I love teacher ASL. I have only taught American Sign Language," said Smith. Smith is one of 45 educators nationwide selected for the award, created by philanthropist Lowell Milken.

Training beyond level 3 is necessary to become a sign language interpreter, hold an academic paid ASL teaching position, or become a teacher of the d/Deaf. To learn more about the path to becoming a ...

Carrie Sluga, a deaf and hard of hearing teacher for Springfield School District 186, said when a board of education member expressed interest in the district adding American Sign Language to the ...