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Mina H.

Mina H.

Connecting Cultures & Minds Through American Sign Language

Washington D.C

  • I am a creative writer and artist who loves weaving poetry, spoken word, and visual arts into expressive learning.
  • I host an American Sign Language club where scholars learn finger-spelling, Deaf culture, and interactive conversation!
  • I served in the U.S. Army, where I developed leadership and teamwork skills that I bring directly into my dynamic classroom environment!

A dedicated master educator, podcaster, poet, youth advocate, and leader with extensive experience in elementary education and student enrichment. A U.S. Army veteran and founder, A unique, high-energy approach to building inclusive, dynamic learning environments where every scholar can thrive. Specializing in American Sign Language (ASL) instruction and literacy, Mina focuses on hands-on, engaging pedagogy that blends foundational language acquisition with Deaf culture, non-manual markers, and interactive dialogue. As an extracurricular ASL club advisor and experienced classroom teacher, she is passionate about equipping young learners with practical communication skills, cultural awareness, and peer empathy.

Courses Taught

Painting, Drawing and Sketching
Painting, Drawing and Sketching

Build art fundamentals through still life, landscapes, color, and composition.

Grades: 2nd - 8thView Details
Find Your Voice: Speech and Debate
Find Your Voice: Speech and Debate

Practice critical thinking, overcome fear, and learn to listen!

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
English as a New Language (ENL)
English as a New Language (ENL)

A supportive after-school program designed for multilingual learners.

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Crafty Book Club: A Workshop Series
Crafty Book Club: A Workshop Series

Creating community as we bring beloved children's book to life!

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details
Partner Professional Development Day

Training on school systems, schedule, and staff development.

Grades: PK-4 - 12thView Details
Digital Illustration Lab
Digital Illustration Lab

Learn to draw anything with digital tools and your imagination!

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Graphic Novel Studio
Graphic Novel Studio

Write, design, and illustrate your own graphic novel inspired by comics and manga.

Grades: Kindergarten - 10thView Details
Creative Writing
Creative Writing

All the tools your child needs to unlock the story inside them!

Grades: Kindergarten - 6thView Details
Class Assistant

Extra support in class to assist instructors and students.

Grades: PK-3 - 12thView Details
All You Knit is Love: Mother's Day!
All You Knit is Love: Mother's Day!

Celebrate Mother's Day with homemade cards and crafts!

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details
Little Green Thumbs: Paint and Plant
Little Green Thumbs: Paint and Plant

Celebrate Spring by painting and playing in your own flower pot!

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details
The Back to School Bunch
The Back to School Bunch

Gear up for an amazing school year!

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
I AM Poetry Workshop
I AM Poetry Workshop

A Poetry Writing workshop

Grades: Kindergarten - 5thView Details
Growing Gardeners
Growing Gardeners

Plant, grow, and harvest while exploring the wonders of nature and gardening.

Grades: Kindergarten - 3rdView Details
Handbuilding (Pottery)
Handbuilding (Pottery)

Learn the basics of Hand building and mold Earth into art!

Grades: 1st - 12thView Details
Art and Activism
Art and Activism

Create bold visual art inspired by stories of activists and social justice.

Grades: Kindergarten - 5thView Details
Podcast Pioneers
Podcast Pioneers

Record, edit, and launch your own podcast while mastering storytelling skills!

Grades: 3rd - 12thView Details
Modern Crochet Creations
Modern Crochet Creations

Create scarves, accessories, and plushies while learning modern crochet.

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Creative Art
Creative Art

Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
iPhone Photography
iPhone Photography

Capture stories through photography while learning framing, lighting, and composition.

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details
Clay Creations
Clay Creations

Come and play with polymer clay!

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details
Homework Enrichment
Homework Enrichment

Supportive after-school study time with guidance to build confidence and study skills.

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
All You Knit Is Love!
All You Knit Is Love!

Make this Valentine’s Day unbe-weave-able!

Grades: Pre-K - 8thView Details
Community Mural Project
Community Mural Project

This project will leave a lasting legacy in your community!

Grades: Kindergarten - 5thView Details
 Epic Adventures in Dungeons & Dragons!
Epic Adventures in Dungeons & Dragons!

For those who are interested in learning role-playing games of D & D!

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details
Bullet Journaling
Bullet Journaling

Reduce stress, achieve goals, and track your progress and growth!

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Astronomy for Poets
Astronomy for Poets

Explore the cosmos & unlock creativity through astronomy and poetry

Grades: 3rd - 8thView Details
AAPI Roots: Art, Dance & Play
AAPI Roots: Art, Dance & Play

Celebrate AAPI Month through dance, art, and games.

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details

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