ASL Classifiers: How to Show, Not Just Sign!

Unlock the Power of Classifiers in ASL!

Join us for an in-depth Mini-Intensive on Classifiers, a 3-hour live course happening on March 1st at 10am CT, led by Darla Lane, a nationally certified interpreter, and Meredith Rathbone, an experienced ASL educator.

In this hands-on session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of classifiers—what they are, why they’re essential, and how they bring ASL to life. You’ll learn how to:

✔ Identify and apply the most common classifiers in everyday conversations
✔ Use classifiers to add depth, precision, and movement to your signing
✔ Improve your visual storytelling and fluency in ASL
✔ Practice with real-life examples and guided exercises

Seats are limited, so don’t miss this chance to strengthen your ASL skills with expert guidance.

About Your Teachers

Darla Lane ASL Interpreter

Darla is the perfect representation of “it’s never too late to learn something new”. She went back to college in her late 30s to take a step of faith in learning a new language and profession. After her first community class she was hooked and knew this was where she was meant to be and what she was meant to do. 

Darla has been a sign language interpreter for 22 years holding her state’s highest interpreting certification and national certification in educational interpreting. She has interpreted in a variety of settings including community, video relay, educational and religious. Darla brings a unique perspective with her years of expertise and variety of settings she has worked in. 

Personally, Darla has been married for 39 years and LOVES to travel. She would like to share, she has two beautiful daughters, Meredith and Hilary,  and three amazing grandchildren. (Editor’s note: And yes, that Meredith is me. She blessed me with one of the greatest gifts, ASL.)

Darla joins our Intensives as one of the 3 instructors and loves to share about her personal experiences as an ASL Interpreter. Students love hearing her perspectives on the profession as they are often interested in pursuing it as a career. 

Meredith Rathbone Asl Teacher/Interpreter

Meredith has over 20 years of ASL second language experience. She holds a M.Ed. in Special Education with an emphasis in Deaf and Hard of Hearing and B.A. in ASL to English Interpretation. She is a nationally certified education interpreter and state certified ASL Teacher.

Meredith began her career as a full time educational interpreter while taking on community interpreting assignments (doctors appointments, job interviews, etc) after school and on weekends. She continues her interpreting practice by volunteering at her church. She has been an ASL teacher at the High School level for 10 years and recently resigned to work full-time for Learn How to Sign. She is also an adjunct professor at the college level.

Meredith is Co-Owner of Learn How to Sign LLC with her husband Brian. She is responsible for being the main instructor and face of the LHTS brand. Meredith is heavily involved in the strategic planning of the company, and is the main writer and on-screen talent for all courses, videos and social media posts. Meredith feels called to be an ASL advocate and teacher and has dedicated her whole life to doing just that. Learn How to Sign is the most recent chapter of this journey and she is so excited about what the future holds for Learn How to Sign and her family.