CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University’s Professional and Workforce Development Center plans to relaunch its American Sign Language (ASL) course on Sept. 3 with a new instructor, Christina Walkenhorst.
Walkenhorst has over two decades of experience in ASL language and culture, along with a dynamic, inclusive, and hands-on classroom teaching style. A fluent ASL user, she has worked with students ranging from preschoolers to high schoolers, creating engaging learning environments that celebrate curiosity and visual communication.
“My teaching is rooted in deep respect for the Deaf community,” Walkenhorst said. “I am not only teaching a language – we are helping build cultural understanding and connection.”…