Taylor Hartman

Faculty

Assistant Professor and TASL Coordinator

Location McKee 509
Portrait of Taylor Hartman

Biography

Proactive Deaf Faculty Instructor and Program Coordinator in World Languages and Cultures – American Sign Language Program for 10 years. Dr. Hartman is experienced in both in-class and out-of-class engagement, focusing on enhancing students’ knowledge, research, and leadership abilities, while also fostering her own professional growth.

Education

  • Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL in Higher Education College of Education – Department of Counseling and Higher Education
  • M.A. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL in Rehabilitation Counseling
  • B.S. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL in Business Administration

 

Professional Experience & Affiliations

  • 2015 – 2025: Faculty Instructor and Program Coordinator – American Sign Language and Deaf Studies minor Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. Department of World Languages and Cultures
  • 2011-2016: Co-Director Camp Lions of Illinois
  • 2011-2014: Student Manager of Rentals, Team Facilitator and Lifeguard
  • January-June 2014: Accommodations Specialist Intern

Additional Activities/ Involvement

  • 2024-2025: Presidential Commission Committee for Persons with disabilities, Intermediate-Past Chair
  • 2020-2024: Presidential Commission Committee for Persons with disabilities, Chair
  • 2023-2025: Instructor representative for University Council, Northern Illinois University