
Maria Michaelson of West Carrollton, Ohio, has been deaf since she was eight months old. She graduated from her hometown (hearing) school, West Carrollton Senior High School in 1975. Maria has been a group leader in the past before she became a group leader for deaf cruises. Maria is married to deaf man, Thomas Michaelson. Both Maria and Thomas love to travel. Maria has worked full time for Montgomery County Printing Services (County Government) in Dayton, Ohio, for many years. She also works out of her home as a group leader for deaf cruises under Cruises Unlimited (travel agency).