Dorothy Casterline

Dorothy Casterline
Born
Dorothy Chiyoko Sueoka Casterline

(1928-04-27)April 27, 1928
DiedAugust 8, 2023(2023-08-08) (aged 95)
CitizenshipPacific Islander[dubiousdiscuss] and American
Occupation(s)Researcher, educator
SpouseJames Casterline
Children2
Parents
  • Toshie Sueoka (father)
  • Takiyo Sueoka (mother)
Academic background
Education
Academic work
DisciplineLinguist
Sub-disciplineAmerican Sign Language
InstitutionsGallaudet University

Dorothy Chiyoko Sueoka Casterline (April 27, 1928 – August 8, 2023) was an American deaf linguist known for her contribution to A Dictionary of American Sign Language on Linguistic Principles, considered a foundational work of sign language linguistics.