Michelle Santarpia

Teaches at Brooklyn Brainery

Michelle is an American Sign Language Interpreter and Instructor who has a passion for the language and Deaf Culture since learning about it 2002. She was inspired to teach this class by all the people she has met and told her “Oh you know Sign Language? I’ve always wanted to learn that...” Find Michelle on Twitter: @SignAndTheCity

(14 Reviews)

American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Giuliani L. on 1/29/2020

Fantastic course! Can't wait to take Level 2. Great instructor and a wonderful class all around!
American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Shenik R. on 1/28/2020

Michelle is awesome! She is patient, personable, and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed her class and the people in it! Will take other levels as they become available.
American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Jennifer T. on 11/21/2019

Loved the professor...she’s a fantastic teacher. Great intro to ASL!!!
American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Florence L. on 3/27/2018
American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Sally t. on 12/25/2017

I only wish there was a video recording option so I could remember the signs longer. The instructor was awesome. Great class
American Sign Language: Level 1

Anonymous review on 12/21/2017
American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Yajaira H. on 9/28/2017
American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Laura O. on 11/8/2016
American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Krisbel V. on 8/28/2016
American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Gessica D. on 6/16/2016
American Sign Language - Level 2

Anonymous review on 4/13/2016

The teacher was great. But I thought the description of the class was not very clear that this was more of a storytelling class. I would have taken a regular level 2 course. I felt that I needed more vocabulary and slightly more instruction on grammar and how to properly describe something. I would take a class through coursehorse again.
American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Emily A. on 6/30/2015
American Sign Language: Level 1

Anonymous review on 6/23/2015
American Sign Language: Level 1

Reviewed by Karen D. on 10/11/2014

Michelle was a patient teacher. She corrected us but never in a way that was embarrassing. It was terrific that she invited her deaf friend Chris to class so we could practice with him and know that, yes, we really can communicate with ASL!