deaf families.
My passion for teaching began early. After high school, I pursued my dream by attending Gallaudet University, where I studied Family and Child Studies and took courses in Elementary Education. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I worked as a cottage counselor with elementary-aged boys at a Deaf school, a role I loved so much that I stayed for ten years. During that time, I witnessed many children struggle academically due to language deprivation, inspiring me to focus on supporting families before their children start school.
My passion for teaching began early. After high school, I pursued my dream by attending Gallaudet University, where I studied Family and Child Studies and took courses in Elementary Education. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I worked as a cottage counselor with elementary-aged boys at a Deaf school, a role I loved so much that I stayed for ten years. During that time, I witnessed many children struggle academically due to language deprivation, inspiring me to focus on supporting families before their children start school.
When I started my own family, I paused my career to become a stay-at-home single mom, working part-time and cherishing every moment with my two kids. During this time, I began teaching Deaf Culture at a community college in 2018 and am still teaching. This role has been transformative, allowing me to share my culture with others while also learning more about myself and deepening my connection to the Deaf community.
When I started my own family, I paused my career to become a stay-at-home single mom, working part-time and cherishing every moment with my two kids. During this time, I began teaching Deaf Culture at a community college in 2018 and am still teaching. This role has been transformative, allowing me to share my culture with others while also learning more about myself and deepening my connection to the Deaf community.
As my children grew older and started school, I felt ready to return to my studies. I went back to Gallaudet virtually and completed my Master’s in Deaf Education: Early Childhood Education in August 2021. During this time, I began developing this resource website for Deaf/CODA families like ours.
As my children grew older and started school, I felt ready to return to my studies. I went back to Gallaudet virtually and completed my Master’s in Deaf Education: Early Childhood Education in August 2021. During this time, I began developing this resource website for Deaf/CODA families like ours.
Since then, I’ve worked as a peer group leader, teaching Social Emotional Learning in various Deaf programs, and as a Deaf coach, working with families with Deaf babies. These experiences significantly increased my passion for supporting families and deepened my dedication to my work.
Since then, I’ve worked as a peer group leader, teaching Social Emotional Learning in various Deaf programs, and as a Deaf coach, working with families with Deaf babies. These experiences significantly increased my passion for supporting families and deepened my dedication to my work.
In 2021, I became a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist at Alta California Regional Center, where I focused on maximizing communication access and services for Deafplus individuals who continue to experience significant barriers. I collaborated with families, providers, social workers, and others to improve access and support for our community.
In 2021, I became a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist at Alta California Regional Center, where I focused on maximizing communication access and services for Deafplus individuals who continue to experience significant barriers. I collaborated with families, providers, social workers, and others to improve access and support for our community.
In 2023, I worked for a year as a preschool teacher in a mainstream DHH program. This experience reignited my passion for working with Deaf children, and I loved watching them thrive in both language and academics.
In 2023, I worked for a year as a preschool teacher in a mainstream DHH program. This experience reignited my passion for working with Deaf children, and I loved watching them thrive in both language and academics.
Currently, I am working as a Deaf interpreter in various settings, including schools, medical environments, and other diverse fields. This role allows me to advocate for communication equity and ensure access to vital services across different communities.
Currently, I am working as a Deaf interpreter in various settings, including schools, medical environments, and other diverse fields. This role allows me to advocate for communication equity and ensure access to vital services across different communities.
My journey has been filled with challenges, learning, and growth, and I’m committed to making a difference in signing families. This website is just the beginning, and I hope it will serve as a valuable resource for families like ours.
My journey has been filled with challenges, learning, and growth, and I’m committed to making a difference in signing families. This website is just the beginning, and I hope it will serve as a valuable resource for families like ours.
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