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Frustration is growing within the Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind (HSDB) these days.
Why? Because our only deaf principal was removed from the HSDB administration office. In just three years, the deaf principal helped HSDB become a nationally accredited school with Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Having a deaf principal in charge lifts the students to self-directed learner level. Most of the staff and teachers are dedicated to educating young minds by empowering them using ASL. Students have 100% access to communication on the HSDB campus.
The new administrator is hearing and does not sign, and has no knowledge of deaf education. HSDB teachers, staff, parents and students were never asked their opinions of how important it is to have a deaf principal.
We want to bring back our deaf principal, and out of the dark ages into the light. We want deaf education to move forward, not backward. Bring our deaf principal back to HSDB.
Ed Chevy
Ewa Beach
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