Michelle Paonessa

Michelle Paonessa serves as an Assistant Professor and ASL Program Coordinator in the Department of Early Childhood Education and Exceptionality Programs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Her research focuses on:

• Development of inclusive educational frameworks for young children with exceptionalities
• Integration of American Sign Language (ASL) into early childhood curricula
• Specialized teaching methodologies for diverse learner populations

Dr. Paonessa's work emphasizes evidence-based practices to support neurodiverse learners and promote accessibility through ASL programming. Her leadership as ASL Program Coordinator drives curriculum development and community engagement initiatives within the department's framework for exceptional education.