Fun Fall Activities

Fun Fall Activities

Summer is Over….Welcome Fall!        The heat of the summer is finally gone, and we can enjoy the cooler temps and activities that lend themselves so beautifully to the season!  Here is a list of fun things to do with your children in the fall: Go for a fall walk and...

Back to School! How to help your little one adjust

Anxiety and Going to School Fall is an exciting time for children and their families, but along with this beautiful season, anxiety may creep in! Anxiety, a 7 letter word that means a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. Whether your pre schooler or college age...
Happy Birthday to us!!

Happy Birthday to us!!

“For Bishop Rosati this was a dream realized. He now had the personnel (the two newly arrived CSJ’s) needed to initiate the work among the deaf.”  Courtesy of CSJ archives 179 years ago today, our founding Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet travelled...

Songs from “Singing for the Brain!”

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“Hear Us Grow!” STL locations expands

“Hear Us Grow!” STL locations expands

We’re so pleased to announce our STL location is growing!  After moving to 1300 Strassner Dr. two years ago, our lease expired in May and we are in need of more space for our programs.  Our Board of Directors considered other facilities but in the end, this...

SJI Prez Teri Ouellette recognized for outstanding work at AG Bell

Our very own Teri Ouellette, SJI President, had a busy service weekend at AG Bell, Deaf Education’s premier gathering for those affected by hearing loss. After handing off her gavel after two years of service to the Academy Friday night, Teri received an award...
Cheryl Broekelmann publishes research on iHear at AG Bell

Cheryl Broekelmann publishes research on iHear at AG Bell

Cheryl Broekelmann, MA, LSLS Cert AVEd, will share her research findings about children with multiple disabilities this weekend at the AG Bell conference in Denver, CO.  Below is the abstract which indicates exciting results for children who may have struggled in...

SJI is a KMOX Voice of Caring Winner!

Have you heard our PSAs on KMOX 1120am? St Joseph Institute for the Deaf won  the June “Voice of Caring” award from KMOX, a local STL radio affiliate.  Click here to see our featured page and listen for our PSAs on KMOX (1120am), KEZK...
“Thanks, Dad.”

“Thanks, Dad.”

This Father’s Day, the following people have provided support in honor/memory of the special men in their lives who helped build the birdhouse, trashed the kitchen with Saturday morning pancakes, picked them up after practice and told them they were awesome even when...
“Thanks, Dad.”

Dad doesn’t need any more ties

But show him you were listening when he told you to change the world through your presence.  For Father’s Day, don’t clutter up the house with another thing he doesn’t need or want.  Instead, make a gift in his name to St Joseph Institute where $25...