Meet THE TEAM
2024-2026
Chelsey Ingalls
jean Mendis |
Megan Havens
ashley humphreyS |
Colleen Ticherich
christy barr |
Chelsey Ingalls -Educational Interpreter
I am lucky to have been interpreting in Ohio schools for 8 years. I am a proud graduate of both Sinclair Community College and Wright State University. I have passions in the areas of language deprivation, Deaf literacy, and interpreter training. I am a proponent of the statement: "A Deaf student could have the best teacher in the world but, without the best interpreter in the world, it would mean nothing." I'm so excited to be a part of Deaf Education Ohio and love working towards improved access and education for all.
I am lucky to have been interpreting in Ohio schools for 8 years. I am a proud graduate of both Sinclair Community College and Wright State University. I have passions in the areas of language deprivation, Deaf literacy, and interpreter training. I am a proponent of the statement: "A Deaf student could have the best teacher in the world but, without the best interpreter in the world, it would mean nothing." I'm so excited to be a part of Deaf Education Ohio and love working towards improved access and education for all.
Megan Havens is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at a school for the Deaf. She holds a Master’s of Education from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education and Elementary Education. With a strong background in reading instruction, she also earned a K-12 reading endorsement from the state of Ohio. Before transitioning into administration, Megan worked as a teacher of the Deaf, teaching a variety of grade levels and subject areas. She is passionate about curriculum development, language and literacy instruction, and providing professional development for educators.
Colleen Ticherich received her Bachelors degree in music from Heidelberg College, and her Associates in Applied Science in both Occupational Therapy Assisting and Interpreting from Cuyahoga Community College. She has worked as a licensed educational interpreter for eleven years, as well as in the community, colleges, medical and theater. A proud mom of six, and grandma to one, she has a passion for language acquisition and providing opportunities for families with Deaf children to network with each other as well as Deaf adults in the community.
Jean Mendis received her bachelors degree in Applied Mathematics from Rochestor Institute of Technology in 1990. She received her Masters in Secondary Education-Deaf Education in 2024. She has 9 years experience as a Deaf Access Program Coordinator for the St. Augustine Center. She currently works with Cleveland Metropolitan Schools as an Intervention Specialist/Teacher of the Deaf.
Ashley Humphreys is a dedicated wife and proud dog mom. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in ASL Interpreting for the Deaf from Sinclair Community College and has been a licensed educational interpreter since 2010. Ashley is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in ASL Interpreting for the Deaf at the University of Northern Colorado as an OSEP Scholar. Since 2018, she has been an active member of the Ohio School for the Deaf Educational Interpreter Cohort. Passionate about advocacy and excellence in education, Ashley is committed to improving standards for educational interpreters to ensure d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing students have access to highly qualified professionals throughout their K–12 journey.
Christy Barr is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Teacher of the Deaf. She has been in the field of Special Education since 2001 as an ABA therapist, Special Olympics coach and caregiver. She received her bachelors in special education from Ohio State University in 2005 and her master's in 2008 from Illinois State University. She earned her BCBA in 2014 and served as a clinician at Trumpet Behavioral Health in Dayton, OH. In 2018 she returned to the classroom as a DHH Preschool Teacher with Montgomery County ESC. She currently serves in the role of an itinerant TOD with MCESC.
