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Matt Nutini

Associate Teacher

Matt Nutini joined Listen and Talk in 2020. He graduated with a BA in Communicative Disorders and Sciences from San Jose State University. He worked with children who are deaf or hard of hearing at the Weingarten Children’s Center in California for ten years before relocating to Washington. Matt has a passion for working with children who have a hearing loss which he acquired from his mom who has taught children in deaf education for over 40 years. Matt has enjoyed exploring the Puget Sound through hiking and foodie adventures with his wife and dog. This past summer, Matt and his wife welcomed their first child, Mackenzie. In his free time Matt enjoys experimenting with new ingredients and recipes in the kitchen.

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