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Book Professor Jenny
ASL professor, early childhood educator, special education specialist and three-time author. Professor Jenny brings real ASL, Deaf culture and joyful, practical communication strategies to educators and audiences across the country.
Meet your speaker
Jennifer Stewart, M.S.Ed.
Affectionately known as Professor Jenny, she is an American Sign Language professor, early childhood educator, special education specialist, curriculum developer and founder of Signing Courses. She has developed and led college-level ASL, Deaf Studies and ASL Interpreting programs.
She is a co-author of Barron's American Sign Language: A Comprehensive Guide to ASL 1 and 2, the author of Deaf, like David, and the creator of the My Simple Signs™ Classroom Communication System. As a Child of a Deaf Adult (CODA), she brings a lifelong personal connection to ASL and the Deaf community to every session.
Ways to work with Professor Jenny
Virtual or in person
Keynotes
Conferences & national events
Keynotes and presentations for large audiences, including national-level conferences and events.
- Large and national audiences
- Real ASL, Deaf culture and inclusive communication
- Audiences leave with signs they can use
Professional development
Staff workshops for schools & programs
Professional development that teaches your educators to use simple ASL in everyday routines, from greetings and transitions to storytime and play.
- For schools, districts, centers and programs
- Practical strategies teachers use the next day
- Virtual or in person
Book readings
Deaf, like David readings
Interactive readings of Professor Jenny's trilingual children's book for schools, libraries, bookstores and programs, with signs children learn along the way.
- English, Spanish and ASL
- Children sign along with David
- Classroom visits, assemblies and library events
Large workshops
Trainings for large groups
Workshops for large teams and multi-site organizations that want consistent signing across every classroom.
- Virtual or in person
- Pairs with the My Simple Signs™ Classroom Kit
- Option to continue with The Signing Leader™ Certification
How booking works
Three simple steps
1. Fill out the form
Tell us about your event: the type of event, date, location (or virtual), audience size and goals.
2. We follow up
We'll reach out with availability, formats and fees for your event.
3. Confirm your date
Once everything is set, we'll confirm your booking and plan the session together.
Speaking & workshop inquiries
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All speaking, workshop and book reading requests start with this form. Please include your event type, date, location or virtual, and expected audience size in your message.
Communication for all
Bring real ASL and inclusive communication to your educators, families and community.