Julia Silvestri
About Julia Silvestri
Julia Silvestri serves as an ASL Lector and Program Coordinator at Yale University, where she has developed a curriculum for American Sign Language courses. She holds a Ph.D. in Physical Disabilities: Deaf and Hard of Hearing from Columbia University and has extensive experience in education, including roles as a teacher and administrator in various institutions.
Work at Yale University
Julia Silvestri has been serving as an ASL Lector and Program Coordinator at Yale University since 2021. In this role, she has developed a curriculum for American Sign Language courses, contributing to the academic offerings in this field. Her position involves coordinating programs that enhance the learning experience for students interested in ASL.
Education and Expertise
Julia Silvestri holds an Educational Specialist Ed.S. and a Post Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration from The George Washington University, completed between 2017 and 2019. She also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Disabilities: Deaf and Hard of Hearing from Columbia University, where she studied from 2009 to 2016. Additionally, she has a Master's degree in Education of the Deaf from Smith College and a Bachelor's degree in English: Creative Writing and Theatre: Performance from Northeastern University.
Background in Education
Julia Silvestri has extensive experience in the field of education, particularly for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. She worked as a Teacher at The Learning Center for the Deaf from 2004 to 2009 and later served as a Teacher of the Deaf at New Milford Public Schools from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, she held the position of Principal at Mill Neck Manor School for one year in 2019-2020.
Professional Experience in Educational Settings
Julia Silvestri has held various roles in educational institutions, including Director of Student Engagement and Creative Learning at New York School for the Deaf from 2017 to 2018 and PACES Substitute Teacher at American School for the Deaf from 2012 to 2015. She has also been an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University since 2014, where she integrates her expertise in film and theatre production into educational contexts.
Research and Curriculum Development
Julia Silvestri has conducted action research focusing on the education of individuals with physical disabilities, specifically those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Her work includes developing curricula that support the learning needs of these individuals, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing educational practices in this area.