I am an educator and scholar focusing on American Sign Language and Deaf Studies/Deaf Education. My theoretical research has focused on the linguistic and artistic achievements of the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, while I have used applied action research to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that teach d/Deaf and hearing adults and children about ASL and Deaf culture. My current interests are in exploring the impact of service learning on language learning and cultural proficiency.

At Yale, I am a lector of American Sign Language and coordinator of the ASL Program. I teach ASL 1-5 courses, facilitate the development and alignment of course curricula and assessment, and coordinate program placements. I am currently developing an ASL 5 courses about critical issues facing d/Deaf people in society, with future plans to develop an ASL literature course. My goal within the ASL program is to continue refining a curriculum that aligns language learning with social learning; collaborating with school and community partners to coordinate learning experiences that prepare students to integrate ASL into their professions.

In the classroom, I strive to provide inclusive instructional experiences as well as inspire other to appreciate ASL and Deaf culture. My focus is on designing curricula that employ the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Project Based Learning (PBL), providing multimodal learning experiences that are accessible to a diverse range of learning styles while engaging students into lifelong learning. Within all settings, I approach education as a real world learning experience; providing students with multiple opportunities to engage in PBL and connect with the Deaf community through collaborative ASL productions, service learning programs, and community internships.