Student Support Services

Meet our last amazing instructor joining our Communication Skills Workshop 2026! ✨
Who are they, and what exciting topic will they be teaching this summer? You'll have to watch the reel to find out… 👀

See you this summer!

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Transcript: Hi all! My name is Jia Zhang. I’m from Austin, Texas. My topic for this summer is TSDCaching! Yes, that’s right! We will explore! My advice is to have fun!

Meet our next of many amazing instructors joining our Communication Skills Workshop 2026! ✨
Who are they, and what exciting topic will they be teaching this summer? You'll have to watch the reel to find out… 👀

Stay tuned, more instructor reveals are coming soon!

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Transcript: Hi! My nam eis Audrey Ulloa. I’m from Austin, Texas. My topic for CSW is interpreting ASL to English in medical settings. This workshop will help you practice interpreting in common, low stakes medical situations. At end of this workshop, you won’t have your MD, but I hope you will have fun!

Meet our next of many amazing instructors joining our Communication Skills Workshop 2026! ✨
Who are they, and what exciting topic will they be teaching this summer? You'll have to watch the reel to find out… 👀

Stay tuned, more instructor reveals are coming soon!

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Transcript: Hi everyone! I’m Joni Shouse. I’m originally from California, but I moved to Texas, attended TSD, and graduated here. I currently live in Austin. My session will focus onm S*x Education – specifically, how to avoid awkwardness. My goal is for you to feel confident interpreting clearly, without feeling embarrassed or shy. I want to make you all confident! My advice to you all is: Do not focus on comfort. Instead, focus on clarity! Clarity equals access! I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Meet our next of many amazing instructors joining our Communication Skills Workshop 2026! ✨
Who are they, and what exciting topic will they be teaching this summer? You'll have to watch the reel to find out… 👀

Stay tuned, more instructor reveals are coming soon!

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Transcript: Hello you all! My name is Lee Sams. I’m from Arizona, originally. I live in Texas now. I am here for what? I’m here to give you a game show! My advice is do your best, learn as much you can, have an open mind, have an open heart, and last but not least, have fun!

As we celebrate Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we are proud to spotlight our one and only audiologist here at Texas School for the Deaf! 👏👂✨

Our audiologist plays a vital role in supporting our students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing by helping ensure they have access to the tools, technology, and hearing support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Visual Description: The audiologist wearing the black scrubs and standing behind the audio booth. Top of the text: Student Support Services. Staff Spotlight. from our Audiologist! Student Support Services's logo on the bottom of the reel. Our audiologist answered their questions in the clip.

Transcript: Coffee definitely! Working with people ranges from 6 months to adults! A fun fact about me, I am a twin!

We took 3rd-5th graders who are on the OT and/or PT caseloads to The Sensory Club in Cedar Park on May 15. The Sensory Club is an open-concept gym that is designed to support sensory health and developmental needs through play. Our students played on a variety of therapeutic equipment, including swings, monkey bars, balance beams, a jumping island, crash pads, a rock-climbing wall, ball pit, and more! It was an opportunity for the students to have fun, socialize, and let their energy out! My favorite part was seeing all of them interact with one another.

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Meet our next of many amazing instructors joining our Communication Skills Workshop 2026! ✨
Who are they, and what exciting topic will they be teaching this summer? You'll have to watch the reel to find out… 👀

Stay tuned, more instructor reveals are coming soon!

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Transcript: Hello! My name is Ursa. This year, I will teach…what? Etymological of Sign Language. What is that? The study of the origin, history, and evolution of sign language, tracing how their forms and meanings have changed over time. Looking forward to it. My tip for CSW is… Hakuna Matata “No worries.”

In honor of National SLP Day, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists! ✨ Check it out and help us celebrate the impact they make every day by supporting communication, language, and student success!

Visual Description: Gradient of light and dark blue background with sparkling stars on each side of the clip. Top of the text: Student Support Services. Staff Spotlight. from Speech Language Pathologist! Student Support Services's logo on the bottom of the reel. One SLP (wearing teal jacket and wearing glasses) answered their questions in the clip.

Transcript:
Text: What is your favorite drink or snack to get you through the day?
SLP: Starbucks iced coffee!
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Text: What do you enjoy most about your job?
SLP: Experiencing seeing kids improve! Watching them to feel more confident and successful!
Text: What is one fun fact about you?
SLP: I love to travel, I have been to 23 countries! Also, my current job is SLP. My previous job was in theatre!