MayJean York
Scottsdale, Arizona
Graduate student
Speeech-Language Pathology
If you were to ask first-year graduate student MayJean York how she is enjoying her experience at Gallaudet, she would tell you, "I love, Love, LOVE it here. Everyday, more and more, I am so thrilled to have the privilege of being at Gallaudet."
York decided to attend Gallaudet for a master's degree in speech-language pathology because it's the only program in the world that allowed her to combine her passion for sign language and the deaf community with her interest in communication therapy. She is a recipient of the Pediatric Aural Rehabilitation Emphasis Grant, which equips future speech-language pathologists with the language and communication skills needed to communicate and work with culturally and linguistically diverse deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
When she is not in class or working in the Gallaudet Hearing and Speech Clinic, York serves as the secretary for the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association and looks forward to serving as the vice president next year. She also represents the Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences Department in the Graduate Student Association meetings.
York enjoys being actively involved with prospective students, showing them around campus and answering any questions they may have about the campus or programs. She is excited about showing the students interested in Gallaudet all that is has to offer.
"When I found out that Gallaudet had a graduate program in speech-language pathology, I knew it was where I was going to continue my education. I love learning ASL and being involved in the deaf community," said York. "This is the only university in the world that allows for total immersion in deaf culture. I am excited for what Gallaudet has done, is doing, and will do to enhance my graduate education experience, and look forward to proudly telling people about my alma mater."
