Avonne Brooker-Rutowski
Born deaf to deaf parents, Avonne attended Gallaudet University and graduated with BA in Psychology, followed with her Masters degree in Deaf Education at McDaniel College. She concluded her work at Gallaudet Leadership Institute with an Education Specialist degree. Right after graduate school, Avonne secured her first job as a preschool teacher at Texas School for the Deaf for 8 years. She then became the Principal in Elementary for five wonderful years and was later appointed as Director of Instruction in 2006. With 20 years experience in Deaf Education, she is enjoying her second year as an Outreach Program Specialist where she is a contributing member to the future generation of deaf and hard of hearing children. Avonne is thrilled to be a part of ASDC. Working with a group of eager, passionate, and creative board members is her inspiration! Avonne is also a proud mother of two children (Alexandria, 13 who attends Texas School for the Deaf) and (Andrew, 7 who loves to declare himself as a CODA) residing in Austin with her husband, Paul Rutowski.
Beth S. Benedict, Ph.D.
A professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C., has focused on family involvement in schools with deaf and hard of hearing children, early childhood education, advocacy, early communication, and partnerships between deaf and hearing professionals and early intervention programs and services. Her work has been shared in numerous publications and through her work as a national and international presenter. Dr. Benedict is very involved in different organizations and boards. She is Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, Past President of the American Society of Deaf Children, on the Council of Education of the Deaf, the Maryland Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Advisory Council and actively involved in a variety of other EHDI initiatives. Beth is married to Dwight and has two deaf daughters, Rachel and Lauren.
Board of Directors
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 Treasurer Timothy G. Frelich Maryland Laurent Clerc Kendall Green This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Timothy's Profile |
 Secretary Kristin DiPerri Pennsylvania This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Kristin's Profile |
MEMBERS AT LARGE
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Tami Hossler
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Jeff Bravin |
John Egbert |
Tony Ronco |
 Lisalee D. Egbert Assistant Professor California State University, Sacramento California This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Lisalee's Profile |
 Robert Hill Superintendent Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Arizona This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
 Erin Kane Assistant Director of Admissions & Visitation NTID New York This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Erin's Profile |
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Peter L. Bailey |
 Stefanie D. Ellis-Gonzales, MSW Deaf Counseling Services Ohlone College, Fremont California This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Stefanie's Profile |
 Tom D’Angelo Regional Account Executive ZVRS Maryland This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tom's Profile |
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