TSD 2021 Homecoming Canceled
Because of the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in the state of Tennessee, TSD has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Homecoming on September 18th (next Saturday).
News & Announcements
Updated Football & Volleyball Schedules 9/15/2021
There have been some changes to TSD's football and volleyball schedules. Please contact Rene' Skelton, Interim. Athletic Director, if you have any questions. Go Vikings!
TN Deaf Mentor Program "Meet a Deaf Professional" Webinar - September 30
Families, please join TN Deaf Mentor Program on September 30th at 7:00 pm EST / 6:00 pm CST for the Meet a Deaf Professional Webinar with special guest, Raven Sutton, who will discuss "Deaf Culture: Music & Dancing". If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please contact Briella Diaz b.diaz@tsdeaf.org. We hope to see you there!
The PTCA of TSD Invites You to Join Us!
The PTCA of TSD is a place for parents, teachers, staff, and community supporters to come together to collectively support TSD and share ideas as equals. The PTCA of TSD invites you to join us as we support TSD. For more information, check out the PTCA's Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ptcaoftsd
TN Deaf Mentor Program "Meet a Deaf Professional" Webinar - August 26
Families, please join TN Deaf Mentor Program on August 26th 7:00 pm EST / 6:00 pm CST for the Meet a Deaf Professional Webinar with special guest, Sarah Sparks, who will discuss "Audiology & Deaf Culture: Can They Coexist?". If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please contact Briella Diaz b.diaz@tsdeaf.org. We hope to see you there!
Tennessee Schools for the Deaf Announces Next Superintendent - Friday, July 30th, 2021
Dr. Sandra Edwards has been selected as the next Superintendent of Tennessee Schools for the Deaf.
The search for the next TSD Superintendent began in early March 2021 which produced three finalists, and they were evaluated by a search committee of teachers, staff, parents, community members, and alumni with representation from all three TSD campuses (Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson). Dr. Josh Mason, Assistant Commissioner of State Special Schools at the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), accepted the search committee’s unanimous recommendation of Dr. Sandra Edwards as the next Superintendent of TSD on Monday, July 19, 2021. Full press release from Innivee Strategies can be found on TSD's Superintendent Search page.
The search for the next TSD Superintendent began in early March 2021 which produced three finalists, and they were evaluated by a search committee of teachers, staff, parents, community members, and alumni with representation from all three TSD campuses (Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson). Dr. Josh Mason, Assistant Commissioner of State Special Schools at the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), accepted the search committee’s unanimous recommendation of Dr. Sandra Edwards as the next Superintendent of TSD on Monday, July 19, 2021. Full press release from Innivee Strategies can be found on TSD's Superintendent Search page.
Tennessee Schools for the Deaf is seeking feedback on our ESSER 3.0 funding plan.
As a district, TSD is at a juncture at which we need your input towards ESSER 3.0 funding. Summer break is not the easiest time to connect with our families and community members, but we are asking for your feedback! Thank you for supporting TSD.
Family Learning Week (FLW): July 12 - July 16
Families, please join Parent Outreach on July 12 - 16 for FLW! Family Learning Week will provide seminars about relevant topics to raising children with hearing concerns. To register, please click the link provided in the flyer.
TSD Superintendent Search - Finalists Announced - Monday, June 21, 2021
The TSD Search Committee announced the finalists for the TSD Superintendent on Monday, June 21, 2021. Details and finalist information is available on the TSD Superintendent Search webpage which includes the video announcement (ASL with captions), finalist bio's, and interview schedule.
TN Deaf Mentor Program "Meet a Deaf Professional" Webinar - June 24
Families, please join TN Deaf Mentor Program on June 24th 7:00 pm EST / 6:00 pm CST for the Meet a Deaf Professional Webinar with special guest, Sara Miller, who will discuss Linguistic Overprotection. If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please contact Briella Diaz b.diaz@tsdeaf.org. We hope to see you there!