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American Sign Language (ASL) teacher Jessie Menchak helps freshman Jaquenette Wheatley with her project on a famous deaf person in 6th hour ASL II class. The presentation will be given throughout the week in class to show famous figures in the deaf community. “I try to impact students by letting them know they're in a safe space [and] that they can be comfortable here with the knowledge I'm on their team,” Menchak said.

Meet Jessie Menchak, a new American Sign Language teacher

Sophia Frobish, Convergence Journalism Writer January 15, 2020

On the third floor at the end of the language hallway, American Sign Language (ASL) teacher Jessie Menchak greets her students as they walk into class, giving them a handshake and a welcoming smile before...

American Sign Language Students Express Deaf Culture Through Art

Ridwan Oyebamiji, Staff Writer May 14, 2018

American Sign Language (ASL) teacher Tiffani Symons uses art to teach her students deaf culture in her ASL class. “Deaf art or de’via [a deaf person who paints about the deaf experience, deaf culture,...

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