Teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing are in high demand, and Illinois State University is the only university in Illinois that still has a teacher of Deaf education program, which offers licensure for pre-kindergarten through age 21.
Amee Adkins returned to COE with a renewed focus on engaging faculty in discussion about licensure and assessment. Her efforts took off in 2009, as Illinois State was approached to be the lead higher education institution for an edTPA pilot in Illinois.
Molly Herman was looking to earn a little money for college when she took her summer job at a pool. But a chance encounter with one very special child would set her sights on a career in deaf education.
