Blind Teachers in the News

Blind and visually impaired teachers are able to work in a wide variety of roles, from classroom teaching to special education to subjects such as art and music. Below is a list of blind teachers whose stories have been published in articles or videos online.

'A real learning experience'
This story highlights the experiences of Alexis Read, a student teacher with low vision teaching at the high school level.

Here's Looking At You, Kids: Blind Teacher Shows Students A New Way To See The World
This story highlights the student teaching experiences of Melissa Lagroue, a blind elementary school teacher.

Blind Teacher Puts Life In Perspective
This story and accompanying video highlight the experiences of Jim Hughes, a totally blind high school English teacher.

Blind Teacher Gives Students Insight Into Life
This story highlights the experiences of Cayte Mendez, a blind kindergarten teacher in the Bronx.

Legally Blind Art Teacher Opens Students' Minds
This story highlights Elizabeth Castellano's experiences as an art teacher with low vision.

Blind gym teacher carries the torch in Italy
This story and accompanying video share the story of Steven Sloan, a totally blind gym teacher.

Blind teacher has ‘seen’ her students succeed for 36 years
This story tells the story of Yvonne Robinson, a grade three teacher with low vision. Yvonne Robinson's story is also featured in a video on YouTube.

Blind teacher is an active student of change
This article tells the story of Dan Almeida, a blind grade six teacher who returned to teaching after losing his vision.

Educational Inspiration: One Teacher's Unique Perspective
This article tells the story of Judy Turner, a blind teacher of students with visual impairments who is also visually impaired herself.

Legally blind principal takes school to new heights
This article tells Connie Gibson's story of being a legally blind principal.

Deaf, Blind Teacher Inspires Many
This story is about Tommy Bedwell, a sign language teacher who is deafblind.

Devoted Deaf And Blind Teacher Provides Inspiration For Students Like Herself
This story highlights the experiences of Jerrie Lawhorn, a deafblind teacher who teaches distance education courses.


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Navigation Home Deciding to Be a Teacher Applying and Preparing to Study Taking Classes in a Teacher Education Program Being a Teacher Continuing to Teach After Vision Loss Mentoring Others Taking Advantage of Resources Blind Teachers in the News Blog Links Site Map	Blind Teachers in the News Blind and visually impaired teachers are able to work in a wide variety of roles, from classroom teaching to special education to subjects such as art and music. Below is a list of blind teachers whose stories have been published in articles or videos online. 'A real learning experience' This story highlights the experiences of Alexis Read, a student teacher with low vision teaching at the high school level. Here's Looking At You, Kids: Blind Teacher Shows Students A New Way To See The World This story highlights the student teaching experiences of Melissa Lagroue, a blind elementary school teacher. Blind Teacher Puts Life In Perspective This story and accompanying video highlight the experiences of Jim Hughes, a totally blind high school English teacher. Blind Teacher Gives Students Insight Into Life This story highlights the experiences of Cayte Mendez, a blind kindergarten teacher in the Bronx. Legally Blind Art Teacher Opens Students' Minds This story highlights Elizabeth Castellano's experiences as an art teacher with low vision. Blind gym teacher carries the torch in Italy This story and accompanying video share the story of Steven Sloan, a totally blind gym teacher. Blind teacher has ‘seen’ her students succeed for 36 years This story tells the story of Yvonne Robinson, a grade three teacher with low vision. Yvonne Robinson's story is also featured in a video on YouTube. Blind teacher is an active student of change This article tells the story of Dan Almeida, a blind grade six teacher who returned to teaching after losing his vision. Educational Inspiration: One Teacher's Unique Perspective This article tells the story of Judy Turner, a blind teacher of students with visual impairments who is also visually impaired herself. Legally blind principal takes school to new heights This article tells Connie Gibson's story of being a legally blind principal. Deaf, Blind Teacher Inspires Many This story is about Tommy Bedwell, a sign language teacher who is deafblind. Devoted Deaf And Blind Teacher Provides Inspiration For Students Like Herself This story highlights the experiences of Jerrie Lawhorn, a deafblind teacher who teaches distance education courses.
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