Gallaudet: Department of Education

Gallaudet: Department of Education

Share

"Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire." -William Yeats This program requires one year and one summer of courses, and an on-the-job internship.

Undergraduate Programs:
The Department of Education offers seven undergraduate teacher preparation programs: early childhood education (ECE), elementary education, secondary Biology education, secondary English education, secondary mathematics education, secondary social studies education, and K-12 physical education. Each of these programs lead to recommendation for licensure in the District of C

Operating as usual

11/15/2024

Faculty Spotlight Friday!

Meet Dr. Julie Mitchiner, the MA Program Director at Gallaudet University! With a rich academic background, Dr. Mitchiner holds a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and a Master's in Deaf Education: Family-Centered Early Education, both from Gallaudet University. She earned her Doctorate in Education with a focus on Early Childhood Education and Multicultural/Multilingual Education from George Mason University.

Dr. Mitchiner's areas of interest include bimodal bilingual education in ASL and English, incorporating the Reggio Emilia approach in teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing children. She is also passionate about supporting deaf families with children who have cochlear implants and exploring family language planning and policy.

In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Mitchiner has extensive teaching experience at the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School at the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, where she worked in a bilingual ASL/English Early Childhood program.

10/30/2024

Education Department is hosting an Open House this Friday 11/1/2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the HMB atrium. We hope to see you there!

10/23/2024

TONIGHT, TONIGHT!!

Protactile event from 6-8 pm in LLHR6 COLLAB - touch you there!

Flyer Image Description: The flyer has a tan background and has four pink and green swirl designs, two at the top and two near the lower half. There are six cartoon hands of various colors in different positions at the top and bottom of the flyer. At the top from left to right, the hands are in the positions: flat hand palm facing viewer, ILY sign with hearts, R handshape. At the bottom from left to right the hands are in the positions: two hands clapping, F handshape with a star inside, L handshape. The header in bold green font says "INT 504U PRESENTS Protactile Event!" Under the header from top to bottom in black font it says, "When: October 23rd 2024, Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm, Where: LLRH6 Co-Lab, Who is invited? EVERYONE, Sighted? We will provide blindfolds." Below this in the same font and color, it says, "This event will feature immersive Protactile stations, opportunities to learn more about the DeafBlind community and much more! Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
to request a CN."

Photos from Gallaudet: Department of Education's post 10/18/2024

Faculty Spotlight Friday!!

Dr. Onudeah Nicolarakis holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet University, as well as a Doctorate in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing from Columbia University. Her research and professional interests include functional writing development, critical theory, transformative learning and pedagogy, ASL/English literacy, fingerspelling, mixed methodology, and school reform. Dr. Nicolarakis has extensive teaching experience, having worked at the California School for the Deaf-Fremont, Texas School for the Deaf, Lexington School for the Deaf, P.S. 347: The ASL/English Dual Language Lower School, New York School for the Deaf as a curriculum specialist, LaGuardia Community College, and Teachers College, Columbia University.

The following photos show Dr. Nicolarakis teaching a lesson at a school in Mexico.



ID:
In the first image, Dr. Nicolarakis is engaging with two children, appearing to sign the word 'have' while standing in front of a whiteboard. The whiteboard has simple stick-figure drawings, and the setting seems like a classroom. Dr. Nicolarakis is wearing a black t-shirt with text promoting social justice causes. The children seem attentive and engaged.

In the second image, Dr. Nicolarakis is sitting in a chair, holding a book, and using expressive body language. She appears to be telling a story or explaining something to the class.

10/17/2024

🎉 Shout-out to our Department of Education stars! 🎉

We're thrilled to take a moment to brag about Dr. Onudeah Nicolarakis, a dedicated faculty member in the Department of Education, whose expertise is shaping future educators and empowering Deaf learners. 🌟📚

Also, a huge congratulations to Thomas Mitchell, one of our brilliant PhD students in the Department of Education. Thomas's commitment to advancing research in the field is truly inspiring! 💼🎓

Together, they are leading the way in education and making a lasting impact on our community. Dr. Nicolarakis and Thomas worked together on a publication titled 'Dynamic bilingualism to dynamic writing: Using translanguaging strategies and tools'. - take a look! Keep up the fantastic work! 🙌💙

If you want to read more, go to https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/8/2/141 - it's open access!

10/16/2024

Wanting something to do next week? Look no further!

There's a Protactile Event being held on October 23rd from 6:00 pm in LLHR6 Collab.

