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Angela Ellman serves as an Assistant Professor of Sign Language Interpreting at Augustana University within the Sharon Lust School of Education. She is an active member of the ASL Lab and teaches ASL I through V, Classifiers, and Deaf Culture courses, demonstrating deep commitment to advancing student fluency from foundational skills to conversational proficiency.
Her academic credentials include:
- Master of Arts in Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado Technical University (2005)
Professor Ellman's professional expertise centers on American Sign Language pedagogy and Deaf cultural studies, with specialized focus on sign language interpreting methodologies. She maintains active certification through the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) and holds a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) score of 4+, reflecting advanced linguistic competency. Her work bridges academic instruction with practical community engagement through conference coordination.
She founded Bella & Bash Consulting, providing specialized ASL instruction and conference planning services. Since 2003, she has coordinated major annual events for the National Council of Independent Living and National Association of the Deaf, demonstrating sustained leadership in Deaf community initiatives beyond the classroom.
