Chris is the WSB CARES Coordinator and is a Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Chris brings nearly 30 years of experience to her role.  She has experience teaching children who are D/deaf or hard of hearing in four different states in a variety of settings–public school, university clinic, statewide outreach, and most recently, 17 years in a non-profit agency as Program Director for Early Intervention services, working within the WI Birth to 3 Program. She has worked with children and families who use American Sign Language, Total Communication and Listening and Spoken Language. She received an Advanced rating in ASL skill level and also holds certification as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert AVEd).  She has also coordinated parent educational and support services, social-recreational events for children and families, sign language classes and larger family-focused events such as an annual statewide Family Learning Vacation weekend. ckometer@cesa1.k12.wi.us, 262-787-9500, ext. 9558