Flyer Image Description: The flyer has a tan background and has four pink and green swirl designs, two at the top and two near the lower half. There are six cartoon hands of various colors in different positions at the top and bottom of the flyer. At the top from left to right, the hands are in the positions: flat hand palm facing viewer, ILY sign with hearts, R handshape. At the bottom from left to right the hands are in the positions: two hands clapping, F handshape with a star inside, L handshape. The header in bold green font says "INT 504U PRESENTS Protactile Event!" Under the header from top to bottom in black font it says, "When: October 23rd 2024, Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm, Where: LLRH6 Co-Lab, Who is invited? EVERYONE, Sighted? We will provide blindfolds." Below this in the same font and color, it says, "This event will feature immersive Protactile stations, opportunities to learn more about the DeafBlind community and much more! Email: [email protected] to request a CN."

10/14/2024

"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." — Confucius

Whether you're tackling a tough assignment or chasing your dreams, remember that the journey toward excellence starts with dedication. Keep pushing forward, and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve!

💡

10/11/2024

Faculty Spotlight Friday!

Dr. Bobbie Jo Kite earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and her Master's degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet University. She went on to complete her Doctorate in Early Childhood Education with a focus on multilingual and multicultural education from George Mason University. Her areas of interest include Family Language Planning and Policy in ASL and English bimodal multilingual families, the Reggio Emilia approach in Deaf education, and anti-bias education in early childhood. Dr. Kite has extensive teaching experience, having worked at both Kendall Demonstration Elementary School and the New Mexico School for the Deaf.

10/09/2024

At Gallaudet University, we believe that literacy goes far beyond just reading and writing. It's about fostering inquiry, connecting across disciplines, and enriching vocabulary across every subject. One of our current students in the Department of Education, Raschelle Neild, created an infographic geared towards helping students of all ages enhance their literacy comprehension, whether in math, science, or history. Together, let's model and empower students to think critically and communicate effectively. 🧠📚

Thank you, Raschelle!

10/07/2024

Gallaudet Debate Program's 5th Annual "Stories & Speeches in Sign: A SignVote Special"

Event Date: October 8
Time: 6-8 PM EST
Location: (Gallaudet University)
Live Streaming: Available on Facebook Live

Details:
Join us for a night of thought-provoking debates where Gallaudet debaters will tackle controversial topics in 4-minute speeches! You’ll have the chance to be part of the judging panel along with Dr. Laurene Simms and Dr. William Ennis.

Emcee: Aubrey Moorman
Judges: Dr. Laurene Simms, Dr. William Ennis, and You!

Host: Center for Democracy in Deaf America
Sponsor: Office of the Chief Bilingual Officer

For accommodations or inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Image Description:
The flyer has a clean, professional design with a blue and red color scheme. At the top, it announces the Gallaudet Debate Program's 5th Annual "Stories & Speeches in Sign: A SignVote Special". A red circle highlights the event date, October 8, from 6-8 PM EST. The event will take place at Rathskellar, and it will also be live-streamed on Facebook.

Emcee Aubrey Moorman is listed in bold text, along with the Judges: Dr. Laurene Simms, Dr. William Ennis, and the audience (with "And You!" emphasized). At the bottom, there are logos of Gallaudet University and the Center for Democracy in Deaf America, along with the contact email [email protected] for accommodation requests.

10/07/2024

🌸 Midterms can be stressful, but you've got this! 🌸

Here are a few tips to help you get through the week:

Take a deep breath
Get some fresh air and sunshine
Review your notes and study at your own pace
Believe in yourself – we believe in you!
Remember to take care of yourself during this busy time. You’ve worked hard, and we’re cheering you on! 🌞📚



Image Description:
A graphic titled "Midterms Week" with a retro, colorful background in shades of pink, orange, teal, and yellow. The center box says "What to Do This Week." Surrounding this, there are four boxes:

One says "Breathe!"
Another says "Get outside, get moving – get some sunshine and fresh air."
One advises, "Take your time, review content, make notes. Study!"
The last says, "Believe in yourself – we believe in you!"
The Gallaudet University Department of Education logo is at the bottom center, and the overall design has a calm, uplifting feel with floral accents.

10/04/2024

Faculty Spotlight Friday!

Today, we'd like to cast the spotlight on Dr. Thangi Appanah.

Dr. Thangi Appanah holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Durban-Westville, South Africa, a Master's in Deaf Education from Gallaudet University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Central Connecticut State University. With teaching experience spanning South Africa and the United States, Dr. Appangh has served as a teacher in Durban, a middle school language arts teacher at the American School for the Deaf, and an elementary school principal at the same institution. Her research interests include Deaf student writing, teacher leadership, family collaboration, and teacher preparation.

Fun question - can you guess how long Dr. Appanah has been with us at Gallaudet University?!



