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Ninalynn McGruder, M.Ed. (She/Her)

Communication Coach

Hello!  I am a certified Teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing (TODHH) and DHH Developmental Specialist with Family Conversations.  I have spent most of my life in Washington state and consider this beautiful place home.  I earned my Bachelor’s in education from St. Martin’s University and later my Master’s in deaf education from the University of Northern Colorado. I taught special education kindergarten and high school as a TOD.  I also served as a district DHH program coordinator. I enjoy working with children and their families, and I’ve devoted a lot of time to deepening my understand of, and supporting, caregiver and child relationships. I grew up with sign and especially like to consider sibling relationships within a home.  

In addition to this rewarding work, I enjoy spending time with my family, caring for our animals, gardening, reading and learning, and exploring the great PNW!

Sign name: “N” taps the heart

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