Assistant Professor/Director, Personal Discovery and Rock Climbing Programs
Physical Education & Recreation
Office Location: Field House G01
Faculty-Athlete Mentor: Softball
Doleac has been working on Gallaudet's campus for over 40 years. Doleac is currently an Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Recreation at Gallaudet University. She is also a Coordinator for Athletic Coaching minor and Director of Personal Discovery Program and Rock-Climbing Gym.
Doleac served as Gallaudet's softball coach from 1984 until 2009. She was the Bison field hockey coach during the 1989 season. Doleac was inducted into the Gallaudet Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.
Sarah Burton Doleac earned her bachelor's degree in in physical education from Gallaudet University in 1982. She earned her master's degree in in Deaf Education from McDaniel College in 1985.
Doleac was a student-athlete while at Gallaudet as she lettered in field hockey and softball during all four years. She also lettered in women's basketball and tennis for one season.
Awards & Recognitions:
- Faculty of the Year, Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 2018-2019
- Outstanding Faculty Member, Athletic Department, May 3, 2016
- Member of the 2014 Gallaudet University Athletics Hall of Fame class in Women’s Softball Coach, July 11, 2014
- Woman of Worth, Delta Epsilon Sorority, spring 2011
- Softball Head Coach, In Recognition and Sincere Appreciation of 25 years of Distinguished Service from the Athletic Department, May 3, 2010
- Mother of the Year, Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity, spring 1997
- Woman of the Year, Bisonettes Club, spring 1993-1994
- Coach of the Year in Softball, Capital Athletic Conference, spring 1993
- Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority, Honorary Member, elected February 1989
- Kappa Delta Pi, Honor Society in Education, Pi Rho Chapter, Gallaudet University, elected March 1986
- Phi Alpha Pi, Honor Society, Gallaudet University elected fall 1981
Doleac currently resides in Owings, Md.
Why Gallaudet?
"Gallaudet University is a special place in which I feel at home. I always love to teach and share my knowledge and experiences in the area of Physical Education & Recreation and Coaching. I want to give back to the Gallaudet University softball team, the student-athletes, the Athletic Department and the community. It is always my love and passion for softball games ever since I was young."
What impact can athletics have on college students?
Athletics can impact college students in many ways such as:
- Support from some of influential people (coaches, teammates, faculty, staff, friends & family) in their life
- Maintain fitness
- Provide the time management
- Sense of purpose and belonging
- Commitment and dedication
- Deepen your passion
- Motivate in academic studies
- Give positive energy and stress reliever
- Friendships with the team and the athletic department
