Dedicated higher-education faculty member specializing in accessible curriculum design, American Sign Language instruction, and the advancement of Deaf culture within inclusive learning environments.
With a robust academic background spanning doctoral research in Exceptional Student Education to hands-on experience as an interpreter, I bring a holistic perspective to the higher-education classroom. My work is grounded in the belief that language acquisition serves as a gateway to cultural understanding and advocacy.
I operate effectively at the intersection of pedagogy and practice, serving as:
Prioritizing a "voice-off" environment that encourages students to think spatially and visually, mirroring the natural acquisition of signed languages.
Teaching ASL not just as a code, but as the living heartbeat of the Deaf community, rooted in history, identity, and shared experience.
Applying Universal Design for Learning principles to ensure course materials are accessible to all learners from day one.
Creating a safe, trauma-informed learning space where mistakes are viewed as essential steps in the language learning journey.
Topic: Spatial Referencing & Classifiers
Leveraging my background as a Child Life Specialist and Deaf Educator, I approach instruction through a trauma-informed lens. My classroom is designed to be a space where cognitive diversity is respected, and barriers to entry are systematically removed.
I ensure that all digital and physical course materials meet strict compliance standards while remaining engaging and human-centric.
I am always open to discussing curriculum development, academic collaboration, or speaking engagements.
📧 Email: signingsongssherri@gmail.com