Education
PhD in Education, Capella University
MA in History, Salisbury University
MS in Deaf Education, McDaniel College
BA in History and Government, Gallaudet University
Staci Rensch, PhD
Assistant Teaching Professor
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Areas of Expertise
Deaf Education (Elementary & Secondary), Social Studies Education, Literacy/Reading Specialist for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, U.S. History, World History, Deaf History, Local Chesapeake Studies, Early Colonial America, Deaf Studies, Bilingual Education Approach, Multilingual Education Approach, 1st and 2nd language acquisitions, Language acquisition theories, Leadership theories, Leadership in Higher Education, qualitative research method. Deaf history, Deaf culture, local Chesapeake history and early Colonial American history with a focus on the women and the laws in the 17th and 18th century Delmarva region. Multilingual education approach, bilingual education approach, Deaf education, 1st and 2nd language acquisition, leadership theories, civic engagement and the Deaf community, diversity and inclusion in higher education, leadership in higher education, and leadership actions in addressing audism in higher education.
Biography
Dr. Staci M. Rensch (she/her/hers) is a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in the Deaf Studies Program at Towson University and a passionate educator dedicated to advancing deaf education and historical scholarship. A Maryland native and graduate of the Maryland School for the Deaf, Dr. Rensch brings both lived experience and extensive academic training to her work in deaf education and historical research.
Dr. Rensch's educational journey spans multiple institutions and disciplines. After earning her BA in History and Government from Gallaudet University, she pursued graduate studies in deaf education at McDaniel College and history at Salisbury University, where she specialized in Early Colonial America and Chesapeake Studies. She completed her doctoral work at Capella University, focusing on leadership in higher education with particular attention to addressing audism in academic settings.
Her teaching experience encompasses K-12 education at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and residential treatment facilities, as well as higher education at McDaniel College and Towson University. In addition to her academic credentials, Dr. Rensch is a certified Professional Life Coach and trained literacy specialist for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Rensch is an active scholar and lifelong learner who enjoys reading and British television series. Her commitment to continuous learning reflects her belief in education as a transformative force.