[Nfbwv-talk] WVSDB News Release

[judy see]

A duel degree somewhere in VI qualifications would make me feel optomistic. 
Many people have them VI/HI.  That would be a challenge.
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From: "Sheri Koch via Nfbwv-talk" <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 4:12 PM
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> This is an interesting choice. I see Dr. Keller has a very strong 
> background in deafness but not blindness. It will be interesting to see in 
> what direction the school for the blind will go.
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>> On Aug 21, 2015, at 4:03 PM, Smyth, Charlene R via Nfbwv-talk 
>> <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> August 21, 2015
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>> New Superintendent Named for the West Virginia
>> Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
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>> CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) voted 
>> unanimously during a special meeting Friday to hire Dr. Martin Keller, 
>> Jr. as the new superintendent for the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf 
>> and the Blind.
>>
>> Keller replaces Dr. Lynn Boyer, who announced her retirement earlier this 
>> year. Keller will assume his new role on September 16, 2015. An Indiana 
>> native, Keller currently serves as principal at the Indiana School for 
>> the Deaf. He holds a doctorate in Deaf Education/Deaf Studies from Lamar 
>> University and three advanced degrees including an Educational Specialist 
>> degree in Change Leadership from Gallaudet University, a master's degree 
>> in Deaf Education from McDaniel College and a master's degree in 
>> Educational Administration from Xavier University.
>>
>> Keller said he is optimistic about the future of the school and hopes his 
>> work will be an inspiration to deaf, hard of hearing and visually 
>> impaired students. "My leadership style has always been student-centered 
>> and I look forward to the opportunity to build on the West Virginia 
>> Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's tradition of developing its students 
>> into the leaders of tomorrow," Keller said Friday following the WVBE 
>> vote.
>>
>> Keller has worked with diverse groups of deaf and hard of hearing 
>> individuals for more than 16 years, including 14 years as an 
>> administrator managing student service programs, both at the elementary 
>> and secondary school levels.
>>
>> "Dr. Keller brings innovative ideas, strong leadership skills and a 
>> highly effective management style which I believe will take the West 
>> Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to the next level," said 
>> Gayle Manchin, chair of the hiring committee and immediate past president 
>> of the WVBE. "I am confident in his ability to outline a comprehensive 
>> strategic plan that will prepare students for the 21st century world of 
>> work."
>>
>> Established in 1870, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind 
>> is located in Romney, W.Va. The school is designed to meet the special 
>> needs of children with hearing disabilities, visual disabilities or those 
>> with combined hearing and visual losses.
>>
>> For additional information, contact Kristin Anderson at the WVDE Office 
>> of Communications at 304-558-2699 or 
>> Kristin.Anderson at k12.wv.us<mailto:Kristin.Anderson at k12.wv.us>.
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>> Here is a little more information I obtained on Superintendent Keller:
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>> Dr. Martin P. Keller, Jr., has accepted the position.  Dr. Keller has 
>> worked in the field of Deaf Education for 20 years, the last 14 years as 
>> principal at several state schools for the deaf across the nation, most 
>> recently as the high school and middle school principal at the Indiana 
>> School for the Deaf.  Dr. Keller comes from an all Deaf-family of 10 and 
>> has received his doctoral degree in Deaf Education/Deaf Studies from 
>> Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.  His passions include biking, 
>> working out, hiking, and the Green Bay Packers.  We look forward to his 
>> leadership for academics, instruction, campus-wide coordination and 
>> statewide collaboration.
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