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Glennis passionately believes in the foundation of literacy and has focused her studies on early literacy intervention strategies for deaf and hard of hearing children with a career goal to advocate and implement an early literacy curriculum for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Glennis earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Spelman College in Atlanta after an Associate of Applied Science degree in Sign Language Interpreting from Georgia Perimeter College in Clarkston. She then obtained a Master of Arts degree in Middle Grade Math and Science from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta.

Her role as TLC Superintendent makes her the first Black Deaf woman and first HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) graduate to become a Superintendent of a Deaf School throughout the history of Deaf Education, joining the league consisting of a few Deaf BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Deaf School Superintendents in the United States.

Toni received her master’s degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet University and has more than 35 years of experience working in the fields of nonprofit organizations, literacy, classroom management, education reform and lesson planning. She was an Elementary Principal for 25 years prior to moving into a senior leadership role in curriculum and instruction.  Toni is also responsible for supporting TLC’s educational leaders and academic programs.  She is also responsible for TLC’s Educational Compliance through DESE and is a MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Donna holds a Master’s in Nursing and Healthcare Administration from Framingham State University. She has more than 35 years of experience in nursing, includes experience in pediatric critical care, cardiology, medical-surgical care, and nursing education at Emerson Hospital. Donna has also served as nursing faculty at Northeastern and Regis College, as well as the Director of Professional Development at TaraVista Behavioral Health. Before joining TLC in 2022, she was the School Nurse Leader at St. Bridget’s School in Framingham.

When she is not at work, she enjoys travel, especially Disney World, with her husband and son. Her two dogs bring her much joy.

Mary Jane Huru has a deep, personal connection to TLC. She is the mother of a former PIP student, who went on to attend her entire schooling at TLC, graduating in 2010. Mary Jane received her bachelor's degree in Child and Family Services. She has worked at TLC for 25 years, 10 as Admission Director/Family Liaison. Prior, she was the Director of TLC’s Childcare Center.

Greg received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University, where he was also most recently an adjunct professor. He received his Bachelor’s in Psychology from Rochester Institute of Technology. He has conducted numerous psychological and neuropsychological assessments and evaluations and has provided comprehensive psychotherapeutic services to the Deaf community.

Greg brings extensive experience in expertly blending adolescents' academic and therapeutic needs, having participated in multidisciplinary discussions to ensure that a recommended course of treatment is highly individualized for each student.

His work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth includes a predoctoral externship at a family clinic in Washington, DC, and a postdoctoral residency at Aligned Clinical & Educational Services in Virginia. 

Additionally, Greg has experience in hospital and academic settings, completing psychotherapeutic services, crisis intervention, and behavioral evaluations. He has worked at John Hopkins University School of Medicine and Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital and is a former residential care professional at TLC.

Maria earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and then her Master's degree in Special Education from Pennsylvania State University. She is also currently studying for her Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's program at William James College. She has held various positions at The Learning Center for the Deaf including Child Care Worker, Family Partner, and Teacher. She has over 10 years of experience in working with deaf children and adults and 5 years teaching. Maria remains a strong advocate for Mental Health, diversity, and inclusion. 

Jessica is originally from Ohio and has lived in Massachusetts for more than 25 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Studies and a Masters degree in Deaf Education from Boston University, is a certified teacher of the deaf and special education administrator, and is a nationally certified ASL interpreter.

Jessica has worked at Marie Philip School since 2002 and has been an administrator in the Secondary department since 2016, first as Assistant Principal, then Interim Principal, and currently as Principal. Jessica strives to make the staff and students in her department feel supported and valued, as they work toward the common goal of ensuring every student is prepared to achieve the future of their choice.

When Jessica is not on campus cheering for MPWS Galloping Ghosts teams or supporting student organizations, she is a proud mom to a 4th grader and a 7th grader whom she hopes are learning to embody inclusive, antiracist, and Jewish values.

John received his Educational Leadership and Education Specialist certificate from the University of New Mexico and his Master’s in Special Education/Deaf Education from the University of Tennessee.

He has worked at three Deaf schools, most recently Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, where he was a High School Teacher and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Coach. He has experience in both middle and high school classrooms, teaching ELA and Social Studies while coaching and sponsoring numerous student-led activities and groups.

John is passionate about fostering a school culture that emphasizes continuous improvement. He leverages innovative teaching strategies and collaborative approaches to enhance student engagement and academic success.

May-lin Eu is Deaf and was born in Malaysia. She graduated from Gallaudet University  with a Master's in Deaf Education. After graduation, she came to The Learning Center for the Deaf, where she has spent the last 26 years here as an ASL teacher, tutor, mentor, and educator for grades 3 through 5.

Passionate about facilitating learning in all academic areas, May-lin has established and maintained strong relationships with families and students through her open communication and accessible instructional style.

May-lin has participated in a number of presentations and trainings, most recently completing training in a Strategic and Interactive Writing Instruction (SIWI) federal grant, as well as presenting:  “Comparison between American Sign Language and Signed Exact English in U.S. Deaf Bilingual Education System” to Malaysian Deaf community in September 2021.

Milmaglyn holds certification in Connecticut as an Integrated Early Childhood Education (*N-Grade 3) and Special Education in K-12, as well as a Birth-to-Three Program Service Coordinator.   She also has a Sixth-Year Leadership Certificate and is currently a Certified Visual Communication Sign Language Evaluator.