Summary: Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech announced the appointment of Shawn Naugle as its new CEO and president, who will bring over 17 years of non-profit leadership experience to the organization.
Takeaways:
- Shawn Naugle has a strong background in non-profit leadership and advocacy for children from diverse backgrounds, which aligns with Clarke’s mission to support children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- His achievements include leading his previous organization to its highest student enrollment in 11 years, increasing net assets by $15 million in three years, and boosting community and business partnerships by 30%.
- Clarke is expanding its tVisit® Teleservices Program under Shawn’s leadership to improve access for children with hearing loss and their families, overcoming geographic and accessibility barriers.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech (Clarke) announced the appointment of Shawn Naugle as its new CEO and President.
With over 17 years of experience in non-profit leadership, Naugle has a proven track record of advocating for the rights of children from diverse backgrounds, according to Clarke. His expertise will be aimed at helping guide Clarke toward even greater success in providing children who are deaf or hard of hearing with the tools necessary to thrive and lead fulfilling lives.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Shawn led his previous organization to its highest student enrollment in 11 years, increased net assets by $15 million over three years and achieved a 30% increase in community and business partnerships.
“We are thrilled to welcome Shawn Naugle to Clarke,” says Michael Budner, Chair of Clarke’s Board of Trustees. “As a father whose family has directly benefited from Clarke’s services, I can confidently say that Shawn’s vision, passion and compassionate approach truly embody Clarke’s mission.”
About Clarke Schools
Children served by Clarke are deaf or hard of hearing and use technology, including hearing aids and cochlear implants, to access sound. Clarke’s specially trained teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists and audiologists help them develop listening, literacy, and spoken language skills to maximize their learning.
“It’s pretty incredible to see the impact that Clarke is making,” says Shawn about his new role. “To see an organization that’s been leading the way for over 150 years… it’s not hard to get excited about wanting to be a part of that.”
Shawn’s leadership comes as Clarke expands its work to increase access for children with hearing loss and their families through Clarke’s tVisit Teleservices Program, a vital service in overcoming geographic and accessibility barriers, according to Clarke.
Shawn holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Denver and a master’s of public administration from Strayer University.
Featured Image: Shawn Naugle Photo: Clarke
