Ella Mae Lentz

Ella Mae Lentz (born May 5, 1954) is an Deaf American author, poet, teacher, and advocate.[1] Lentz was born in Berkeley, California to two deaf parents. Her brother was also deaf.

Education

Lentz graduated from the California School for the Deaf (currently the California School for the Deaf, Fremont) in Berkeley in 1971. After graduating, she attended Gallaudet University where she received dual bachelor's degrees in Drama and English, graduating in 1975.[2]

Research

Lentz has done research on ASL at several research institutions, including Northeastern University in Boston, the Salk Institute in San Diego, and the University of California in San Francisco.[3]

Written production

Lentz has developed training material as well as educational material such as:

Productions

Poetry

Lentz is widely known in the deaf community for her poetry.[10] Many people have analyzed and studied her poems.

Recognition

Her company ASL Presents

ASL Presents was founded by Ella Mae Lentz in 2007, located in Hayward, California. The company focuses on the how to coach, consult, present, perform, and teach ASL and Deaf Culture curriculum.[15]

Family

Lentz' partner is Judy D. Gough. They have five children and thirteen grandchildren.

References

  1. http://www.nycmetrorid.org/deafhood.htm
  2. http://www.aslpresents.com/ella.html
  3. Signs of Language
  4. Cokely, Dennis and Charlotte Baker.1999. American Sign Language: A Teacher's Resource Text on Curriculum, Methods and Evaluation, Washington, DC: Gallaudet University Press, p. xiii.
  5. Whitley, Sharon. 1997. Breaking the Silence--Deaf Publisher Started Small, Shook Off Discouragement. San Diego Union-Tribune (September 3, 1997), p. C-1.
  6. http://www.deafhoodfoundation.org/Deafhood/About_Us.html
  7. Frei, Terry. 1990. "Firehouse Nine Polishing Up Stage Diamond, The Oregonian (April 15, 1990), p. F1.
  8. Lane, Harlan L., Robert Hoffmeister and Benjamin J. Bahan. 1996. A journey into the deaf-world, San Diego, CA: Dawn Sign Press, p. 148.
  9. Jaques, Damien. 1980. "Deaf Actress Not Sure She Wants Broadway", Milwaukee Journal (December 14, 1980), Section 5, Page 2.
  10. Pearl Awards
  11. http://cad1906.org
  12. http://www.csdeagles.com/outreach/heritage-pr.htm
  13. Hall of Fame
  14. http://www.deaf-culture-online.com/dbc-agb.html
  15. http://www.aslpresents.com
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