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SAVE THE DATE: The ESDAA Division 1 Girls' Basketball Tournament is scheduled to take place at the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, CT, on February 13, 14, and 15, 2026!
Additional details will be provided soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to American AD Christopher DiSanto at [email protected]. The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) shared that Dr. Christine Lewis will be the new Director of Student Life & Athletics.
The previous Athletic Director David Simanski is currently holding the position as the Manager of Special Education inside the Central Office along with the school Superintendent. Dr. Lewis can be reached at [email protected] for the athletics schedule. Congratulations! After a long-time Athletic Director Carolynne Reed of the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf announced that she will step down from the helm.
Patrick Gillepse was selected to serve as the next Athletic Director for the Colts. One of the Patrick's big task as a new Athletic Director at Katzenbach would be preparing to host the upcoming ESDAA Division 2 Soccer Tournament on the weekend of October 17 & 18. The Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association look forward to have Patrick joining the aboard to lead and making postiive impacts on the MKSD student-athletes. 
ESDAA would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Nicole Jones for her unwavering dedication and exceptional hard work during her tenure as ESDAA Secretary and at Delaware School for the Deaf. We sincerely wish her the very best of luck in her new role as Athletic Director at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. Her presence and contributions will be deeply missed, but we are confident that you will continue to excel and lead FSDB Athletics to great success.
*** Press Release from Florida SDB *** We are proud to announce that Nicole Jones will be joining our school as the new Athletic Director, beginning August 26. Nicole brings with her an impressive 14 years of experience working in education, including 7 years as a PE/Health Teacher and Athletic Director at the Delaware School for the Deaf. Under her guidance, the sports program at Delaware flourished—offering more opportunities for student-athletes and fostering a culture of inclusion and excellence. She was the basketball head coach for 10 years and received numerous awards during her time. Her favorite memory was winning the ESDAA championship back to back. In 2017, she received the NDIAA coach of the year. She also served as secretary for ESDAA and is currently the secretary for NDIAA. Her leadership not only shaped the athletic program but also empowered students to grow as confident, collaborative, and resilient individuals. We are thrilled to welcome Nicole to what will be her new home for many years to come. Her passion, experience, and vision will shape the future of our athletic department—and we can’t wait to see the incredible journey ahead. Welcome, Nicole Jones and your family, to ours! #PassionPridePerseverance #FSDBAthletics  📍 2026 ESDAA Division 1 Boys Basketball Tournament & Cheerleading Competition
📅 Save the Date – February 6-8, 2026 at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready for an exciting weekend of competition, camaraderie, and school spirit! Stay tuned for more details about the tournament. Spread the word and start the countdown now! --Kallie Mendenhall, WPSD Athletic Director |