Winter 2023 Newsletter
In the first newsletter of 2023, we share important details about what’s ahead and offer sneak peaks at upcoming OVV events. Click here to read more!
From Maria’s Desk – Winter 2023
Dear OVV Friends and Family, At Ohio Valley Voices, we advocate for and understand the importance of early identification of hearing loss and early access to sound. We know that it is not enough to receive hearing devices early, but they need to fit properly and be worn a minimum of 10 hours a day. …
Supporter Spotlight – Molly Bradfish-Pinson
Despite living just three miles down the road from Ohio Valley Voices, Molly Bradfish-Pinson never knew what OVV was or how important they would become to her family. “I thought it was a church!” she jokes. This changed when Molly’s twin sons, SJ and Quinn, were born prematurely at twenty-nine weeks old. After spending their …
December 2022 Newsletter
In the final newsletter of 2022, we share important details about this year’s Holiday Program and offer sneak peaks at upcoming OVV events. Click here to read more!
From Maria’s Desk – December 2022
Dear OVV Friends and Family, It’s December, and that means OVV is filled with holiday excitement! With just a week left before winter break, our children are full of anticipation for the holiday season and our classrooms and hallways are covered in decorations. Our memory tree is filled with ornaments from our current and alumni …
Staff Spotlight – Alysia Becker
“There’s never a dull moment in ‘Toddler Land,’” says Alysia Becker. “And every moment is totally worth it.” As OVV’s Lead Toddler Teacher, Alysia is responsible for creating a safe and loving environment where the toddlers can build their language skills through modeling, imitation, and structured activities. Along the way, she celebrates the children’s major …
Student Spotlight – Jaxton BieryGolick
A rambunctious, curious kid that soaks up everything, that’s Jaxton! Jaxton BieryGolick turned two in October and is now enrolled in the Toddler Program. After failing his newborn hearing screens, his parents, Brittany and Keith, learned he has congenital sensorineural severe-to-profound hearing loss in both ears. The BieryGolick’s heard about Ohio Valley Voices from one …
November 2022 Newsletter
You don’t want to miss our November 2022 newsletter! Click here to see adorable photos of our children, read a personal note from our Executive Director, and get the scoop on our upcoming #GivingTuesday Happy Hour. And don’t forget to subscribe to have every email newsletter delivered directly to your inbox. It’s the best way …
Supporter Spotlight – Zamaris Geleszinski
Zamaris Geleszinski’s initial encounter with Ohio Valley Voices was a classic case of love at first sight. “Ten years ago my boss invited me to the OVV Annual Gala and I immediately fell in love with the organization,” she recalls. Zamaris, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting …
Student Spotlight – Jacy Fishback
“Sweet and sassy” as mother, Jamie Bryant, describes her three-year-old daughter, Jacy Fishback. At birth, Jacy failed her hearing test. “Two weeks later we found out she has profound bilateral hearing loss that would significantly impact her ability to speak.” During this moment, emotions were all over the place, but hope was not lost. “You …