Our Educational Vision
Empowering Minds Together
At Map Maker School, we envision a world where every Deaf and autistic child finds their path to success, whether in general education or a Deaf school’s vibrant community, with empathy as our cornerstone. We’re committed to turning over every stone—providing ASL fluency, tailored education, and adaptable approaches—until we find what works best for each student. No path is walked alone; we build a resource where families and students thrive together, bridging gaps in Oklahoma’s support landscape with relentless dedication.
Our Journey
Map Maker began with a simple truth: every child can succeed if taught in a way that fits how they learn. Savannah, the hands, feet, and heart of the school, spent years as a special education advocate witnessing potential sidelined by inflexible systems. She knew these kids—brimming with capability—just needed the right chance to shine. Caroline, a veteran special education teacher, brings her own fire to the mission. Fluent in sign language from raising a deaf-autistic son and granddaughter, she supervises each student’s progress and programs with a sharp eye and steady hand. Together, they’re building Map Maker to be a bridge: a place where kids get the personalized foundations they need to thrive in public school and beyond. It’s not just a school—it’s a promise to rewrite what’s possible, one student at a time.
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team of educators, therapists, and support staff work together to ensure each student receives the care and attention they need to succeed. Get to know the faces behind our mission below.
Founding Director
Savy has spent time as a Teacher at Oklahoma School for the Deaf, Lead and Director at Texoma Autism Behavior Intervention School, and as a RBT.
Savy Hester
Board Member/ Academic Consultant
Caroline has spent over 30 years in Special Education, over 10 of that was at Oklahoma School for the Deaf, currently wrapping up her Masters and her BCBA Certification