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Teacher Feature – Kelly Surette

April 17, 2019 10:02 am Published by Comments Off on Teacher Feature – Kelly Surette

Music teacher, Kelly Surette, has done some amazing things for the CCCBSD music program since she joined the team in September 2017. Enthusiastic, passionate, and kind, Kelly connects with her...


21st Annual Spring Soiree Benefit Auction

March 6, 2019 10:21 am Published by Comments Off on 21st Annual Spring Soiree Benefit Auction

Each year, The Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf hosts the Spring Soiree Benefit Auction. This event, now in its 21st year, is a time to bring friends,...


3D Printed ASL Cookie Cutters

February 13, 2019 10:46 am Published by Comments Off on 3D Printed ASL Cookie Cutters

  As a Valentine’s Day surprise for CCCBSD faculty, Janice Coughlin, Assistive Technology Specialist, and Joe Sharamitaro, IT Specialist, began using the 3D printer to to create cookie cutters of...


Accommodating Students in APE Class

January 11, 2019 11:19 am Published by Comments Off on Accommodating Students in APE Class

At CCCBSD, many students have mobility challenges and require the assistance of wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility devices. When students step into the gym, Caitlyn Clair, APE (Adaptive Physical Education)...


Teacher Feature – Christine Majeskey

December 5, 2018 11:30 am Published by Comments Off on Teacher Feature – Christine Majeskey

Having worked at CCCBSD for 34 years, Christine Majesky has seen firsthand how much the school has changed. Christine maintains lots of enthusiasm for her work and students, and says...


Amy Szarkowski

November 26, 2018 10:44 am Published by Comments Off on Amy Szarkowski

This summer, The Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD) was excited to have Dr. Amy Szarkowski join the team as the new Clinical Director. Amy’s main role...


Accessibility Services in CCCBSD’s Music Program

September 5, 2018 1:47 pm Published by Comments Off on Accessibility Services in CCCBSD’s Music Program

CCCBSD is one of the few deaf/hard of hearing schools that offers music classes, and the music classroom itself is equipped with numerous unique and advanced accessibility services to give...


CCCBSD’s Garden

August 14, 2018 1:08 pm Published by Comments Off on CCCBSD’s Garden

  About a year ago, Sam Snow-Cronin started as a paraprofessional at CCCBSD. This summer, after noticing an unused raised garden bed outside the school, he thought that students could...