Academics

Missouri School for the Deaf provides well-rounded educational opportunities. Students are prepared for the world of work and for higher education according to each individual's potential and preferences. MSD provides separate academic programs for elementary, middle school, and high school students in three main buildings on campus. Programs embrace a multicultural, language-rich environment that emphasizes fully accessible communication through American Sign Language. 

Academic Staff Contacts

Name/Email Title
Christopher Daily Superintendent
Charlene Allison School Support Associate (Work Study Program)
Kaia Beatty School Secretary (Wheeler)
JoAnn Benfield Assistant Superintendent
Lucille Blackwell Teacher
Debbie Burnaman School Supervisor
Lacy Cannon-Hicks Teacher
Heather Dunn Teacher
Henry Gosebrink Long Term Sub/ Teacher
Kimberly Grennan IEP Coordinator
Frances Hemp Long Term Sub/ Teacher
Dan Isaac Teacher
Sherry Lococo Teache
Dr. Allen Miles Assistant Superintedent
Hadassah Peterson School Secretary (Stark)
Susan Peterson Teacher
Meg Ponder Teacher
Preston Ponder Long-Term Substitute
Luis Rivera Teacher
Lindi Roberts School Supervisor
Cherise Santoriello Teacher
Laura Smith Teacher
Virginia Tucker School Librarian
Liberty Velez Teacher
Donna Wolfe School Data Specialist
Paul Wolfe Teacher