ASL Classifier Series

A Six-Part Intensive for Serious ASL Learners

This is not your average drop-in workshop. The ASL Classifier Series is a curated, high-impact sequence designed for those who are committed to refining their expressive range, narrative clarity, and interpretive accuracy through one of ASL’s most powerful tools: classifiers.


Over the course of six focused sessions, you’ll gain exclusive access to detailed instruction, practice, and insight into the function, nuance, and versatility of each classifier type. Whether you’re an ASL learner, interpreting student, or a working professional, this series is for those who view language fluency as an investment, not a shortcut.

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Presented By

Jason Gervase

Instructor

I’m Jason Gervase, a native of sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, where I was born Deaf and raised by a Deaf mother. I attended Phoenix Day School for the Deaf for five years before my educational journey led me elsewhere. Along the way, I’ve lived in diverse places such as New York, Italy, and Mexico. Holding a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University, I now call Tucson my home.

Since 2010, I’ve dedicated myself to teaching American Sign Language. This journey has brought me to the University of Arizona, where I serve as a Senior Lecturer, and to the Siena School of Liberal Arts in Italy, where I contribute as a Professor. My teachings in ASL and Deaf Culture reach beyond the traditional classroom, extending to students from all walks of life.
In the summer of 2021, I took a leap and started ASL Pinnacle. My aim was simple: to provide a welcoming space for anyone eager to master ASL, without the demands of formal college-level courses.

Languages are my passion. In addition to ASL and English, I’m fluent in Italian, Italian Sign Language, Spanish, and Portuguese. My love for languages stems from my travels and deep commitment to cultural connection and understanding.

When the teaching cap’s off, and I’m not jet-setting, you’ll usually find me cuddled up with my dogs, experimenting in the kitchen, and indulging in good coffee, books, and bold ideas.

Alex Lynch

Instructor

I’m Alex Lynch, the Director of the American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, and Educational Interpreting program at the University of Arizona. A native ASL user, I attended the New York School for the Deaf at Fanwood and Model Secondary School for the Deaf before continuing my education. My journey in ASL education began in 2007 with community ASL classes, and I’ve remained committed to strengthening ASL education, expanding access to Deaf Studies, and supporting the next generation of interpreters.

I’ve been teaching ASL at the university level since 2011, with experience at the University of Arizona, the University of Vermont, and Middlebury College. Along the way, I pursued an MBA from the University of Arizona, which included studying in Vienna, Austria, where I developed working proficiency in Austrian Sign Language. I am now pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education, focusing my research on accessibility, sense of belonging, and institutional responsibility in supporting Deaf and hard of hearing students.

When I’m not in the classroom or researching, you’ll likely find me exploring vegan cuisine, brewing, or spending time with my life partner and our dog, Winnie.

  • Six live Zoom webinars led by experienced ASL educators

  • 1 hour of focused instruction + 15 minutes of live Q&A per session

  • Access to the recording, even if you cannot attend live

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Registration closes the night before each session

  • No CEUs provided

All sessions are from 3:00–4:15 PM Pacific Time (4:00–5:15 PM MST / 5:00–6:15 PM CST / 6:00–7:15 PM EST)

    1. Intro to Classifiers & Instrumental Classifiers – Saturday, November 15, 2025

      Learn the foundations of classifier usage and how Instrumental Classifiers illustrate hand-object interaction – vital for showing manipulation and tool use.

    2. Descriptive Classifiers – Saturday, December 13, 2025

      The most frequently used classifier in ASL. Learn how to describe the shape, size, and texture of people and objects with visual precision.

    3. Locative Classifiers – Saturday, January 17, 2026

      Explore how to represent placement, direction, and spatial relationships through Locative Classifiers – critical for building visual scenes and motion.

    4. Semantic & Plural Classifiers– Saturday, February 21, 2026

      Study Semantic Classifiers, which identify categories like people, vehicles, or animals, and Plural Classifiers, which distinguish specific vs. nonspecific quantities.

    5. Body & Body Part Classifiers – Saturday, March 21, 2026

      Engage with Body Classifiers that involve role-shifting and full-body depiction, and Body Part Classifiers that zoom in on actions performed by individual parts.

    6. Element Classifiers – Saturday, April 18, 2026

      Master the expressive tools for describing non-solid elements like fire, water, light, and wind – essential for storytelling, poetry, and environmental context.

ASL Students ✅

Interpreting Students ✅

Working Professional ✅

  • $10 per session — Attend sessions individually as your schedule allows
  • $50 Full Access Pass — Gain access to all six sessions (save $10)

The Full Access Pass is ideal for those fully committed to building long-term ASL fluency and narrative precision. It ensures uninterrupted access to every classifier topic in the sequence, along with all recordings and resources.

  • Please use a laptop or desktop computer only – phones and tablets are not permitted to ensure full access to Zoom features.
  • Download the Zoom app (free) before joining. Do not use the web version, as it limits viewing and chat functionality.
  • Both presenters will be on the same screen and we will be sharing slides, so we recommend using side-by-side speaker mode or full-screen mode to follow along comfortably.
  • Workshop fees are non-refundable once a session begins.
  • If you need to cancel before the workshop starts, you have two options:
    • Transfer your registration to another session, or
    • Receive credit toward a future workshop.
  • No-shows are not eligible for a refund or credit, regardless of reason.
  • If you purchased the Full Access Pass, no partial refunds or credits will be issued once the series has started. However, you will still receive access to the recordings for all sessions, even if you cannot attend live.

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