Kendra Miller

Kendra Miller is a Fixed-Term Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders. Her primary responsibilities include teaching American Sign Language courses (ASL 101, ASL 201, ASL 595), coordinating community placements for students within the Deaf community, and leading the Jamaica Study Abroad Service-Learning program. She holds a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential with extensive clinical experience serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations.

Education:

• MSW, Social Work - Michigan State University (2000)
• BS, Therapeutic Recreation - Central Michigan University (1995)

Professional Focus: Kendra specializes in bridging clinical social work with Deaf community engagement. Her work includes:

• Psychosocial rehabilitation for Deaf individuals with mental health needs
• Parent education in sign language and accessibility resources
• Mentoring programs for Deaf children
• International service-learning curriculum development

Fields of Interest:

• American Sign Language pedagogy
• Community-based interventions for the Deaf
• Mental health accessibility
• Therapeutic recreation
• Clinical social work methodologies