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Our Teachers
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Miss carolyn
- When did you begin teaching?
August 2004
- When did you begin teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
August 2005
- Please describe your educational background.
Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Education with certification to teach Elementary Education 1-6 and Auditory Oral Deaf Education from Fontbonne University, St. Louis K-12 (2004)
Previously taught pre-kindergarten in San Diego, CA at the CCHAT (Children’s Choice for Hearing and Talking) Center.
- What do you love about teaching?
Everyday is different and exciting. Young children are so eager to learn and they can’t wait to get their hands into the lesson. Whether we are exploring the arctic during the winter or recreating a favorite story, the children love to experience learning through play.
- What’s the best thing about teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
The close-knit atmosphere makes Carle Auditory Oral School a great place to teach. We are lucky to have close collaboration within the staff and hospital, as well as with the students’ families. Even after our students graduate, we love to hear updates from their families, or see them when they visit.
- Share something interesting about yourself.
I love musical theater. My favorites are The Pajama Game, Mamma Mia, and Wicked. I make it a point to go see at least one musical every summer.
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Miss KARI
- When did you begin teaching?
1989
- When did you begin teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
July 2009
- Please describe your educational background.
Bachelor of Science in Deaf and Hard of Hearing from Illinois State University (1990). Master of Science in Special Education from Illinois State University (1993), Credentialed Early Intervention Provider as Developmental Therapist Hearing
- What do you love about teaching?
I love working with children on language and applying those language skills to daily life and academic settings. Seeing success in the students, whether big or small, is extremely rewarding.
- What’s the best thing about teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
The individualized attention the students receive, benefits them greatly. I enjoy the team approach of teachers, therapists, and families working together. These aspects combined with a supportive, caring environment can only bring positive results for the students.
- Share something interesting about yourself.
I have a husband, 3 children (2 daughters and a son), and a dog named Angel. I spend a lot of time watching their many different activities. I love reading and enjoy watching a movie when I get some free time. This marks my 20th year of teaching…time sure does fly!
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Miss Melissa
- When did you begin teaching?
August 2009
- When did you begin teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
August 2009
- Please describe your educational background.
Bachelor of Science in Education with certification in Special Education Hearing Impaired and Elementary Education (April 2009)
- What do you love about teaching?
I love watching children learn and grow. It’s amazing to see what you teach in the classroom come out in other areas of their lives.
- What’s the best thing about teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
I love the collaboration with other professionals. Through this I see that my students’ needs are being met by many individuals. Everyone on staff has a vested interest in each of the students’ outcomes and successes.
- Share something interesting about yourself.
I share a necklace with my three best friends from high school to help us keep in touch. Everyone gets it for a month before they mail it off.
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Miss mary
- When did you begin teaching?
August 1972
- When did you begin teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
August 2006
- Please describe your educational background.
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with a minor in music from University of Illinois (1972)
Master of Education focusing on mathematics from University of Illinois (1974)
Post graduate work in literacy and brain research, University of Illinois, Chapman University, Shenandoah University, Aurora University
- What do you love about teaching?
What I love about teaching could probably fill an entire book. It has been my lifelong passion. Children are filled with wonder about the world and everything in it. As a teacher, you have the chance to help open as much of that world as you possibly can and invite them in. You have a chance to make a positive difference in each child’s life. They are capable of accomplishing amazing things!
- What’s the best thing about teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
When you teach at CARLE AUDITORY ORAL SCHOOL, you learn as much, if not more, than your students. From the Director to the Teaching Assistants, every person has as his/her goal to take each child from where they are and find ways to help stretch them to reach their full potential. The parents here are among the most committed and involved that I have ever witnessed! This is truly a team environment and it is reflected in the achievement and enthusiasm for learning seen in every CARLE AUDITORY ORAL SCHOOL student.
- Share something interesting about yourself.
My favorite quote is “I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.” Confucius
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Miss sarah
- When did you begin teaching?
June 2001
- When did you join the staff at Carle Auditory Oral School?
July 2007
- Please describe your educational background.
Bachelor of Science in Education with certification in Special Education Hearing Impaired, Elementary Education, and English/ Language Arts from Eastern Michigan University (May 2001)
Pursuing Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from Eastern Illinois University (present)
- What do you love about teaching?
I love the children. I never have a boring day, because one can never guess what a child may say or do. Watching the children grow physically, academically, and socially throughout the year gives me pride in my students and myself.
- What’s the best thing about teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
The best part about working at Carle Auditory Oral School is the opportunity to build relationships and communicate frequently with the families of all of our students.
- Share something interesting about yourself.
My favorite quote is “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” - Sir Winston Churchill
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Miss LEAH
- When did you begin teaching?
June 2010
- When did you been teaching at CAOS?
August 2010
- Please describe your educational background.
Bachelor of Science in Education specializing in Deaf Education and Early Childhood Letter of Approval from Illinois State University (May 2010)
- What do you love about teaching?
I love seeing "the light bulb." It's an amazing feeling when a student understands a tough concept for the first time or achieves a goal that he or she has been working on for a while. Knowing that I made a difference in that child's life is extremely rewarding.
- What’s the best thing about teaching at CAOS?
The best part about teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School is the opportunity to make a big impact on my students' lives. Because of the small class size, I can give my students the individual attention they need in order to reach their full potential. Through collaboration with other CAOS team members, I see the needs of my students being met every day by various people on the team. The care and support provided by the whole team makes CAOS a great place to work.
- Share something interesting about yourself.
My favorite quote is, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." ~ Helen Keller
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Miss Monica
- When did you join the staff at Carle Auditory Oral School?
August 2011
- Please describe your educational background.
Bachelor of Science in Education with a certification in Special Education: Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (May 2010)
- What do you love about your job?
I love the children and being able to make a difference in their lives. It is so rewarding to see the children's language and knowledge grow on a daily basis.
- What's the best thing about Carle Auditory Oral School?
The best thing about Carle Auditory Oral School is the team collaboration of the teachers, teacher's assistants, speech therapists, ECHO staff and the families. There is open communication and a support system that provides strength among the team. Every member of the team is working for what is best for each individual child.
- Share something interesting about yourself.
I am the third of four daughters, with only five years difference from the oldest to the youngest.
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MISS Teresa
- When did you begin teaching?
1987
- When did you begin teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
2012
- Please describe your educational background.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale;
Master of Science in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, specialized in Reading Assessment, Instruction, and Remediation
- What do you love about teaching?
I love watching the children learn and grow. It's fulfilling to watch a child master something that was completely new just days before. I enjoy being part of that process.
- What's the best thing about teaching at Carle Auditory Oral School?
I love the collaboration that takes place with the director, teachers, assistants, therapists, and parents. The program here at CAOS is set up to help students have the best possible chance to succeed. Seeing everyone work toward that common goal is a beautiful thing!
- Share something interesting about yourself.
One thing that most people don't know about me is that I was a recurring character on a children's television show called JoJo and Friends which was filmed at SIU-Carbondale. My character name was Teresa the Librarian.
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