Lance Nozot
استادیار مدعو · American Sign Language Education
Colorado Christian Universityمعرفی
Dr. Lance Nozot is an affiliate faculty member at Colorado Christian University, Red Rocks Community College, and the University of Northern Colorado, where he teaches American Sign Language and interpreter theory and skills. He is affiliated with the College of Undergraduate Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Colorado Christian University. With 27 years of experience in public education, Dr. Nozot currently teaches ASL at the high school and college levels while contributing to curriculum development in the Douglas County School District.
His educational background includes:
- Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University
- M.A. in Teaching American Sign Language, University of Northern Colorado
- M.A. in Information and Learning Technologies, University of Colorado at Denver
- M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, Colorado Christian University
- B.M.E. in Music Education, Colorado Christian University
- Principal Licensure Preparation, University of Denver
Dr. Nozot's research and professional interests focus on aligning curriculum with the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS2020), integrating learning technologies into instruction, and enhancing second language acquisition, particularly in American Sign Language. He is deeply invested in teacher education, professional development, and mentoring, with a strong emphasis on constructivist instructional strategies and authentic assessment methods. His work bridges K–12 education and higher education, aiming to improve pedagogical practices in world language classrooms.
Though no publications are listed, his career reflects a consistent engagement with curriculum design, educational technology, and ASL instruction across multiple institutional contexts.
Dr. Nozot has not been mentioned as receiving any formal scientific awards.
He advises and mentors future educators and ASL interpreters, particularly within Christian educational frameworks, aiming to equip them with communication skills to serve the Deaf community. While no formal grants are mentioned, his involvement in district-level curriculum councils suggests active participation in educational leadership and policy implementation.
He is involved in curriculum development teams within the Douglas County School District World Language Curriculum Council, where he contributes to shaping ASL and world language instruction aligned with state standards and technological integration.
