Carolyn McCaskill facts for kids

Carolyn McCaskill is an amazing African American woman who is deaf. She works as a counselor and a professor. Since 1996, she has been teaching at Gallaudet University, a famous university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Today, she is an associate professor in the ASL and Deaf Studies Department. This means she helps students learn about American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture.

Carolyn McCaskill's Education Journey

Carolyn McCaskill has a strong background in education. Before college, she went to the Alabama School for the Deaf in Talladega, Alabama. This school helps deaf students get a great education.

After high school, she earned several degrees from Gallaudet University. This university is well-known for its programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

• In 1977, she got her bachelor's degree in Psychology-Social Work.
• In 1979, she earned a master's degree in Counseling of the Deaf. This helped her become a counselor for deaf people.
• In 2005, she completed her PhD in Special Education Administration & Supervision. This advanced degree shows her dedication to helping students with special needs.

Carolyn McCaskill's Career

Carolyn McCaskill has had an important career helping deaf students and the deaf community. She worked as a counselor in several places:

• At the Model Secondary School for the Deaf.
• At the Houston Community College System.
• As a career counselor at Gallaudet University.

She also served as the Coordinator of Minority Achievement and Multicultural Program for Pre-college Programs at Gallaudet University. In this role, she helped make sure that students from diverse backgrounds felt welcome and successful before they even started college.

Publications and Recognition

Carolyn McCaskill has also shared her knowledge through her work and by receiving special honors.

Important Publications

She is a co-author of a book called "The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL" (2011). This book explores the unique way that Black deaf people use American Sign Language. It helps everyone understand the rich history and culture within the deaf community.

Awards and Honors

Carolyn McCaskill has received many awards for her important work. These awards show how much she has helped the deaf community and education.

• She received the Deaf Humanitarian Award from the National Action Network (NAN). This award honors people who work to improve human welfare.
• In 2013, she won a Grio Award. The Grio Awards celebrate African Americans who have made a big impact.
• She was named a Diversity Fellow in the Provost office in 2006. This means she helped promote diversity and inclusion at Gallaudet University.
• In 2005, she received the Thomas and Julia Mayes Award.