Birth to Five

Overview

The WSSB Birth to Five Program consists Teacher of Blind and Low Vision Learners (TSVI) and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) to provide the critical early  supports to learners aged Birth to Five who are blind and low vision and their families, no matter where they live in the state.  

We work in conjunction with:

Birth to Three:

Our state's Part C lead agency Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) to support families

Three to Five:

Local Education Agencies to support teams (see Outreach)

Birth to Five Team

Jessica Chandler, a woman with long brown hair, smiling and wearing a black sweater and glasses.

Jessica Chandler, TSVI/ COMS

Associate Director of Outreach, Birth to Five

(360) 947-3305

jessica.chandler@wssb.wa.gov

Headshot of Stephanie Haynes, a smiling blonde haired woman named Stephanie Haynes that is wearing a blue shirt.

Stephanie Haynes, TSVI

Birth to Five Birth Teacher of Blind and Low Vision Learners

(360) 947-3384

stephanie.haynes@wssb.wa.gov

Headshot of Missa

Missa Haarstad, TSVI

Birth to Five Teacher of Blind and Low Vision Learners

(360) 947-3377

missa.haarstad@wssb.wa.gov

Lindsey is smiling at the camera, wearing a black top, has long gray hair, and silver hoop earrings. The background is a cherry orchard, the trees full of green leaves.

Lindsey Clinton, TSVI

Birth to Five Teacher of Blind and Low Vision Learners

(360) 947-3382

Lindsey.Clinton@wssb.wa.gov

headshot of Hannah smiling

Hannah Greenlee, TSVI

Birth to Five Teacher of Blind and Low Vision Learners / Preschool Transition Specialist

(360) 947-3376

hannah.greenlee@wssb.wa.gov