Director Bobbie Beth Scoggins, Ed.D brings a wealth of experience in management, advocacy and information-sharing to SOC at TSD. She also brings her expertise in acting as a professional actor- performing in sign language and voice. In her current role as the director, she leads the team towards the ideal that every Texas family who needs resources or services would be reached.

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Nicole Beaver brings 15+ years of experience and passion in deaf education to her role as an Online Resources Outreach Specialist. She brings her expertise to digitalized resources, such as lesson plans, videos, or distance learning classes. As a parent of deaf children and former educator, she knows firsthand the importance of resources being readily available and accessible across the state.

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As the Intervention Care Coordinator, Shelly can relate to families with newly identified children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Having adopted two Deaf children, she works with families to help them feel connected and not alone as they begin a new journey with a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. Shelly provides referrals to family support, language, and health resources so parents of newly identified children can build a strong foundation of language and communication.

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Lisa Cochran is a Multimedia Specialist, supporting American Sign Language Storytelling distance learning classes and ASL literacy resources. As the ASL Storytelling program has expanded from four to thirty-plus classes, Lisa enjoys interacting with students and seeing their faces light up as they go through an ASL read-aloud of a story.

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Program specialist Marla Martinez brings 10+ years of experience working in community programs, adult outreach, and interpreting. Connecting people to resources for an improved quality of life is her passion. Marla provides coordination and program support, especially in areas of access, operations, and technical assistance. 

Outreach Specialist – Communications & Community Relations. Keena is a member of SOC’s and TSD’s communications teams. She works to secure partnerships with community organizations, handles public and media relations, manages campus volunteerism, and leads development activities.

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As SOC’s Studio Manager, Julian S. Moiwai oversees our studios and supports video productions. Video-based resources present a unique challenge and Julian tackles them with creativity and skill, giving students, families, and professionals across the state of Texas the best resources they deserve.

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Rachella Moore, Summer Camps and Programs Coordinator, works behind the scenes to plan different summer camps and programs for students, from the ages of 3 to 21 years old. She loves meeting campers and seeing their laughing faces. This motivates her to work towards expanding Summer Camps and Programs in different cities across Texas.

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Aaron Mowell started at the center 10 years ago when he first joined the Discovery Retreat team in 2010. As a Project Manager, he enjoys brainstorming ideas and events that will greatly benefit the student population in Texas. It is his goal to offer more events and programs in more locations across Texas.

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Heather Parker brings her experience as a deaf mentor and parent guide to SOC’s Family Services. As a former itinerant teacher and ECI service provider, Heather is fervently committed to helping families and young children develop a strong language foundation and sense of belonging.  In her role as the Birth to 3 specialist, she curates resources and fosters connections that meet the ever-changing needs of families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

As the Project Manager for Family Services, Jennifer Prigge enjoys seeing families engage with their children and a community that provides support. She first connected to SOC as a professional in a local Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDPSD). Her experiences with RDSPDs, combined with SOC resources, fortifies her belief that all children who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families should have access to resources and support without judgment.

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As one of the center’s Outreach Specialists, Donna Valverde supports the project or program development and management. She enjoys the creative aspects of her role in marketing, content development, and social media management.

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Cindy A Wiechman enjoys connecting people to the right resources or services. As a program specialist, she provides Operational Support to the team to achieve the center’s goals and objectives. Her mastery of support includes collaboration with the Business and Purchasing office.

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