As an audiologist who has worked in pediatrics for several years and seeing firsthand the importance of things such as early detection and intervention, and what this can look like depending on when a hearing loss is diagnosed. Also having served in the community for some time and have come to understand there is no one in the local schools advocating for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

How would someone write the letter to the school board introducing themself and sharing their career experience? Please help explain why there is a need for educational audiologists, and describe the typical jobs carried out by someone working in educational audiology. Please include how educational audiologic services affect a student's overall academic success, as well as the impact these services can have in a classroom setting.