Empowering ASL Educators
Our Mission
The ASL Teacher Collective was brought to life to ensure that teachers of American Sign Language have access to quality, applicable professional development options. Our goal is to give educators the skills, training and mindset they need to rejuvenate their classrooms and provide their students at all education levels with a dynamic learning environment.
Hello Summer Workshop
JUNE 10-11, 2026
ASL Summer Workshop
Get ready to kick off your summer with purpose at our upcoming ASL Summer Workshop, hosted by the ASL Teacher Collective. This two-day professional learning experience is designed specifically for educators who are passionate about strengthening their ASL instruction, collaborating with peers, and bringing fresh, engaging strategies back to their classrooms.
What to Expect
Participants will engage in interactive sessions, share best practices, and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning in ASL classrooms. Topics include a wrap-up of the previous school year and self-care for the summer, strategies for classroom management and voice-off immersion techniques, as well as how to write more meaningful assessments and a hands-on Prep Lab.
Why Attend
Whether you are a returning participant or joining us for the first time, this experience offers valuable opportunities for connection, inspiration, and continued development. You will leave with new ideas, strengthened skills, and a renewed sense of purpose for the upcoming school year.
Join Us This summer!
Event Details
Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, June 10–11
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Port Neches-Groves High School
1401 Merriman Port Neches, TX 77651
Registration Fee: $80
Who We Are
Jennifer Bennett
Jennifer Bennett
Jennifer Bennett
Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in the classroom and a Master's Degree in Teaching American Sign Language from the University of Northern Colorado. She currently teaches in the Sign Language Interpreting Program at Tarrant County College.
Bethany Davis
Jennifer Bennett
Jennifer Bennett
Bethany is dedicated to supporting fellow educators in navigating the challenges of our profession and committed to ongoing collaboration with ASL instructors and the Deaf community to promote best practices in ASL instruction and retention.
Pamela Farley
Pamela Farley
Pamela Farley
Pamela has taught in the private school sector since 2017 and given national level presentations since 2015. She is passionate about supporting ASL instructors through content creation to enhance the ASL experience. At home, Pamela's primary communication mode is ASL.
Rebekah Witt
Pamela Farley
Pamela Farley
Rebekah is an experienced ASL educator with seven years of teaching and curriculum leadership in high school settings. She is passionate about fostering dynamic, student-centered learning through innovative instruction, professional development, and standards-based practices.
How It All Started
Our Story
One day, while touring the missions of San Antonio, we realized we had a mission of our own: to bring high-quality professional development and support to ASL teachers wherever the road might take us. We recognized that each of us brought valuable skills and experience, and that by combining our strengths, we could create meaningful opportunities to serve the ASL teaching community. After several meetings, along with research and brainstorming, our collective was born.