Academics

 
 

Carlstrom Deaf Studies - Faculty

 

Barbara Garrett

 

  

Chair, Carlstrom Deaf Studies
Professor, Carlstrom Deaf Studies

Phone: (612) 343-4796
Email: bdgarret@northcentral.edu
Office: Kingsriter Center #C

  • B.A. – World Evangelism Bible College
  • M.A. - Missouri State University - 1991
  • A.B.D. – Biola University, Cross Cultural Education
  • Ordained – 2000

 Students of Barbara Garrett gain the benefit of a professor who knows what it takes to make it in her field. Garrett has ministered as a Pastor, a Youth Pastor, and both an Associate and Assistant Pastor in deaf churches. She is currently working to plant a non-traditional deaf church in the Twin Cities north metropolitan area.

 
JoAnn Smith

 

Associate Professor,

Deaf Culture Studies
Phone: (612) 343-4431
Email: joann.smith@northcentral.edu
Office: Kingsriter Centre

 

 Education

  • Ph.D. Organizational Leadership (Regent University, 2006)
  • M.A. Cross Cultural Communication (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 1981)
  • B.A. Pastoral Studies, Christian Education (Northwest Bible College, 1976)

Professional Experience

  • At NCU since 1986
  • Assistant Pastor, Pleasant View Deaf A/G
  • Professor, Central Bible College (3 years)
  • Adjunct Professor, George Washington University (2 years)
  • Home Missionary—10 years as Chaplain at Gallaudet University (13 years)
  • Pastor of church plant (2 years)

Professional Activities and Memberships

  • Coordinator, Deaf Ministries Minnesota Fellowship
  • Camp evangelist and teacher
  • Organizational consultant
  • Ordained minister of the Assemblies of God (1979)