Julie Rems-Smario - Primary Presenter,Co-Presenter
DawnSignPress
Credentials: MA Deaf Education, MS Counseling
Other Affiliations: 1) National Association of the Deaf, Silver Springs, Maryland 2) California School for the Deaf, Fremont, California
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Julie Rems-Smario, M.A., M.S.: After graduating from California State University, Northridge, Julie joined California School for the Deaf (CSD) as early childhood educator. After receiving her MS in Counseling, Julie joined the first national training held by Abused Deaf Women Advocacy Services and founded DeafHope as the executive director. In 2010, she returned to CSD as an Educational Consultant working with families and school's media. Her work has been recognized with several awards such as CNN Heroes and E-Women Network International Humanitarian Award. |
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ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exist.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
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Christopher Patterson - Co-Presenter
University of Georgia
Credentials: BA in Special Education, MA in Deaf Education, EDS in Teacher Leadership, ASLTA-Provision certified
Other Affiliations: 1) University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 2) National Association of the Deaf, Silver Springs, Maryland
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Christopher Patterson: Currently a doctoral student in the Elementary Education employed at University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, Christopher M. Patterson is passionate about his advocacy work on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah and went on to work Deaf Education and Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership from Mercer University in Atlanta.
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ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exist.
Nonfinancial -
Has a Political (I am a board member of NAD.)
relationship for Board membership.
Has a Personal,Personal interest (member of Georgia Association of the Deaf)
relationship for Other volunteer activities.
Has a Professional (I hold certification for teaching American Sign Language)
relationship for Other volunteer activities.
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