Tina M. Feldman is beginning her doctoral studies in Special Education: Deaf Education at the University of Arizona.  She graduated from Gallaudet University with a BA in English, and an MA in Linguistics.  She earned her second MA in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing from the University of Arizona.

Tina has twenty-two years of educational experience.  Most recently, she taught high school English at the Arizona School for the Deaf.  Her experience spans birth to grade 12, serving two years as a Deaf Mentor Coordinator before moving to classroom teaching.  She also has experience teaching deaf/hard of hearing students in itinerant settings.

During her time at the Arizona School for the Deaf, Tina was part of a mentor team for the ASL-English Bilingual Professional Development.  She continued to provide professional development for the ASD-Tucson campus, ranging from the state-mandated Structured English Immersion to using data to inform teaching and RTI.   

In her free time, Tina enjoys cycling, and spending time with her family.