About Me
Empowering Inclusion, Inspiring Excellence
Angela Ellman is a passionate advocate for inclusive communities and accessibility. She coordinates a conference on Independent Living and teaches American Sign Language (ASL) as an adjunct professor at Augustana University. Her commitment extends beyond the classroom as she works with the local Shared Reading Project, guiding parents of deaf children to support language acquisition through reading. In addition to her community engagement, Angela plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of ASL interpreters in South Dakota. She mentors interpreting students and provisional certified interpreters, providing invaluable support on their journey to becoming proficient ASL interpreters. Angela's dedication to fostering excellence and passion in interpretation ensures that individuals with diverse abilities have access to accurate and meaningful communication. ​Through her multifaceted roles, Angela Ellman exemplifies dedication and advocacy in promoting autonomy and inclusion for individuals with diverse abilities. Her contributions extend from coordinating conferences to mentoring interpreters, leaving a lasting impact on the communities she serves.
Image Description: This is a black-and-white photo of Angela smiling and watching an ASL interpreter in black. Angela is wearing a t-shirt, 'NCIL Marshal,' and a backpack. She is holding a coffee mug.
Image Description: Color photo of Angela wearing a green shirt and a watch. She is clasping her hands and smiling at something that is not visible.
Image Description: I am a white woman with long brown hair. I am wearing a black blazer with a black shirt underneath. I am seated with a wide view of a lobby behind me.
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Hello, my name is Angela Ellman. My name sign is 'A' handshape, starting on the shoulder closest to the chin and sweeping out over the shoulder, ending in a '5' handshape. I am currently doing conference planning and ASL teaching. I received my Business Administration degree from Colorado Tech University. I am currently a Master's in Sign Language Education student at Gallaudet University. I own Bella & Bash Consulting, focusing on ASL teaching & conference planning. I have been coordinating conferences and trade shows since 2003. I have contracted with the National Council of Independent Living and The National Association of the Deaf to coordinate annual conferences.
I am an adjunct professor and ASL Lab staff at Augustana University. As an adjunct instructor, I planned, created, organized, and taught American Sign Language I and II. I currently work in the ASL lab, tutoring and supporting ASL students, interpreting students' homework, and doing other work. I also mentor interpreting students. I am creative in researching and finding multiple ways to teach sign language and meet each student's needs, including using gifs and videos to create presentations. I am skilled in assessing and addressing areas for improvement. Teaching ASL to students is my passion. Watching ASL students grow from knowing little to nothing to signing complete sentences and holding a conversation is amazing to watch.