Lewis Lummer, EdD, CT, CDI, CS, CM, CII, CASLPI/R/T, CSCPI/R/T

Dr. Lewis S. Lummer is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of CSD at Baylor University, where he serves as the institution's first known Deaf professor. He is an integral member of the faculty team overseeing the ASL minor program, and teaching courses. Dr. Lummer brings over two decades of university-level instruction and 14 years of K-12 classroom teaching and research experience to his role. 

A certified supervisor, mentor, trainer, and teacher, Dr. Lummer delivers professional seminars and training sessions globally. His academic foundation includes a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a Reading Specialization and Curriculum and Instruction focus from Northern Illinois University (2010). He also holds a Master of Deaf Education and Deaf Studies from Lamar University (1999), a Rehabilitation Administration certification from San Diego State University (2000), and a Bachelor of Communication Arts with an International Studies focus from Gallaudet University (1996). In addition to his contributions to higher education, he serves as a dedicated board member and treasurer for Deaf Missions, Vice President of Deaf Jewish Believers, Inc., and a leading board member for Deaf Meek Mentorship.

Current Research Interests 

• Deaf international people 
• Signed languages  
• ASL literacy 
• Oral history in Deaf community 
• ASL linguistics 

Current Courses Taught 

• HON 4V87 Honors Thesis 
• HON 3101 Advanced Readings and Research 
• CSD 4V87 Applied Research in CSD 
• CSD 4660 Internship I EC-12 Part 1 
• CSD 4661 Internship I EC-12 Part 2 
• CSD 4662 Internship II EC-12 Part 1 
• CSD 4663 Internship II EC-12 Part 2 
• CSD 4360 Language and Literacy for Deaf Learners I 
• CSD 4361 Language and Literacy for Deaf Learners II 
• CSD 3314 ASL Literature and Visual Arts 
• CSD 1405 American Sign Language I 
• CSD 1406 American Sign Language II 
• CSD 2301 American Sign Language III 
• CSD 2302 American Sign Language IV