Daily Announcements



Department of Public Instruction

Education Services for the Deaf and the Blind


Welcome to the North Carolina Education Services for the Deaf and the Blind comprised of the:

  • Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC
  • Governor Morehead School for the Blind, Raleigh, NC
  • North Carolina School for the Deaf, Morganton, NC

These programs and schools provide quality, comprehensive, developmental and educational opportunities for eligible children, their families, and public school professionals so that students can develop the skills necessary to lead productive lives, vocationally, socially, and personally, resulting ultimately in the achievement of their highest potential for independent and successful lives. For additional information you may contact:


Barbria Bacon, ESDB Superintendent / GMS Director
Education Services for the Deaf and Blind
Governor Morehead School for the Blind
301 Ashe Ave, Administration Office
Raleigh, NC  27606
Barbria.Bacon@esdb.nc.gov


Carter Bearden
Executive Administrative Officer
Eastern NC School for the Deaf
1311 US Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC  27893-6621
Carter.Bearden@esdb.nc.gov


Audrey Garvin
NCSD Director / Principal
North Carolina School for the Deaf
517 West Fleming Drive
Morganton, NC  28655
Audrey.Garvin@esdb.nc.gov