Jennifer ASLforLife

For my ASL students: Welcome to the World of ASL and Deaf Culture! Learning about them is a little like a surprise party: ASL might not be exactly what you think, and Deaf Culture is probably not what you think, either. They're so fascinating and fun--and important--to learn about!  The videos posted here are the ones I use in my university/college ASL classes. Get started here and then go use the language in real life by meeting Deaf people in your area!

I have been a part of the Deaf Community through friends, work, and volunteering for 3 decades. I hold a B.A. degree in Humanities-English Literature from Brigham Young University and M.A. degree in Teaching American Sign Language from the University of Northern Colorado. I believe my most important qualification for teaching ASL is my Deaf Heart (as described by my Deaf friends). I have a special interest/fascination in ASL linguistics and etymology as well as research on the use of the 1st language in 2nd language acquisition.