Jackie Starrett

Hi there! I teach Deaf Ed at Bowie Middle School. 6th, 7th, and 8th ELAR and inclusion of all sorts. Follow us as we learn and grow!

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

🚀 During the 1960s, 11 Deaf men—known as the Gallaudet Eleven—helped NASA study motion sickness for space travel.

Their resistance to nausea made them key to understanding how space affects the human body.
👨‍🚀 True pioneers—on Earth, for space.
#DeafAwarenessMonth #Gallaudet11

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

This #DeafAwarenessMonth, I honor the 108 Deaf & Hard of Hearing students I’ve taught over the last 15 years.

Each one has left a mark on my heart, taught me something new, and made me a better teacher — and person.

Thank you. 🤟💙 #DeafEd #Gratitude #DHH

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

"Deaf" with a capital D – Why It Matters

The capital "D" in Deaf signifies a cultural identity, not just hearing status.

👐 It represents pride, language (ASL), community, and heritage.
#DeafPride #ASL #DeafCultureMatters

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

🎬 #DeafAwarenessMonth Spotlight🧏‍♀️
Children of a Lesser God — the groundbreaking film that earned Marlee Matlin an Oscar as the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award.

A powerful reminder: communication isn’t just spoken. 🤟
#DeafAwareness

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

🧠✋ Deaf children are often at risk of language deprivation when they don’t have early access to sign language.
Language is the foundation for learning, connection, and identity. Language is a human right— No child should grow up without it.
#DeafAwareness

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

🎬 This #DeafAwarenessMonth, watch "Deaf President Now!" on Apple TV+ — the powerful doc about Gallaudet students who made history in 1988 fighting for a Deaf university president.
Co-directed by @NyleDiMarco.
#DeafCulture #Accessibility #DeafPresidentNow

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

🤟 Deaf Awareness: Did You Know?
#DeafAwareness
🧠 Sign language has grammar—it's a full language!
🌍 300+ sign languages worldwide 
👄 Lip reading? Only ~30% of English is visible
💬 You don’t need to sign to be inclusive-gestures, notes & kindness go a long way!

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

🏈 It's NFL Kickoff Day — and we're turning up the volume on awareness too.
🤟 Did you know? 🏈

The football huddle was invented by a Deaf quarterback.

Inclusion is part of the game’s history. Let’s keep it that way.
#NFLKickoff #DeafAwareness #DeafHistory #InclusionMatters

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

📚 The Silence Between Us by Alison Gervais is a powerful YA novel about a Deaf teen navigating a hearing world and her Deaf identity—with pride, strength, and zero apologies. Written by an author who is Hard of Hearing, it’s a must-read for #DeafAwareness Month!
#DeafCulture

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

ASL began in the early 1800s, blending French Sign Language, local U.S. signs & Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language. It grew from the 1817 Deaf school in CT. Today, ASL is a rich, visual language and a core of Deaf culture. 🤟 #ASL #DeafHistory #DeafCulture

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

September is National Deaf Awareness Month! Throughout this month, I'll be sharing stories, resources, and insights to help spread awareness about Deaf culture, language, and the incredible individuals who make up this community I so deeply admire.
#DeafAwarenessMonth

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

Today, we got to learn about piloting drones and the process behind stores like Walmart delivering orders with drones! I think we might have some future pilots on our hands! Fascinating! Thanks for the invite Nimitz Deaf Ed! #irvingisddeafedrocks

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

I have some help in room 144 today. Who knew taking Christmas decorations down would be such a difficult task. 🤣

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

End of semester reviewing is always fun in room 144. Get the question right? Throw a snow ball and knock over the Christmas Character Cans!

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

So exciting! I’m honored to be named Teacher of the Month! 🎉 It’s a privilege to work with such amazing students and colleagues every day. They make my job so rewarding! Let’s keep making a difference, one day, one lesson, one seed at a time!

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in room 144! 🎄

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

It’s an honor to work for Irving RDSPD under Mrs. Cates. Congratulations on a well deserved honor!

[Irving ISD @IrvingISD]

Today the #myIrvingISD Administration Building hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon 🍁🦃 courtesy of our amazing Superintendent @IISDMagdaHdz. This special tradition brings our staff together to celebrate the season and fellowship over a delicious meal prepared by our fabulous Food and Nutrition Services team. 🌟🍽️

During today's celebration, Superintendent Hernández also presented the #HeartCore Award to Supervisor for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf - Holly Cates. She was nominated by 9️⃣ colleagues for exhibiting the Core Values of Integrity, Empathy, Ambition and Accountability.

[Irving ISD @IrvingISD]

Today the #myIrvingISD Administration Building hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon 🍁🦃 courtesy of our amazing Superintendent @IISDMagdaHdz. This special tradition brings our staff together to celebrate the season and fellowship over a delicious meal prepared by our fabulous Food and Nutrition Services team. 🌟🍽️

During today's celebration, Superintendent Hernández also presented the #HeartCore Award to Supervisor for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf - Holly Cates. She was nominated by 9️⃣ colleagues for exhibiting the Core Values of Integrity, Empathy, Ambition and Accountability.

[Brittany Castle @britcastle]

Happy Halloween! Wishing everyone a safe and fun-filled day with creativity and joy 🎃👻

[Jackie Starrett @StarrettDeafEd]

Today, in a gen ed class, the teacher had unit vocab with definitions in simplified language and visual supports (some of which being the sign!) on the tv for the entire class to see. This kind of inclusion is awesome! #irvingrdspd @IISDSPED @IrvingBowie_MS