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ASL Virtual Academy

ASL Virtual Academy – Online ASL Classes since 2016

Meet the Team

You’re in good hands with the team at ASL Virtual Academy. Fluent in ASL, our highly skilled staff is excited to guide you through your ASL journey.

Hello my name is Emily Fermier

Emily F., M.A., ASLTA + NIC Certified

Program Director and Course Creator
Experience:
  • 20+ years of ASL teaching experience at the high school and college level
  • 20+ years of ASL interpretation experience
  • 8 years of online ASL teaching experience
Qualifications:
  • ASL Teachers' Association certified
  • National Interpreters Certification with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
  • Master of Arts in Integrated Teaching and Learning with Specialization in ASL Education

Nan H., M.A.

Learning Facilitator
Experience:
  • 19+ years of ASL teaching experience at the high school and college level
  • 13+ years of ASL interpretation experience
  • Foreign Language department development experience
Qualifications:
  • Master of Arts in Integrated Teaching and Learning with Specialization in ASL Education
  • Permanent educational license at Ohio non-tax supported schools in Administration, Supervision or Teaching American Sign Language
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Melissa I., M.A.

Senior Learning Facilitator
Experience:
  • 9+ years teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students at the middle school and high school level
  • Trained and experienced in Individualized Education Plan creation, goal setting, and implementation
Qualifications:
  • Licensed Teacher with Ohio Department of Education: PreK-12 Intervention Specialist, Hearing Impairments
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, Minor in Disability Studies
  • Master of Education, Hearing Impairments
Hi my name is Mick

Mick P., M.S., SEd.

Learning Facilitator (Deaf)
Experience:
  • 10+ years of high school ASL teaching experience
  • 15+ years of college ASL teaching experience
Qualifications:
  • Master of Science (M.S.) Secondary School Education with specialization in Deaf Education
  • Council on the Education of the Deaf Certification
  • State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate
  • Native ASL user

Neressa S.

Learning Facilitator (Deaf)
Experience:
  • 4 years of online ASL teaching experience
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Education
  • Native ASL user

Mary F.

Learning Facilitator (Hearing)
Experience:
  • 13+ years teacher of the Deaf
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sign Language Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Child Development
  • Master of Education Intervention Specialist/Deaf Education
  • State of Tennessee teaching license

Crystal D., M.Ed

Learning Facilitator (Hearing)
Experience:
  • 1 year of high school ASL teaching
  • 7 years of interpreting
  • 10 years of Education of the Deaf
Qualifications:
  • Master of Education in Teaching and Learning: Sensory Impairments
  • Associate Degree in Interpreting/ASL Education
  • State of Ohio teaching license
  • Technology Director K-12 Endorsement

Holly JB.

Learning Facilitator (Hearing)
Experience:
  • 4+ years of online high school ASL teaching
  • 10 years of Deaf and Hard of Hearing teaching
  • 5 years of interpreting
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Education
  • Master of Education in Educational Administration: Curriculum Specialist
  • State of Oklahoma teaching licenses

Russell F.

Deaf Conversation Facilitator (Deaf)
Experience:
  • 2 years of ASL practice conversations
Qualifications:
  • Native ASL user

Grade Reports & Accountability

Transparency with grades and progress are crucial to your success. However, we go much further than simply reporting your overall grade. 24/7 access to grades is important, but with a self-paced class you need access to more. And we have you covered!

  • What is my quarterly grade?
  • What percentage of the class is finished, and how much more must I complete?
  • Do I have any missing work affecting my grade?
  • Am I on pace to finish the class by my goal completion date?

We answer all of these questions (and more) in our grade reporting. And best yet, we email your grade report to you, your parent, and guidance counselor (if applicable) every two weeks.

Everyone is kept in the loop. Grade reporting made easy!

Learning Coach

Sometimes it’s good to have an extra set of eyes on your progress. Let us introduce you to your Learning Coach (your parent/guardian).

Throughout the class, we’re in email communication with your Learning Coach (you can continue referring to them as Mom, Dad, or whatever you may call them).

We keep them updated on your grades, progress, and what you’re learning so they have the tools to help keep you accountable and successful in the class.

Your next dinner conversation may have your Learning Coach asking you questions about a certain ASL topic. You’ll learn a ton of ASL, and your coach may learn some ASL too!

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Student Spotlight​

In The News

Our students enjoy opportunities beyond our core ASL curriculum.  Once you get involved in our program, you might find yourself using your new ASL skills in really cool ways.  From ASL music videos to signing the national anthem, and perhaps even being spotlighted on the evening news!

Our students at Mount De Sales Academy in Macon Georgia were showcased on their local news, Channel 13 WMAZ. 

On The Football Field

Students with an interest to learn the national anthem in ASL have opportunities to perform before their high school’s sporting events.  This is a completely optional activity, but for those with a desire to perform can use their new ASL skills in front of a large crowd.  It helps celebrate unity and community through the beauty of ASL.

In Music Videos

ASL is a beautiful, visual language and it can be used in artistic interpretation of music.  Students can participate in a project where they learn to perform a song in ASL.

Students performing “Memories” by Maroon 5 (Kidz Bop Version)

Students performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”

Students performing “Sing Wherever I Go”

Students performing “Silent Night”

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