SFASU Deaf Education Educator Preparation

All week long, we've been celebrating our incredible Deaf Education alumni as they head back to classrooms, schools, and careers across Texas. Now... it's OUR turn!

The SFASU Deaf Education faculty is officially ready for an exciting Fall Semester!

This year brings a lot of exciting changes:
💜 A HUGE new cohort of future educators
💜 A new hallway to call home (Same building different hall!)
💜 A new department chair
💜 A new department name (Education Resources)

While things may look a little different from the outside, one thing hasn't changed...
🪓 WE'RE STILL HERE!
🪓 The ASL Lab is still here! (same location all cleaned up!)
🪓 We're still passionate about preparing exceptional teachers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
🪓 We're still committed to serving our students, alumni, and the Deaf community. Be on the look out for some exciting events!

Whether you're a current student, an alum, or a friend of the program, we're excited to kick off another incredible year together.

Axe 'em, Jacks! 💜🪓

💜🪓 ’Twas the night before school… (for many!) 🪓💜

And all through the house,
teachers were scrambling…

“WHERE DID I PUT MY BADGE?!"😂

The classrooms are ready-*ish*.
The alarms are set (unfortunately).
The coffee makers are standing by. ☕️
And teachers everywhere are wondering HOW summer went by THAT fast.

But before everyone officially heads BACK TO SCHOOL, we thought it would be fun to welcome some of our SFA Deaf Education alumni back, too! 💜

Here some of our former Deaf Education Lumberjacks — where they are now, what they’re doing, how long they’ve been in the field, and a little advice for those following behind them.

Some are teaching. Some are interpreting. Some have taken completely different paths. And some are retired and probably laughing at the rest of us right now. 😂

No matter where life has taken them…

🪓 Once a Lumberjack, always a Lumberjack!
Axe ’Em, Jacks! 🪓

🍎📚 Let's CLEAR THE LIST for our Deaf Education Teachers! 💜🤟

Our Deaf Education teachers spend countless hours and often their own money, making sure Deaf and Hard of Hearing students have the resources they need to succeed. Let's show them how much we appreciate everything they do!

If you're an SFA Deaf Education alum, drop your Amazon Wish List in the comments below. We'd love to help spread the word and encourage our alumni community to support one another by purchasing an item or two for a fellow teacher or tag a loving parent or friend that loves to give back to our community!

Together, we can invest in classrooms, students, and the future of Deaf Education. 💜

👇 Teachers: Post your Amazon Wish List in the comments!
🛒 Supporters: Browse the lists and bless a classroom!

💡credit: Bayou City Interpreting for the inspiration behind this idea. We loved seeing your "Clear the List" campaign and wanted to bring the same spirit of support to our SFA Deaf Education family. 💜

📦 WE MOVED! 💜
Don't worry—we didn't go far! 😄
The SFA Deaf Education offices have officially moved to a different hallway in the same building!

In the fall, You'll now find us in:
🏢 201G
🏢 201H
🏢 201Y

Good news! The ASL Lab hasn't moved and is still in the same location you've always known.

We can't wait to welcome both our returning and new students this fall! Stop by, say hello, and check out our new space. 💜🤟
Same building. Different hallway. Same amazing Deaf Ed family.

💜 Axe 'Em, Jacks! 🌲

SFA Alumni.... doing Awesome things!