Tyese Wright works as a Transition Specialist at the Model Secondary School for the Deaf, where she supports students as they prepare for postsecondary education, employment, and independent living. Her work focuses on student planning, skill development, and coordination of services that support successful transitions beyond high school.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Gallaudet University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Trinity University. Her professional background includes teaching kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students, as well as serving as a Family Educator and Counselor for students in grades one through eight at Kendall Demonstration Elementary School. In these roles, she worked closely with students and families to support academic growth, social-emotional development, and family engagement.

In addition to her professional work, she serves as a Board Member of the District of Columbia Area Black Deaf Advocates, Inc., contributing to advocacy, leadership development, and community engagement initiatives.

Tyese’s work reflects a strong commitment to education, student support, and strengthening pathways for Deaf youth and families.