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 …
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!
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
“I often cry happy tears,” says Ohio Valley Voices’ Testing Administrator, Kristen Haught. “I love coming to work each day and connecting with the kids.” Kristen began her OVV journey six years ago as a Listening and Spoken Language Provider (LSLP), working in both the Learning Center and Toddler Program. Now Kristen is the primary …
Dear OVV Friends and Family, Get ready because the holiday season is almost upon us! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and before we know it Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s will be here. I simply love this time of year. The atmosphere of good cheer and celebration that it brings. Over the …
