Cheryl L. Shahan, PhD
The University of Tennessee
Department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
A211 Bailey Education Complex
1126 Volunteer Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37996-3442
Office: 865-264-2233
EDUCATION
2015Ph.D., Deaf Education Department of Education
Gallaudet University
Dissertation Title: An Elementary Deaf Teacher’s Interactions with Deaf Girls and Deaf Boys
2004Certifications, ASL Specialist and Literacy Specialist
Education Department
McDaniel College
2000M.S., Deaf Education Education Department
Western Maryland College(currently McDaniel College)
1990B.S., Recreation College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado
PUBLICATION
Szymanski, C., Lutz, L., Shahan, C., & Gala, N. (2013). Critical needs of students who are Deaf or hard of hearing: A public input summary. Washington, DC: Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet University.
AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, HONORS
2014Myra Sadker Foundation’s Dissertation Award
2014Small Research Grant, Gallaudet University’s
2009Rotary Club Scholarship, Gallaudet University
2008Joseph Taussig Scholarship, Gallaudet University
2007-2015Graduate President’s Scholars, Gallaudet University
CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
Workshop Presentation
2017Gender Equity through Interactions. National Deaf Education Conference (NDEC). June 22.
Poster Presentation
2017Interacting with Deaf Girls and Deaf Boys in the Classroom. Association of College Educators-Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACE-DHH). February 6-8.
CAMPUS PRESENTATIONS
2010-2014Sex-Gender Issues in Children’s Literature.Department of Education, Gallaudet University
2014 Sex Equity or Sex Bias?Department of ASL and Deaf Studies, Gallaudet University
2010Gender in the Classroom.Department of Education,Gallaudet University
2007Deaf Education.Department of ASL and Deaf Studies, Gallaudet University:
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Preparation Programs
The University of Tennessee, undergraduate and graduate courses
Language Development for the Deaf (Fall 2017)
Professional Internship in Teaching (Fall 2017)
Gallaudet University,undergraduate courses
Children’s Literature (Summers 2009-2011)
Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education (Spring 2008)
Integrative Practicum and Seminar in Teaching (Fall 2007)
Introduction to Education(Fall 2006, Spring 2007)
McDaniel College,graduate courses
Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Deaf Students (Summers 2006-2007)
Issues and Trends in Audiology and Spoken English Development (Summers 2006-2007)
Seminar in Deaf Education (Summer 2007)
Student Teaching Supervision (Fall 2007)
First and Second Language Development (Summer 2006)
Elementary, High School, Community Teaching
Spring 2006Elementary Teacher and Mentor. Buea School for the Deaf (Cameroon)
Fall 2005Substitute Teacher. Maryland School for the Deaf
2004-2005High School Teacher. New Mexico School for the Deaf
2000-2004Elementary Teacher. New Mexico School for the Deaf
1991-1992Adult Basic Education Instructor. Springfield, Ohio
1990-1991Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) Teacher and Educator. Blanding, Utah
American Sign Language (ASL) Teaching
2017-PresentThe University of Tennessee. Knoxville, Tennessee
2000-2001Santa Fe Community College (SFCC). Santa Fe, New Mexico
New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD) for community members
1995-1996Columbus State Community College (CSCC). Columbus, Ohio
1990-1991Community College, CEU-SJ (currently Utah State University Eastern). Blanding, Utah
Blanding Elementary School for teachers, students, and other interested community members; home visits with Deaf students’ families
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2008–2015Graduate Research Assistant
Research and Evaluation within Planning, Development, and Dissemination at
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University
Team member involved with major multi-year projects and smaller projects.
May 2012Focus Group Facilitator
Gallaudet University Library
Research Internships
Spring 2009Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University
Eagle Academy (High school program to raise students’ reading levels)
Fall 2008Department of Education at Gallaudet University
Signs of Literacy (American Sign Language and English literacy, pre-school)
CONSULTANCY
January 2016 – PresentDeaf Education Consultant
Research and Evaluation
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet University
Provide support for research and evaluation projects
January-April 2016Deaf Education Consultant
Buea School for the Deaf (Cameroon, central Africa)
Provided instructional support and professional developments with teaching staff and school administration
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2007-2016Friends of Buea School for the Deaf (FoBSD)
Co-founder of non-profit organization, secretary of board, and chair of intern and volunteer committee.
2006-2014AERA. Served as a liaison between AERA’s graduate programs and Gallaudet’s graduate students.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Council of American Instructors of the Deaf Conference (CAID)
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
National Deaf Education Conference (NDEC)
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