Category: Video
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Gallaudet: Philip Wilmer shares his story
Video created by Gallaudet Division of Student Affairs in Gallaudet University. Philip shares how his grit and perspective led him to never give up on his education. Therapy has been a big tool for him and he “hopes all of you can find your foundation and build from that,” to build towards tour best self…
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Megan Majocha in VoA article
Student Hopes Genetics Will Raise the Voice of the Deaf This article is published on December 3, 2018, by Donald Winzer. Megan Majocha’s schedule will leave you breathless. As an undergrad, she worked three internships. She knows three languages and is a dedicated follower of the very popular medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” Add to that a…
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WPSD VIDEO: Dr. Farmer, new CEO of WPSD
From YouTube: The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) is proud to announce the appointment of Steven E. Farmer, M.S., Ed.D., as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Farmer comes to WPSD from the Tennessee School for the Deaf, where he had served as Director of Student Life. In that position, Farmer supervised…
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Deaf cheerleaders sign their team spirit
Cheerleaders for the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf may not be yelling, but that doesn’t mean their messages aren’t being heard. Members of the cheerleading squad use hand signals and facial expressions to promote their team spirit. They cheer for the Lions boys and girls basketball teams at the Edgewood school in front of…
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Programs of WPSD Employment Opportunities
The Programs of WPSD is the largest private employer of Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are committed to hiring qualified Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in all positions throughout our programs. Available employment opportunities are posted at wpsd.org and thescrantonschool.org.
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Update on the Search for a New CEO of WPSD
After twenty-two successful years as the Executive Director/CEO of WPSD, Mr. Don Rhoten announced his intention to retire from his position effective June 30, 2016. After his announcement, the Search Committee outlined the process they would follow to find his replacement. The Committee wanted to take this opportunity to update the WPSD community on the…
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WPSD Facts: Director / CEO position
David Strait, WPSD Class of 2007 and Alumni Members-at-Large shares about the facts how the process work for interview the candidates for WPSD Executive Director / CEO position.
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Joshua Sechman, Class of ’07 intern in the video
Joshua Sechman, Class of 2007 and Gallaudet student, is featured in the video, worked intern 2015 at Philadelphia Insurance Companies in Philadelphia, PA.
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WPSD Video: The New Residence at WPSD
WPSD officially opened the new Residence, a beautiful and energy-efficient living space for our residential students. The new Residence has 6 living suites, each with bedrooms, bathrooms, a study area, and a kitchen. It features a state-of-the-art wireless and information technology and a geothermal hearing and cooling system. More importantly, the new Residence is a…