Mike Deninger

Affectionately referred to simply as Dr. Mike, he now enjoys sharing his skills, his knowledge of the inner self and his wisdom through the work of PHOENIX. During his prestigious career, he has been an elementary and high school principal; a graduate professor of language and culture; a director of product development, outreach, and training; a university dean (13 years); a researcher; and a mental health therapist. While a dean at Gallaudet University, Dr. Mike oversaw the construction of a multi-million dollar academic complex, administered an operating budget of over $30 million, and managed a staff of more than 400 employees. He has led groundbreaking training of his own design in cultural diversity and the process of change. He has also served as a management consultant to non-profits and educational programs. He is also a master American Sign Language Interpreter who has worked in the field of deafness for many years.

Dr. Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Master of Science in Special Education from Canisius College. He also earned a PhD in Special Education Administration (dissertation with distinction), and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling (4.0 average) from Gallaudet University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a National Certified Counselor, and is certified in clinical hypnotherapy by the National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists.

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