Fall 2025 Schedule

Jasmine Hall is the Youth and Family Support Specialist and Substitute Staff Member in Charge for Elementary program. Jasmine Holds a B.A. in American Sign Language from Kent State University. Prior to working at FCD Jasmine worked for the American Sign Language Club at Kent State. You can contact her via email: Jasmine@fcdpinellas.org   

John Miller is the Youth and Family Support Specialist Assistant for the Elementary program.  

 John started his career as an educator in the K-12 Public School System in Central Michigan.  He earned a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. A highlight of his efforts resulted in the development of an entire inter-generational Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program collaborating with local businesses, the university, and and families.

At Michigan State University John studied for his PhD in Literacy focusing on the D/HH population. 

John also met his business partners at MSU and 16 years ago they created signingsavvy.com.

John has focused on literacy for the bulk of his career. He worked at MSU training teachers and continuing his research. You can contact him via email: John@fcdpinellas.org   

 (Raising  Expectations & Achievement of Children with Hearing Loss)  Cultural and linguistic enrichment opportunities for Deaf and hard-of-hearing elementary-aged children, their siblings, and children who have parents/guardians with hearing loss. Students participate in afterschool programs and special events that facilitate mental and physical development. Some of the current activities include but are not limited to robotics, life skills, tutoring, STEM/Arts, and girl scouts.  

     Learning Is For Everyone

The LIFE program is a mentorship program, where the students are paired up with adult mentors. The mentors meet with the students at least once a month, sometimes more. During the sessions, the students learn how to navigate the world along side their Deaf/hh mentor. The sessions include life skills, social development, and advocacy skills. The goal is for the students to gradually take on more and more responsibilities, until they are ready to become mentors for another group of students. 

 Not sure where to bring the kids during days off of school? 

At FCD, students are provided day camps during certain days that school is not in session. Students will participate in fun field trips, academic support, recreational activities, and much more. 

 The Family Center on Deafness Girl Scouts Program is proud to host the only Deaf and Hard of Hearing Girl Scout Troop in the state of Florida. This unique program provides girls with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, build lifelong friendships, and engage in community service projects in an environment that celebrates their language and culture. Through hands-on activities, teamwork, and mentorship, our troop empowers members to grow in confidence while making a positive impact in the community.