Hello Everyone! What can I say about myself? I am an advocate, Deaf interpreter, and ASL teacher. I LOVE art and am self-taught. My current focus is on mixed media. I'm excited to share this summer's Sign of Fun camp experience and look forward to meeting everyone!

Hi! My name is MaryRose. I was born Deaf and raised in a hearing family. This means I have a dual perspective. I can see where the parents struggle and where our campers crave role models within the deaf community. For these reasons, I am a Deaf mentor.

I love showing families that acquiring language, though while a bit difficult, it can still be fun. There are so many cultural experiences I can help families obtain via my tutelage.I am also a strong advocate for our deaf community. I am an Independent Living Skills instructor, I work in the school system with Deaf/HH children, and a family tutor/mentor for those just learning to navigate the deaf community. 

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I am a fierce advocate for the Deaf community and represent this via the ASL Coffee PodcastI look forward to seeing your teens sign up to be a part of the Virginia Association of the Deaf when they turn 18.