Deaf & Hard of Hearing

A student who is deaf or hard of hearing is one who exhibits a hearing loss, whether permanent or fluctuating, which interferes with the acquisition or maintenance of auditory skills necessary for the normal development of speech, language, and academic achievement.

Bulloch County Schools' Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program contact is Sherri Cannady. For more information, please contact your child's school or the Student Support Services Department at 912.212.8578. The state of Georgia's contact for deaf and hard of hearing services is Dr. Frank Nesbit. He may be contacted at the following:

Dr. Frank Nesbit

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Consultant

1870 Twin Towers East

205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE

Atlanta, GA 30334

4040.844.8741

770.344.4457 (fax)

Key Contacts

Leslie Schlierf, Executive Director
Special Education Services
912.212.8581

Paula Jacobs, Assistant Director
Special Education Services
912.212.8586

Julie Mixon, Director
Special Education
912-212-8584

Nicole Deal, Secretary
912.212.8580
912.212.8609 (fax)

Key Resources

Hands & Voices (National)

Hands & Voices (Georgia)

Georgia Department of Education Deaf & Hard of Hearing Rules and Regulations