Meet Our Instructors

Our team includes more than 50 experienced linguists, with instructors based here in Charlottesville and across the U.S. and around the world. Together, they bring language, culture, and real-life experience into every lesson, creating learning that’s personal, engaging, and human.

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Speak! Team, Speak! Teacher, ASL, American Sign Language Christina Ball Speak! Team, Speak! Teacher, ASL, American Sign Language Christina Ball

American Sign Language: Brittney Lipson, M.A.

She holds a Master's degree in Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University and has specialized training in virtual ASL instruction, Deaf culture, ASL linguistics, and curriculum development. Her teaching experience spans K–12 and higher education settings, including Southern Illinois University, Chaffey College, and California State University of Long Beach.

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Speak! is about CONNECTION!

Many of our favorite moments happen when teachers and students learn, laugh, and connect beyond the lesson.

A man in camouflage uniform and a woman smiling together indoors.
Two people wearing matching green shirts and smiling indoors.
Two women smiling in front of colorful artwork.
Three people taking a selfie in a restaurant.
Two people smiling on a bench in front of artwork.
Two people taking a selfie above a river and cityscape.
Two women smiling together beside a world map.
Two people smiling together indoors.
Three people smiling in front of colorful artwork.
Two people taking a selfie beside the water.