Welcome to the Grafton School District
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Space
A space for parent resources and happenings in Wisconsin and within the United States.
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Ilene Elias, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
taught students with hearing challenges and deafness for over 25 years.
bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Area focus - communication and interpreting.
certification from Cardinal Stritch University in elementary education and middle school English.
master's degree from UWM in the area of hearing loss and deafness and specific learning disabilities.
earning a doctorate in special education at Cardinal Stritch University - research interest the impact a trained teacher of the deaf provides within early intervention and how that affects reading skills when children enter elementary school.
free time - gardening, cooking, traveling, and reading. Also, spending time with her husband and visiting her children and grandchildren.
DHH Teacher role:
support for DHH students at all levels from early childhood through high school. Support may include academic, auditory comprehension, and self-advocacy. Each student's hearing needs are different and, in turn, their programs look different. Parents are an important part of each student's school success.
Tori Galecki, Educational Interpreter
About me:
UW-Milwaukee, The School of Education
Bachelor of Science in English and American Sign Language Interpretation
Minor in American Sign Language Studies
Cum Laude & Departmental Honors
Free time interests:
crafting, planting flowers, snowmobiling, UTV-ing, jet-skiing, and playing disc golf
Interpreter's role:
Communication access
I sign it all! The lectures, videos, other students talking, announcements, side comments, etc.
I serve as a language model for the student(s).
I provide a specific service, but I may assume other roles for the benefit of the student. I evaluate the situation and adapt accordingly.
Shelley Willis, Educational Audiologist,
Gateway Audiology
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1994
Master of Arts in Audiology, Northwestern University, 1995
Doctor of Audiology, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, 2012
I have been working exclusively with children for the past 15+ years in both clinical and educational settings. Launched Gateway Audiology LLC in 2019 to provide comprehensive audiology services to students in eight public school districts in the Greater Milwaukee area, as well as two private schools. In my free time, I love all things outdoors...hiking, biking, paddle boarding, golfing. I am also a musician, singing and playing piano. I also love to travel. I have been married for 27 years and have three fabulous children.
Parent groups, student information, and state-wide programs
Sign Language Learning and student groups
Assistive technology, audiology services, education and events
Parent groups, resources on hearing loss and deafness, all communication modalities
Parent information, student groups on hearing loss and deafness that focus on listening and spoken language
Information for parents on hearing loss and deafness for all ages of students.
Cogswell-Macy Act
Cogswell-Macy Act
This year, Federal legislation was reintroduced that will strengthen the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to improve results for deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind children, including those with additional disabilities. Click on the picture to learn more.
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