Deaf experts
Welcome to the collection of interviews with Deaf experts! In this section, you will find 30 interviews with Deaf professionals and experts from Greece, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Each interview features the personal story of the interviewee, their views on sign language, and their perspective on STEM education. The interviews are conducted in the national sign language of each interviewee and are accompanied by subtitles both in the national language and in English, making them accessible to everyone.
Click on a Deaf expert below to discover their story!
A motivated a web developer with a strong interest in all STEM fields. See the interview about her journey to her final profession as a web developer!
From dreaming as a child of becoming a first responder to studying and earning a PhD in biology, and becoming a virologist working for a pharmaceutical company, Juliette offers a fascinating insight into her profession.
How did a passion for genetics and math lead Vanessa Migliosi to pursue opportunities from Finland to Japan and finally to Italy?
A passionate chemist, an acclaimed sign language linguist, and a secondary school principal in Athens—see the interview of a man who truly loves knowledge.
How can a bilingual school provide the ideal environment for a deaf scientist to pursue careers in civil engineering and architecture?
How can a supportive family environment, teachers who are role models, and access to language help a person thrive and aspire to be a role model teacher themselves?
Soledad has a passion for biology, math, physics, and chemistry. She is also adept at using social media to educate the deaf community about science. Additionally, she offers insights on what deaf students need to pursue a career in the STEM field.
Marcos Peréz teaches Spanish Sign Language at Gaudem School, where he grew up. He shares his educational background and insights on improving STEM education for deaf students.
Watch Ricardo Fajardo’s video as he discusses his studies, career, and expertise in accessible architecture, offering advice to deaf students on pursuing careers in the field.
Ophélie Cordier’s curiosity about astronomy and chemistry led her to a career in Cell Biology Engineering, where she has faced exciting challenges and achieved remarkable milestones along the way.
A cybersecurity project manager shares experiences in education and tech, offering advice to teachers and interpreters on supporting deaf students in STEM. Watch her story!
Michel’s story explores the significance of deaf role models, the importance of sign language in educating deaf children, and the ways to express complex technical terms in sign language.
Luca Rotondi, a biologist with extensive academic experience and participation in European exchanges, provides insights into what the deaf community needs to advance in STEM education.
António Cabral, educated in primary and secondary schools using Portuguese Sign Language, has a strong, experience-based perspective on the value of sign language, community, and identity for deaf students.
André Pedro’s family support, access to a sign language interpreter at school, and passion for computer science helped him secure a position at one of the world’s largest companies.
Mattia, now a resident doctor, illustrates how accessible education with deaf educators, interpreters, and deaf-friendly materials can help deaf individuals thrive and reach their full potential.
With experience in interpreting at museums, universities, and in the field, Olivier Figaldo understands the challenges of conveying scientific terms through sign language.
Inspired by her science-loving family and STEM experts from Europe, Sara Scornavacche gained confidence to pursue a scientific career. Watch the video to hear her advice for teachers, interpreters, and deaf students.
Vincenzo Speranza chose to study chemistry and biology at a school inaccessible to the deaf, demonstrating resilience. Despite the challenges, this decision shaped his successful career path.
João Barreto is an entrepreneur dedicated to creating accessible materials for deaf people, producing CDs that cover various topics in Portuguese Sign Language to ensure inclusive access to information.
Ganna Kindrak is a multi-talented individual with a passion for learning, transitioning from art to computer engineering and engineering physics.
Claudia Gil, with 20 years of experience in deaf education, emphasizes the importance of early language acquisition and sign language in empowering deaf children to reach their full potential.
Dimitra Kokkevi, a historian and archaeologist, passionately shares her knowledge through tours and explores the best ways to convey history using sign language, exemplifying a curious and restless mind.
Dr. Ingo Barth, a German researcher, advocates for deaf inclusion in science. His inspiring journey highlights the importance of embracing new opportunities and diverse career paths.
Robert Jasko, geoscientist and Sign2MINT project manager, shares career highlights and discusses how cultural exchanges and social connections empower the deaf community.
Olga Pollex, a warm and engaging math teacher, specializes in teaching Deaf children, skillfully visualizing concepts and offering valuable insights into accessible math education.
Janet Werwie, a Deaf biology teacher, encourages Deaf children to stay curious, making this message the core of her engaging and exploratory teaching methods.
Claudia Turkalj’s career as a chemical lab assistant emphasizes the importance of technical sign language proficiency in helping deaf individuals succeed in challenging fields.
Evangelos Lousidis, a seasoned computer science teacher for the deaf, shares his STEM education journey and insights on encouraging deaf children in computing.
Vilma, an experienced computer science teacher, highlights the vital role of teachers knowing sign language to effectively support deaf students’ education.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Project number: KA2020-SCH-000087039
