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Jessica Scott is an Associate Professor in Deaf Education at the Georgia State University Department of Learning Sciences. She holds a B.A. in Deaf Education from Flagler College, an Ed.M. in Language and Literacy (with Reading Specialist licensure) from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and an Ed.D. in Human Development and Education from Harvard. Her research focuses on bilingualism in deaf education, academic English development, and the role of American Sign Language (ASL) in deaf students' literacy. She chairs the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Special Interest Group of the International Literacy Association.
Education highlights include her work at the Alaska School for the Deaf and The Learning Center for the Deaf. Her award-winning dissertation explored ASL and academic English's impact on deaf students' reading comprehension. Current interests include deaf education in developing countries and translanguaging practices in STEM education. She has published extensively on deaf learners' literacy, bilingualism, and inclusive pedagogy.
Scientific Awards: Recipient of Harvard University’s Jeanne S. Chall student research award (2016). Publications span topics like deaf education program efficacy, multicultural literacy strategies, and STEAM accessibility for deaf learners.
Advising/Grants: While specific grants aren’t detailed, her work implies leadership in curriculum development and cross-cultural educational initiatives. She collaborates internationally, including research in Mexico and Jamaica.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Georgia State’s research centers focusing on language development and inclusive education. Her work aligns with the Center for Research on Atypical Development and Learning (CRADL).
