Congratulations Dr. Natalie Delgado - LSD Executive Director Announcement

Dr. Natalie Delgado selected as Executive Director of the Louisiana School for the Deaf
July 19, 2023
The Louisiana Special School District is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Delgado as the next Louisiana School for the Deaf Executive Director. She will begin her role on August 1, 2023. Dr. Delgado is a Deaf Latina trilingual educator fluent in ASL, English, and Spanish who has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, and a doctoral degree in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education.
She is currently the statewide outreach director of Deaf education at the Louisiana School for the Deaf and has worked in Deaf education for thirteen years, with past roles including outreach coordinator, elementary and high school teacher, substitute teacher, early interventionist, and beyond. Within her department, she oversees an early intervention program that serves Deaf and hard-of-hearing children ages birth to 5 and their families, as well as consultations, training, and other support for school-age Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and their school professionals. She also works closely with the Louisiana School for the Deaf staff, along with various statewide, regional, and national agencies and service providers, to support the families and students served within her department. Dr. Delgado is a strong advocate for bilingual education and has published and presented numerous times regarding early intervention, literacy, serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing students of various linguistic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, socio-emotional support for the classroom, and more.
The search for the next Louisiana School for the Deaf Executive Director began in May 2023, where the school community came together to develop a leader profile that was used to make decisions on the finalist and next Executive Director. The search process concluded with an on-site campus visit on Thursday, July 13 where each finalist gave presentations to students, staff, and the community, and the visits culminated with interviews with the search committee.
"The Louisiana School District is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Delgado as our new Executive Director. After an extensive search and careful consideration by a search committee comprised of dedicated and passionate LSD staff members, we have found a remarkable leader who clearly cares about our students and embodies the values and vision of our school. Her vision of the future for our school and deep knowledge and familiarity with Deaf Education, key relationships and partnerships, and exceptional leadership skills make Dr. Delgado an outstanding choice for this role. We are confident that under her guidance, LSD will continue to make its community proud of the school and its transformative impact on our students and the state. We extend our warmest welcome and look forward to working collaboratively with Dr. Delgado as Executive Director to achieve our shared goals and advance our mission."
Dr. Delgado said "I am deeply honored to accept the role of Executive Director of Louisiana School for the Deaf. My commitment to our school, staff, families, and community has been unwavering; I am excited to collaborate with our talented team and engage our partners and supporters throughout Louisiana. Together, we will drive positive change, foster growth, and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.”
Innivee Strategies, Inc. wishes to thank the Louisiana School for the Deaf community for participating in the search process, especially those who provided support as staff and volunteers. We also wish to thank the Louisiana School for the Deaf for entrusting our company with facilitating the Executive Director search process. We look forward to the future of Louisiana School for the Deaf under Dr. Delgado’s leadership!
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