Texas Border Business
AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Shawn P. Saladin, Ph.D to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Deaf for terms set to expire on January 31, 2029. The Board oversees the provision of all School for the Deaf services and is responsible for budget preparation, policy adoption, and the appointment of the superintendent.
Shawn P. Saladin, Ph.D. of Edinburg is the assistant dean and director of student accessibility services at UT Rio Grande Valley. He is a past member of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities and volunteers with several organizations focused on rehabilitation and interpreter training. Saladin received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education, Master of Education in Industrial Education from Texas A&M University, and Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education from UT Austin.
