Kristin Snoddon, Ph.D., is a Deaf academic serving as Professor and Graduate Program Director in the School of Early Childhood Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on inclusive education policy, sign language planning, early literacy, bilingualism, and disability studies. She is recognized for her collaborative work with Deaf communities, the development of American Sign Language (ASL) curricula for parents, and her scholarly contributions to sign language ideologies and rights.
Academic Background and Career
Snoddon has developed an academic career centered on language rights, inclusive education, and Deaf studies. At Toronto Metropolitan University, she has held roles as a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellow and later as a faculty member in the School of Early Childhood Studies [1]. She currently serves as Professor and Graduate Program Director, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate teaching[1][2].
Before her current appointment, Snoddon was engaged in research and teaching positions at institutions including the University of Alberta, where she held the David Peikoff Chair of Deaf Studies, and Carleton University, where she was part of the School of Linguistics and Language Studies[3].
Research Interests and Contributions
Her research examines issues at the intersection of language and education policy, bilingualism, and disability studies. She has led collaborative projects with Deaf communities, including the creation of a parent ASL curriculum aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)[1]. Her work also explores sign language ideologies, rights of Deaf children, and the development of inclusive literacy programs[2][3].
Snoddon has published extensively in journals, books, and edited volumes. Her works often focus on sign language planning and the sociopolitical dimensions of Deaf education[1][2]. She has co-authored and edited influential publications on sign language ideologies and plurilingualism in Deaf education, contributing to international academic debates[1][3].
Professional Service
In addition to her teaching and research, Snoddon contributes to academic and community initiatives on Deaf education and sign language policy. She has served in editorial and advisory roles and is engaged in advocacy for Deaf children’s linguistic rights[2][3].
- Toronto Metropolitan University. (n.d.). Kristin Snoddon – School of Early Childhood Studies.
- Toronto Metropolitan University. (n.d.). Kristin Snoddon.
- ORCID. (n.d.). Kristin Snoddon (0000-0003-2866-5381).
