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 September 20, 2024
| Term Ending 2025 | Term Ending in 2026 | Term Ending 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| DHH Teacher Dawn Walbeck Antigo, WI | Educational Audiologist Heather McKeough Wausau, WI | Interpreter Preparation Pamela Conine Mukwonago, WI |
| Member at Large Elizabeth Hipke Plover, WI | Speech & Language Anne Sempos Shorewood, WI | Director of Special Education Vacant |
| Member at Large Kelsey Garcia Greenfield, WI | Educational Interpreter Sarah Grabko Stevens Point, WI | |
| Parent Sunny Brysch Shorewood, WI | Member at Large Lauren Watson Milwaukee, WI | |
| Parent Alana Stephens Trevor, WI | Member at Large Christopher Rawlings Milwaukee, WI | |
| Teacher Preparation Jennifer Meyer Oshkosh, WI | ||
Non-Voting Members
| Assistant State Superintendent Paul Manriquez Department of Public Instruction | High School/Transition Principal Michelle Mickle Wisconsin School for the Deaf | Council Secretary Kathleen Lincoln WESP-DHH |
| Director of Special Education Patricia Williams Department of Public Instruction | Outreach Services Director Andrew Altmann Outreach Services | WESP-DHH Admin Interpreter Tina Scott |
| WESP-DHH Center Director Vacant Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
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, January 13 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM via Zoom. If you would like to attend as a public appearance, share your views with the Council, request special accommodations, or receive additional information, please contact Kathleen Lincoln at kathleen.lincoln@wesp-dhh.wi.
Meeting Minutes
For additional information, please contact:
Kathleen Lincoln, kathleen.lincoln@wesp-dhh.wi.gov, V:262-740-2066 or VP:262-724-8179
