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HERYL L. LUNDQUIST, M.F.A.

Assistant Professor (2009 - present)
Art, Communication, and Theatre Department
Theatre Arts and Dance Program
Gallaudet University

Education
M.F.A., Theatre for Young Audiences, Arizona State University - 2000
Title of thesis: Creative Drama as a Teaching Strategy in Enhancing Language
Acquisition for Language Deprived Deaf Preschool Children
Teacher Credential - CBEST

B.A., Developmental Drama, American Sign Language, Minor: Production/Performance

Gallaudet University - 1992
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts Program, Gallaudet University, January 2009
present
Introduction to Theatre
Creative Movement and Drama, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten
Educational Drama Grades K-6
Educational Drama Grades 6-12
Theatre for Youth
Practicum in Educational Drama
Visual Gesture Communication
Theatre Practicum
Theatre Field Experience (Internship)
Independent courses
Advisor, numerous majors and minors
Developed two Special Topic courses
Puppetry for Children
ASL Digital Media Storytelling
Guest taught GSR courses
First Year Seminar
First Year Study Tour: Costa Rica
Ethics and Social Responsibility in Visual and Performing Arts

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Adjunct Faculty, ASL & Deaf Studies Department, Gallaudet University, Summer 2013
and 2014
Beginning Fingerspelling (Professional Studies)
American Sign Language IV (Professional Studies)
Jump Start: New Signer Program
Administrative Experience
Interim Principal, Sequoia Charter School for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, August
1999 June 2000
Directed Prekindergarten through High School programs
Proposal partnership with academic vocational program
Adopted and partner with Laurent Clerc Schools Curriculum
Associate Artistic Director, SignRise Culture Arts, December 1992-June 1993
Arranged auditions
Administration works
Relevant Professional Experience
Adjunct Faculty, Interpreter Preparation Program, The Community College of Baltimore
County, January 2013-July 2014
Visual Gesture Communication
High School Teacher, California School for the Deaf - Riverside, August 2007-December
2008
Performing Arts courses
Directed Plays and Movies
Language Arts courses
High School Teacher/ASL Teacher, San Gorgonino High School, October 2004-August
2007
Language Arts for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students
Special Topic: Theatre
ASL I, II, III courses for hearing students
High School Teacher, California School for the Deaf - Riverside, August 2001-June 2004
Performing Arts courses
Directed Plays and Movies
Drama Lessons with Elementary, Middle and Special Needs students
Theatre Advisor

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Teacher, Sequoia Charter School for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, August 1999 June
2000
Language Arts
Theatre lessons for grades Prek-12
ASL I, II, III, IV
Student Teaching, Maryland School for the Deaf Frederick, August 1998 December
1998
Language Arts (Honor)
Theatre Arts
Directed a short Play
Drama Lessons with Elementary, Middle, and Special Needs students
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Arizona State University, January 1997 May 1998
Puppetry with Children
Puppetry Workshop
Improvisation with Youth
Actress, National Theatre of the Deaf, July 1993 December 1994
National Tour Performances
Little Theatre of the Deaf Performances
Presented numerous workshops for all ages
ASL Adjunct Faculty, Catonsville Community College, January 1992 December 1992
ASL Specialist, Kendall Demonstration Elementary School, January 1992 December
1992
ASL and Swedish Sign Language Instructor, Gallaudet University: Department of Sign
Communication, August 1988 December 1991
Cable System Operator, Gallaudet University: Department of TV, Film, and
Photography, November 1985 June 1987
Related Experience
ASL Instructor/Advisor
Childsplay Theatre Company, Spring 1997
Tempe, AZ
ASL Instructor/Advisor
Arena Stage Theatre Company, Spring 1995
Washington, D.C.
Artistic Director/Director/Actor

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Rainbow Teater, December 1982 June 1983
Orebro, Sweden

Panels, Presentations, and Workshops

Committees and Service

Department
Design costumes, puppets and directed Spring 2010 TAD production of Charlottes Web
University
Faculty Senate, Fall 2012-current
National Anthem Commencement: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Guest lecturer in GSR 220: The Power of Good Storytelling in the Classroom. Instructor:
Dr. Rosalinda Ricasa, April 2014
Guest lecturer in ASL 494: Senior Seminar
Instructor: Don Miller. April 2014
Gallaudet University World Deaf Cinema Festival and Conference: cinema judge and
backstage crew; Fall 2010
Guest lecturer in EDU 635: Elementary School Teaching Methods in Social Studies.
Instructor: Brenda Kruse-McConville, April 2009
Community
Guest speaker, Phi Kappa Zeta, as part of Soar High Over Breast Cancer event;
October 2009
Advisory Member (related to the Arts), Deaf Reach; 2009-2011
Judge for Deaf film festival; May 2009
Served on Quest Education Committee; 2009-2010
VSA Kennedy Center

Creative Products

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Faculty Development Award

American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) National Conference, San Francisco,
California August 4-8, 2010: $
American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) National Conference, Lexington,
Kentucky August 8-12, 2012: $
Certifications
Arizona State Certified in Secondary Education Drama
State of California Single Subject Teaching Credential English
State of California Vocational Education Teaching Credential Performing Arts Occupations
State of California Education Specialist Instruction Credential Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
Professional Association Memberships
American Alliance for Theatre in Education (AATE)
The Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE)
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
Quest for Arts, Educational Theatre Board 2009-2011