Robin with her Signing Time Academy class

Every day, somewhere in the world, a Signing Time Academy Instructor is teaching a class, bringing families closer together through the power and fun of sign language. We’ve heard about how fun these classes are – our Instructors love them! Now we want to hear from you. If you and your family have had the opportunity to participate in a Signing Time Academy class, we want to know about your experiences. Tell us your story and you’ll be automatically entered to win a $25 gift certificate to www.SigningTime.com!

Here’s how to enter:

• Email your story to contest@signingtime.com with the subject line “Class Story”
• Include the name of your city and the name of your Instructor
• Enter before June 30, 2011

Good luck! The winner will be announced on this blog during the first week of July.

Haven’t taken a class yet? Find a Signing Time Instructor near you!

Are you thinking about becoming a Signing Time Academy Instructor?
If so, you are invited to attend the first Signing Time Academy Conference!

Join us for a weekend of training, tips, and inspiration! Meet the creators of Signing Time and talk to Academy Instructors about their experiences with teaching Signing Time and Baby Signing Time classes. We are meeting in Las Vegas on the evening of Thursday, July 7, and finishing up with a special event with Rachel on the afternoon of Saturday, July 9.

Click here to get more details or register now!

For information about becoming an Instructor, click here or contact me at gwen@signingtime.com.

-Gwen Cox, Director
Signing Time Academy

Congratulations to the May 2011 Signing Time Academy Instructors of the Month!
Thank you for going above and beyond.

Rachel Stiening (Portage, MI)	Jessica Gunderson (Wasilla, AK)	Karalee Taylor (Sioux Falls, SD)	Julie Martin (Mesquite, TX)
Janet Porter (Maize, KS)	Norma Ponce (Mexico)	Tarah Carr (Okinawa, Japan)	Diann Shorter (Hampton, VA)
Marcie Adler Howard (Hope, ME)	Cynthia Noell (Alexander, NC)	Sue Rouillard (Whitefield, NH)

Signing Time Academy Instructors are making a difference in their communities every day. They are teaching classes to adults and children, sponsoring outreach events featuring Rachel Coleman, and presenting at conferences to educate people about the benefits of using signs to help children of all ages and abilities communicate and connect with the people they love. Many of our Instructors have been featured in their local media. We want to share their stories with you so you can see what the Signing Time Academy is all about.

Families enjoying a class with Stephanie Behunin

Stephanie Behunin from Brookland, AR was featured on the KAIT 8 in March of 2011. Stephanie is an Advanced Signing Time Instructor. Read Now

Carissa Martos and her children

Carissa Martos from Portland, OR was featured in the Examiner in June of 2010. Carissa is a Master Signing Time Instructor and the Associate Director for the Northwest Region. Read Now

Kim Bass from Garrettsville, OH was featured in the Record Pub in September of 2010. Kim is a Master Signing Time Instructor. Read Now

Aidan, age 13 months, signs "time" with Baby Signing Time.

Colleen Brunetti from New Hartford, CT was featured in the Examiner in September of 2010. Collen is an Advanced Signing Time Instructor. Read Now

Robin Williams from Beaumont, CA was featured in the Record Gazette in January of 2011. Robin is a Master Signing Time Instructor and the Associate Director for the Southwest Region. Read Now

Congratulations to our February Signing Time Academy Instructors of the Month! Thank you for going above and beyond.

Colleen Brunetti New Hartford, CT	Stacy McDonald Jacksonville, FL	Joyce Edmiston Mount Joy, PA	Alison Moulton Caldwell, ID
Teresa Litman, Longmont, CO	Danielle Gaylord Ottawa, ONT	Marlleen Montelongo Austin, TX	Emily Vasica Herriman, UT
Teri Voorhes Pacifica, CA	Lisa Combs-Creech Elletsville, IN	Tarah Carr, Armed Forces Pacific, Japan