This council advises the State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction in matters pertaining to educational services for children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing. Specifically, this council carries out this function by identifying and prioritizing issues and needs of children and youth who are deaf and hard of hearing in the state of Wisconsin, acting as a conduit between professionals in the field of education and the policy bodies of the state. Recommendations are developed that facilitate educational opportunities for children and youth who are deaf and hard of hearing with input from professionals involved in providing educational opportunities for these children. The Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs is mandated by Wisconsin State Statute 15.377(2).
Membership
State Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Deaf/Hard of Hearing Programs
External Use Membership List- Updated February 17, 2023
| Term Ending 2024 | Term Ending in 2025 | Term Ending 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Interpreter Preparation Pamela Conine Council Chairperson psue@uwm.edu | Parent Sunny Brysch brysch@uwm.edu | Director of Special Education Vacant |
| Member at Large Elizabeth Hipke hipkechick@gmail.com | Teacher Preparation Jennifer Meyer meyerjn@uwosh.edu | |
| Member at Large Kelsey Garcia kelseyshaygarcia@gmail.co | Educational Audiologist Heather McKeough hMcKeough@mcse.k12.wi.us | |
| DHH Teacher Dawn Walbeck dwalbeck@wausauschools.org | Speech & Language Anne Sempos asempos@me.com | |
| Parent Alana Stephens StephensFam2006@gmail.com | Educational Interpreter Sarah Grabko sarahgrabkoterp@gmail.com | |
| Member at Large Lauren Watson watsonlx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us | ||
| Member at Large Christopher Rawlings christopher.rawlings@dhs.wisconsin.gov |
Non-Voting Members
| Assistant State Superintendent Paul Manriquez Department of Public Instruction P.O. Box 7814 Madison, WI 53707-7841 paul.manriquez@dpi.wi.gov | Outreach Services Director Andrew Altmann 309 W. Walworth Ave. Delavan, WI 53115 andrew.altmann@wesp-dhh.wi.gov | WESP-DHH Admin. Interpreter Tina Scott 309 W. Walworth Ave. Delavan, WI 53115 (w) 262-728-7118 tina.scott@wesp-dhh.wi.gov |
| Director of Special Education Patti Williams Department of Public Instruction P.O. Box 7814 Madison, WI 53707-7841 patricia.williams@dpi.wi.gov | WSD Principal Michelle Mickle 309 W. Walworth Ave. Delavan, WI 53115 (w) 262-725-0119 michelle.mickle@wsd.k12.wi.us | Council Secretary Kathleen Lincoln 309 W. Walworth Ave. Delavan, WI 53115 (w) 262-740-2066 kathleen.lincoln@wesp-dhh.wi.gov |
| WESP-DHH Center Director Ryan Gollner 309 W Walworth Ave Delavan WI 53115 (w) 262-740-2066 (cell) 262-949-7872 ryan.gollner@wesp-dhh.wi.gov |
Call for Nominations
The Department of Public Instruction’s Special Education Team and the Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are searching for diverse, motivated individuals to serve on the Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs. This council meets 3-4 times per year and works to advise the State Superintendent on topics specific to the needs of Wisconsin’s students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind. Representation from various professional fields that serve this population, along with deaf individuals, parents of deaf children, and community members make up the council.
The council currently has one opening for a Director of Special Education. If you are interested in serving on the Council, please fill out the council Nomination Form, and send to kathleen.lincoln@wesp-dhh.wi.gov.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply!
Meeting Notice
The next meeting will be held on Monday April 22, 2024 from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm via Zoom. If you would like to attend as a public appearance, share your views with the Council, request special accommodations, receive the Zoom link, or receive more information, please contact Kathleen Lincoln at kathleen.lincoln@wesp-dhh.wi.gov.
Meeting Minutes
For additional information, please contact:
Kathleen Lincoln, kathleen.lincoln@wesp-dhh.wi.gov, V:262-740-2066 or VP:262-724-8179
