Dr. Rachel O Neill

Biography

Rachel O'Neill is the Deaf Education Pathway Coordinator at the University of Edinburgh’s Moray House School of Education and Sport. She has extensive experience teaching deaf children and young people, particularly in Greater Manchester, and has coordinated programs that focus on inclusive education for deaf learners. Her research interests center on deaf education, including language policies affecting classroom access for deaf students, and she has been involved in significant studies on the transitions of deaf young people into further and higher education. O'Neill has held various roles including co-editor for Deafness & Education International and has contributed to numerous educational initiatives in Scotland. She is active in supporting the work of the Scottish Sensory Centre and liaises with a wide network of professionals and families to advocate for best practices in deaf education. Her commitment to improving outcomes for deaf learners is evidenced by her involvement in studies funded by organizations like the National Deaf Children's Society, emphasizing literacy, bilingual education, and assessments tailored to deaf candidates.

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