Throughout this enriching experience, kids will learn about American Sign Language (ASL), including how to introduce themselves by finger spelling their names, and about the Deaf Community. ASL is a visual language that relies on both hand signs and facial expressions. Understanding that facial expressions are an important form of everyone's communication, kids will play games that rely on using facial expressions to communicate information. They'll also play a lip-reading myth game, read a story about a Deaf family, learn about notable Deaf individuals throughout history, and inventions Deaf people have created (like FaceTime!).
Nichaele (pronounced "Michelle" with an N) is an American Sign Language (ASL) teacher with her Bachelor's of Arts degree in ASL. She believes deeply learning should be fun for both students and teachers, and approaches every experience and learning environment with this in mind. Nichaele especially enjoys working with 2nd and 3rd graders with whom she loves to share her hobbies.
She has 2 years of experience volunteering at a children's hospital, worked with infants and young children for 3 years, and taught high school in Malawi, Africa. Nichaele currently works with children in after school programming. She is also passionate about writing, yoga, and healthy cooking and baking.
Nichaele is vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. She is first aid and CPR certified.
