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Christi Batamula is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at Gallaudet University, part of the School of Language, Education, and Culture. She has been at the university since 2005, transitioning from early childhood education roles to her current academic position. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in International Education from George Mason University, an M.A. in Deaf Education from Gallaudet, and a B.A. in Elementary Education from Geneva College.
Her research focuses on diverse deaf learners, immigrant families, bilingual education, and critical pedagogy. Notable projects include the Family Language Planning Digital Toolkit (funded by NIDCD NIH) and contributions to teacher preparation programs. She has advised numerous students in capstone projects and doctoral dissertations, spanning topics like anti-bias education and Reggio Emilia approaches.
Batamula has taught over 30 courses since 2009, including core subjects like Early Childhood Environments and Deaf Learners in Bilingual Contexts. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive teaching and family engagement, reflected in grants such as the SEEDS Project (US Department of Education) aimed at safeguarding deaf children's development.
She held leadership roles including Department Chair of Education (2019–2020) and currently serves on the Faculty Senate. Her scholarly contributions span articles on family language policies, bilingual education, and innovative pedagogical frameworks, advocating for inclusive and culturally affirming practices.
