Rate My Professor Glenna Caliendo

Glenna Caliendo serves as a visiting lecturer at Westfield State University, where she taught American Sign Language I and II via Zoom for two years. She is deaf and grew up in mainstream public schools, bringing a personal perspective to her instruction in sign language. Caliendo earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in mathematics from Dominican University. She further advanced her qualifications with a Master of Science in Teaching and Curriculum from the University of Rochester.

With extensive experience in sign language education, Caliendo has been a part-time faculty member at Bridgewater State University for 25 years, teaching Sign Language 1, including for the Senior College program synchronously remote via Zoom and the Early College Program at Brockton Therapeutic Day School using the TEAM app. She has also taught ASL through dual enrollment programs associated with Stonehill College and Massasoit Community College at Hanover High School for four years and at Cardinal Spellman High School for two years. Additionally, for six years, she instructed sign language to rising 5th and 6th grade students from the Brockton area in Bridgewater State University's Footbridge summer program, offering them an authentic on-campus college experience to foster aspirations for higher education. Her dedication to accessible language education spans multiple institutions and programs.