Barbara Luetke: In honor of my 65th birthday and semi-retirement...

45 years educating deaf or hard of hearing children

Do you have a relative or friend with hearing loss? I have dedicated my adult life (45 years!) to educating children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

I have trained over 350 teachers of the deaf, published seven books and over 100 published journal articles about deafness, and now, having just turned 65, am beginning the road to retirement from my current job as an administrator at Northwest School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, located right here in Shoreline!

This incredible school is the only one of its kind in the world— the gem in the Emerald City, as we like to say!

Nationally-referenced research has demonstrated that the NWSDHH students (from some 22 school districts around the Seattle area) have average or above speech, English language, and reading levels, and that more of our graduates (compared to the national average reported in a recent study) earn college degrees and are gainfully employed.

Barbara is dedicated to the school,
which needs a new playground

So, to celebrate my milestone birthday and dedication to deaf education, I am asking for your help. 

Let's improve the playground at Northwest School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, where 40 deserving children would like sound based toys and overhead protection from the rain.

All you have to do is go to the school website, and look to the right for the “donate” button. When you make a contribution you can note that you intend the money for the playground and would like a tax receipt.

Thanks for your support,

Barbara Luetke