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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.

Emily Fermier

Co-founder & Course Creator
Experience:
  • 17+ years of ASL teaching experience at the high school and college level
  • 20+ years of ASL interpretation experience
  • 5 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 Haynes

Learning Facilitator
Experience:
  • 16+ years of ASL teaching experience at the high school and college level
  • 10+ 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

Melissa Imm

Learning Facilitator
Experience:
  • 6 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

Christina Pribonic

Learning Facilitator
Experience:
  • 10+ years of ASL interpretation experience ranging from K-12 education, post-secondary education, medical, and video relay service
Qualifications:
  • CSCC Interpreting Training Program Graduate
  • Bachelor of Art in Linguistics from The Ohio State University
  • Member of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

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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