The editorial team includes faculty members and doctoral students from three universities who come from diverse backgrounds; Lamar University (Beaumont, TX), Western Oregon University (Monmouth, OR), and Gallaudet University (Washington, DC). They plan, coordinate, and review materials, as well as maintain an active site.
LAMAR UNIVERSITY - Beaumont, TX
Dr. M. Diane Clark, Ph.D. Dr. M. Diane Clark, the Project Director, is full professor and chair of the Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education (DSDE) at Lamar University. Prior to coming to Lamar University, she was a full professor at Gallaudet University and Program Director for their Ph.D. program in the Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners. She has a background in the cognitive development of deaf individuals. She earned her Ph.D. from the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina Greensboro in 1985 under her advisor, Marc Marschark. They have published three edited volumes together. Dr. Clark was a postdoctoral fellow at Gallaudet after obtaining her Ph.D. and returned to the university in 2002. She was a founding member of the NSF funded Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning. Her current publications have included the development of the Visual Communication and Sign Language Checklist, the Beliefs and Attitudes about Deaf Education Questionnaire as well as projects that investigate successful deaf readers. Her research lab, Cognition in Context, at Lamar University currently includes eight Lamar doctoral students. Check out Lamar University's Department of DSDE website, Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education Facebook page, or click on the university logo above for more general information. |
LAMAR UNIVERSITY - Beaumont, TX
Jodie M. Ackerman, M.S. (Doctoral Student)
Jodie Ackerman joined the Ed.D. in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education (DSDE) program at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas in 2015. She is a member in the Cognition in Context (C’nC) research lab in DSDE under Dr. M. Diane Clark. Prior to Ackerman’s doctoral work at Lamar University, she received her Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York and her Master of Science in Recreation Administration with a management certification from Gallaudet University in Washington, District of Columbia. During her studies at Gallaudet University, she worked as a research assistant for the Department of Physical Education and Recreation headed by Dr. Carol Riddick.
Jodie M. Ackerman, M.S. (Doctoral Student)
Jodie Ackerman joined the Ed.D. in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education (DSDE) program at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas in 2015. She is a member in the Cognition in Context (C’nC) research lab in DSDE under Dr. M. Diane Clark. Prior to Ackerman’s doctoral work at Lamar University, she received her Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York and her Master of Science in Recreation Administration with a management certification from Gallaudet University in Washington, District of Columbia. During her studies at Gallaudet University, she worked as a research assistant for the Department of Physical Education and Recreation headed by Dr. Carol Riddick.
LAMAR UNIVERSITY - Beaumont, TX
Ju-Lee A. Wolsey, M.R.C., M.S. (Doctoral Candidate)
Ju-Lee A. Wolsey, a Deaf ASL/English bilingual individual, is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education (DSDE) at Lamar University (Beaumont, TX). She is also a research assistant and member in the Cognition in Context (C’nC) research lab in DSDE under Dr. M. Diane Clark. Originally from Ontario, Canada, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Madonna University, a Master of Rehabilitation Counseling from Bowling Green State University, and a Master of Science in Professional Studies with concentrations in Human Resource Development and Project Management from Rochester Institute of Technology. Ju-Lee has worked with Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing children and adults in private and public sectors in schools and the community. She has multiple research interests that include rehabilitation counseling, accessibility, advocacy, community outreach, mentoring, training, identity development, socio-emotional development, language acquisition, language development, ASL/English bilingualism, and qualitative research that relate to the lives of Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing individuals. Her doctoral dissertation investigates experiences and perspectives of DeafBlind university students.
Ju-Lee A. Wolsey, M.R.C., M.S. (Doctoral Candidate)
Ju-Lee A. Wolsey, a Deaf ASL/English bilingual individual, is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education (DSDE) at Lamar University (Beaumont, TX). She is also a research assistant and member in the Cognition in Context (C’nC) research lab in DSDE under Dr. M. Diane Clark. Originally from Ontario, Canada, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Madonna University, a Master of Rehabilitation Counseling from Bowling Green State University, and a Master of Science in Professional Studies with concentrations in Human Resource Development and Project Management from Rochester Institute of Technology. Ju-Lee has worked with Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing children and adults in private and public sectors in schools and the community. She has multiple research interests that include rehabilitation counseling, accessibility, advocacy, community outreach, mentoring, training, identity development, socio-emotional development, language acquisition, language development, ASL/English bilingualism, and qualitative research that relate to the lives of Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing individuals. Her doctoral dissertation investigates experiences and perspectives of DeafBlind university students.
LAMAR UNIVERSITY - Beaumont, TX
Ashley Greene-Woods, M.S. (Doctoral Student)
Ashley Greene-Woods is a doctoral student at Lamar University (Beaumont, TX) in the Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. She is currently a graduate research assistant as well as a member in the Cognition in Context (C’nC) research lab under Dr. M. Diane Clark. She received her Bachelors in Science from Texas Woman’s University, as well as her Masters in Education of the Deaf from Texas Woman’s University. Ashley has worked in Deaf Education in the K-12 setting for the past decade. Her research interest focuses on appropriate assessment of Deaf children’s language.
Ashley Greene-Woods, M.S. (Doctoral Student)
Ashley Greene-Woods is a doctoral student at Lamar University (Beaumont, TX) in the Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. She is currently a graduate research assistant as well as a member in the Cognition in Context (C’nC) research lab under Dr. M. Diane Clark. She received her Bachelors in Science from Texas Woman’s University, as well as her Masters in Education of the Deaf from Texas Woman’s University. Ashley has worked in Deaf Education in the K-12 setting for the past decade. Her research interest focuses on appropriate assessment of Deaf children’s language.
WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY - Monmouth, OR
Dr. Patrick J. Graham, Ph.D.
Dr. Patrick Graham is an assistant professor at Western Oregon University. He obtained his doctoral degree in Educational Theory and Practice at the University of Georgia. He obtained his master's degree in Deaf Education from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has taught Kindergarten for six years, and has taught in higher learning for seven years. His research interests are in Deaf Early Childhood Education, Critical Deaf Theory, Multiculturalism, and Ethnography. Dr. Graham was born deaf, and has experienced both oral and sign language programs through his life. Currently, Dr. Graham enjoys reading, traveling, and swimming with his two children, one who is also deaf.
Check out Western Oregon University's Division of Deaf Studies and Professional Studies website or click on the university logo above for more information.
Dr. Patrick J. Graham, Ph.D.
Dr. Patrick Graham is an assistant professor at Western Oregon University. He obtained his doctoral degree in Educational Theory and Practice at the University of Georgia. He obtained his master's degree in Deaf Education from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has taught Kindergarten for six years, and has taught in higher learning for seven years. His research interests are in Deaf Early Childhood Education, Critical Deaf Theory, Multiculturalism, and Ethnography. Dr. Graham was born deaf, and has experienced both oral and sign language programs through his life. Currently, Dr. Graham enjoys reading, traveling, and swimming with his two children, one who is also deaf.
Check out Western Oregon University's Division of Deaf Studies and Professional Studies website or click on the university logo above for more information.
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY - Washington, DC
Dr. Maribel Gárate, Ph.D.
Dr. Maribel Gárate is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. She has two Masters degrees: Deaf Education: Elementary and American Sign Language Linguistics and a Ph.D. in Bilingual Deaf Education. Her research interests focus on the implementation of bilingual methodologies to allocate ASL and English in classrooms for Deaf and hard of hearing children, and the ways in which teacher beliefs about ASL/English Bilingual Education influence their practice. She regularly conducts trainings and gives presentations to teachers, parents, and school administrators and consults with schools for Deaf students both nationally and internationally. She is the author of Educating children with cochlear implants in an ASL/English bilingual classroom, Developing bilingual literacy in Deaf children and co-author of Collaboration for communication, language and cognitive Development among others. Her articles and book chapters have been published in the United States, Italy, Germany, and Japan.
Check out Gallaudet University's Department of Education website, Department of Education Facebook page, or click on the university logo above for more general information.
Dr. Maribel Gárate, Ph.D.
Dr. Maribel Gárate is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. She has two Masters degrees: Deaf Education: Elementary and American Sign Language Linguistics and a Ph.D. in Bilingual Deaf Education. Her research interests focus on the implementation of bilingual methodologies to allocate ASL and English in classrooms for Deaf and hard of hearing children, and the ways in which teacher beliefs about ASL/English Bilingual Education influence their practice. She regularly conducts trainings and gives presentations to teachers, parents, and school administrators and consults with schools for Deaf students both nationally and internationally. She is the author of Educating children with cochlear implants in an ASL/English bilingual classroom, Developing bilingual literacy in Deaf children and co-author of Collaboration for communication, language and cognitive Development among others. Her articles and book chapters have been published in the United States, Italy, Germany, and Japan.
Check out Gallaudet University's Department of Education website, Department of Education Facebook page, or click on the university logo above for more general information.
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY - Washington, DC
Dr. N. Raschelle Neild, Ph.D.
Dr. Raschelle Neild holds a Ph.D. in Special Education and Master’s in Deaf Education
from the University of Kansas and a B.S. in Elementary and Early Childhood
Education from William Jewell College. She has taught PK-12th grade (general
education, special education, and deaf education) in a variety of settings. Currently,
she is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Deaf Education Program.
She taught at Gallaudet for 9-years. Dr. Neild has taught courses in SPED law and the
IEP process, Introduction to Special Education, Deaf learners with Autism, and K-12
assessment. Additionally, she co-developed the On-line Deaf Learners with Disabilities
Certification Program. Dr. Neild’s research agenda includes deaf learners with autism,
special education teacher attrition and retention, and transition for deaf students
with disabilities. She has authored books, several book chapters, numerous peer
reviewed articles, and has presented at numerous local, regional, national, and
international conferences.
Dr. N. Raschelle Neild, Ph.D.
Dr. Raschelle Neild holds a Ph.D. in Special Education and Master’s in Deaf Education
from the University of Kansas and a B.S. in Elementary and Early Childhood
Education from William Jewell College. She has taught PK-12th grade (general
education, special education, and deaf education) in a variety of settings. Currently,
she is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Deaf Education Program.
She taught at Gallaudet for 9-years. Dr. Neild has taught courses in SPED law and the
IEP process, Introduction to Special Education, Deaf learners with Autism, and K-12
assessment. Additionally, she co-developed the On-line Deaf Learners with Disabilities
Certification Program. Dr. Neild’s research agenda includes deaf learners with autism,
special education teacher attrition and retention, and transition for deaf students
with disabilities. She has authored books, several book chapters, numerous peer
reviewed articles, and has presented at numerous local, regional, national, and
international conferences.