Esther Hartsky, M.A.

Background

Esther Hartsky began her journey at Adams State University, where she discovered her love for American Sign Language and the Deaf community. Following her passion, she attended Pikes Peak Community College and earned her degree in interpreting. Esther has been a sign language interpreter for 18 years; she became nationally certified within one year of graduating from the interpreter preparation program. Her passion for American Sign Language and the Deaf Community has fueled her thirst for this unique field and to be a forever learner. Esther strongly believes that the Deaf culture needs to be fostered and cherished. She is very excited about teaching ASL to be able to spread this language and culture to others so they can help open more opportunities to this minority group of people.

 

Education

M.A. Teaching American Sign Language - University of Northern Colorado, 2021

B.A.S.  Exercise Physiology and Sports Management - Adams State University, 2000

Associate's Degree- Interpreter Preparation Program - Pikes Peak Community College, 2004

 

Teaching

• American Sign Language I,
• American Sign Language II,
• Advanced ASL,
• Deaf Studies

 

Affiliations

• ASLTA- American Sign Language Teacher's Association
• RID - Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf
• President of WYRID- Wyoming RID 2013-2017

 

Certification

• NIC-RID Nationally Certified Interpreter
• EIPA -Educationally Certified Interpreter