| Popularity of ASL class is a sign of the times
He posts fliers on the bulletin board outside his classroom about legislation that is important to the deaf community. He took students to see a play Friday that features deaf and hearing actors at Towson University. He plans to take students on a tour of Gallaudet to learn about careers for interpreters.
Markel has a firm footing in both the hearing and deaf cultures. He lives in University Park with his wife, who is an interpreter at Gallaudet. They have three boys who can hear and an adopted daughter who is deaf. All are fluent signers.
He hopes his position will become full time at Indian Creek. Depending on student interest, it could be, Chambers said.
"I think it is really important to take chances," she said.
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7 killed in Russian bus blast
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