ID: The image shows Dr. Thangi Appanah standing in front of a presentation slide at Gallaudet University. She is wearing a light pink shirt with a name tag around her neck. Dr. Appangh has short, dark curly hair and is smiling. The slide behind her reads, "Literacy: From the Classroom to the Living Room," and includes colorful, block-like letters spelling "LITERACY." There is a small image on the slide depicting a person conducting a lesson. The Gallaudet University logo is visible at the top of the slide.

10/03/2024

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Seeking Families with Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) Children! 📢

We’re conducting a study to explore how family interactions and the home environment influence language development in DHH children. If you are a parent or guardian of a child aged 0-5 who is deaf or hard-of-hearing, we’d love to hear from you! Your participation will help us better understand the language needs of DHH children and improve support for families like yours.

📝 What’s Involved?
- Participate in surveys about your child’s language use.
- If interested in Phase II: Allow researchers to observe and record your family’s language interactions at home.
- Flexible scheduling to fit your routine.

📝 What do you get from it?
- A chance to win a 1 year membership to your local children’s museum for a family of four!
- Phase II: Individualized information about your child’s language development

📍 Eligibility:
- Reside in the United States.
- Be the primary caregiver of a DHH child.
- You must be over the age of 18.

👨‍👩‍👦 Interested? Head on over to the QR code in the flyer, visit https://gu.live/uCPlz or contact Dr. Oscar Ocuto at [email protected] or Dr. Ashley Greene at [email protected] for more details!

09/27/2024

Spotlight Friday!

Meet Tami Kinsler, our incredible Program Support Specialist and the "glue" that holds everything together—without her, we’d be lost! Originally from Richmond, VA, she moved to Maryland in 2003 to join Gallaudet University. Tami is a proud mother to an adult daughter and a cat. In her free time, she loves crafting and cherishing moments with family. She’s also a two-year breast cancer survivor, showing her strength in and out of the office!



ID:
This is a portrait of a smiling woman seated in an office setting. She is wearing oversized, dark-framed glasses, green hoop earrings, and a gold necklace. She has short-cropped hair and is dressed in a green top paired with a dark olive cardigan. Her hand, adorned with a gold ring, rests gently on her chin, showing off her nails, which are painted blue. Behind her, a wall calendar marked "April 2024" is visible, along with several framed certificates and a scenic framed print. The lighting is warm, contributing to a welcoming, professional atmosphere.

09/23/2024

Taking care of yourself is essential for success! 💡 Here are three simple self-care tips from Gallaudet University's Department of Education: ✔️ Stick to a consistent schedule ✔️ Make time for your hobbies and relaxation ✔️ Don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it

Remember, self-care is part of your journey to success! 🌟


ID:
This graphic from Gallaudet University's Department of Education provides "Success Tips" for self-care. The heading reads “SELF-CARE!” in bold, capitalized letters, with three checklist icons on the left and accompanying advice on the right:

"Maintain a schedule – consistency is important!"
"Build in time to enjoy hobbies and take a breather."
"Ask for help when you need it!"
The overall design uses a minimalist style with black icons and text on a beige background. The Gallaudet University logo is in the bottom right corner.

09/20/2024

Faculty Spotlight Friday! Join me in learning more about Dr. Oscar Ocuto.

Dr. Oscar Ocuto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education within the School of Language, Education, and Culture at Gallaudet University. Dr. Ocuto’s pedagogical focus centers around bilingual language acquisition in deaf children; he works with graduate and doctoral students in Education, supporting their preparations for K-12 teaching and/or becoming future researchers in deaf education.

Dr. Ocuto’s research focus is in critical thinking skill development of deaf children, and he has specific interests in building a robust understanding of the home language environments (HLEs) of deaf children. Specifically, Dr. Ocuto is interested in understanding what deaf children’s family members do with conversational opportunities for incidental learning that may support their overall critical thinking skill development. Prior to joining the Education faculty at Gallaudet, Dr. Ocuto received his doctorate in Deaf Education and Deaf Studies from Lamar University.



ID:

The image shows Dr. Oscar Ocuto with short, dark hair and a beard. He is smiling and wearing a light gray button-up shirt with small, subtle patterns. The background is a simple, light gray or white, which puts the focus on the person in the foreground.

Photos from Gallaudet: Department of Education's post 09/18/2024

What's up, Wednesday!

Our Grad GA, Jakiya, has released our weekly Graduate Newsletter - enjoy!

ASL Version: https://youtu.be/MpGmtPeaMEI

Want your school to be the top-listed School/college in Washington D.C.?

Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

Videos (show all)

Education Department is hosting an Open House this Friday 11/1/2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the HMB atrium. We hope...
"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock th...

Location

Category

Telephone

Address


800 Florida Avenue NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm