Michelle Allen

We start out with basic things like 'milk,' 'more,' 'please' and 'eat' - things that are important to them and read more

We start out with basic things like 'milk,' 'more,' 'please' and 'eat' - things that are important to them and what they want. Then we just sign it as we say it to them and that allows them to put the word and the sign together. We've had really good success and we all get excited each time they do it.

My friend growing up, both of her parents are deaf, so I've always been interested. Through research, children at this read more

My friend growing up, both of her parents are deaf, so I've always been interested. Through research, children at this age know what they want to say but don't have the language skills to say it yet. The signing bridges that gap and allows them to let their needs be known before they're able to tell us.

This is a small hobby, family farm. We have no intention of any other large animals, like cattle. Our pastures read more

This is a small hobby, family farm. We have no intention of any other large animals, like cattle. Our pastures are small.

I hope that the School Board will see the wisdom of providing bus monitors, at least for all buses transporting read more

I hope that the School Board will see the wisdom of providing bus monitors, at least for all buses transporting elementary school students.

We looked at the future map and it said agriculture. I thought the people here want to preserve farm land.

We looked at the future map and it said agriculture. I thought the people here want to preserve farm land.