Michelle is a wonderful teacher. She helps you to understand better the ideas of sign language and the deaf culture. If you are thinking about taking sign language over spanish because it counts now, DO IT! I had spanish in high school and now wish I could have counted sign language it is much more exciting and a lot easier!

The teacher is great and the class is super easy. I recommend it because it's an easy A and it can take the place of spanish.

She is not the easiest sign language professor at santafe but sign language is not hard to learn. She makes her class exciting. She teaches you about the deaf community.

WoW, there is not much more to say! Michelle is a great teacher. She very helpful and makes learning Sign Lanuage fun. Take her!!! She makes the time fly and is great teacher!

I love this class...you must take her. She is so nice and makes the class super fun. Michelle is just the best!!!

Michelle is a great teacher! She has a lot of experience with the deaf community and has a lot to offer. Sign language is a lot of fun to learn. I recommend it to all!

She provides an excellent foundation to ASL allowing students a real opportunity to become proficient in the language. A wonderful teacher.

Amazing class and a wonderful teacher!!!

Michelle offers a great foundation and understanding of ASL. Explains well the differences in communication using verbal and non-verbal language. I recommend her to everyyone.

She is probably the best teacher I've had so far at SFCC and her class is awesome. She really tried hard to make sure everyone was understanding the material and she doesn't teach straight from the book she makes sure that the students see how people really sign I would recommend this class 100%

She was a great teacher. She always explained the signs well to the class and reviewed them how ever many times the class would ask. There was barely ever any homework and her test were so easy. Also, did a lot of group activities and games to study for a test.

Professor Freas is AWESOME! She can make person who has never been interested in American Sign Language and turn them into signing maniacs. Mrs. Freas' class was one the best I have taken at SFCC. I will take the second course with her as well.

Prof. Freas is wonderful; the class is fun & interesting. I highly recommend for a language. 10 simple quizzes, a midterm, a final, and two easy 1 page papers. 2 points extra credit offered for attending campus sign club meetings. Practice signs at least once a day. I loved this class and look forward to taking ASL 2 with her next semester!

I love this class! Mrs. Freas makes sure that everyone signs correctly, she's friendly, never looks down on anyone even though she's a phenomenal signer, & she makes class so interesting. This has been, by far, my favorite course at SFCC. Signing is so much fun, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who needs a foreign language!

Very helpful teacher! You will enjoy this class. Her rating speaks for itself.

Great teacher, I have an A in ASL 1 and ASL 2. would recomend.

Michelle is one of the best professors at Santa Fe. She is very helpful, knows her stuff, and makes class fun and informative. She adds signs that aren't in the book when necessary. I feel very confident in my signing after having her. Always goes over the homework to make sure you understand the concepts. Lots of opportunity for practice in class.

Super cool teacher. Very helpful. Very easy to understand and very encourageing!!!

Best professor I've had. She is an expert, and wants you to become one too!

Great teacher, extremely helpful and very good at what she does.

Ms. Freas is so awesome it's untranslatable. She knows her stuff and if you pay attention, you will too. She's endlessly patient and helpful and kind, and after taking her class I switched my major to Deaf Ed.

She is a wonderful teacher. I felt like she had her favorites at times in the class but she is wonderful. she helps you and gives a few extra words to help you for ASL 2!!! I love her and I'm so excited for ASL 2. I'm looking foward to recieve an A in this course if not an A definately a B+. GOOD LUCK GUYS!!!!

excellent teacher and wondeful at teaching u asl had her for 1 & 2 we go over alot of vocab we dont take quizzes just test have one project in term asl sign a story asl 2 sign a song. have midterm and final test consist of multiple choice and wriiten sentence whether in english or gloss and translating what she signs. dont take other asl teacher

I took ASL 1 with Mrs. Freas and absolutely loved it. I'm suprised I loved ASL so much, but I did. I took Spanish in highschool and didn't enjoy it at all and took ASL as an elective expecting it to be just another language course. I honestly recommend ASL for students who do not have an affinity for learning other languages because ASL was fun!

Mrs. Freas is a GREAT teacher. She is understandable & very fun. She helps you when you need it & she is very flexible. I am taking her for ASL 2 in the summer. I would recommend her for everybody.

Mrs. Freas is a wonderful teacher! I REALLY enjoyed her class &teaching style. She's very nice and also really passionate about the Deaf community and ASL. Looking forward to taking her in the summer for ASL 2&3 :-)

Mrs.Freas is a wonderful and helpful teacher, shes is very involved in the deaf community and has an extreme passion for American sign language:) learned a lot and really enjoyed her class

Mrs. Freas has been one of the best teachers at Santa Fe to the point where I wish she was the teacher for all of my classes lol. I recommend her for anybody. I just finished taking her ASL 2 course summer A & passed it with an A alongside the A I got for ASL 1. I love this class.

she is my favorite teacher. i love the way she signs.she is clear and very easy to understand. she is very welcoming to first time signers. i will continue to take ASL 2 and 3 with her. if you are looking for the best ASL at SFC, take frease. if not then get involved with the Deaf community or take hardy

Wonderful ASL teacher! The class is fun and easy to understand. She is always ready to help students do the best they can, and creates a fun classroom enviroment. Tests are straightforward, and homework is clearly explained. There is a quiz every unit, but if you have studied the signs they are very easy. Again: THIS IS AN AWESOME TEACHER! :)

She is a great teacher!

Mrs. Freas is by far, my favorite teacher at SFC. I have taken her for ASL1 and ASL2 and I am enrolled this summer for ASL3. During the majority of the class, she signs and speaks allowing you to learn more, and always shows any you ask. Her signing is very clear and at a good pace for anyone to learn. SHE IS AWESOME!! You must take her!!

A+ teacher!

I am in my 3rd year for my BAS at Santa Fe and I have had a lot of different teachers, Mrs. Freas is the best I have ever had! I had her for two semesters and she is amazing! I enjoyed her classes. If you take ASL take her, you will be glad you did!

Freas is the best! The class was always fun, and actually felt like a party rather than a class. She offers bonus work, and your grade is based on a variety of projects/tests and participation, not just a couple of difficult exams.

Mrs. Freas is amazing. During the majority of the class, she signs and speaks allowing you to learn more. Her signing is very clear and at a good pace for anyone to learn. As long as you go to class everyday and pay attention, you will learn a lot, have fun and pass the class. I'm excited to have her as my ASL2 teacher in the spring.

Mrs. Freas is amazing! She's been my teacher for ASL 1 and ASL 2 and will also be my teacher for ASl 3. Deaf culture goes into more depth about the Deaf world than you normally do in ASL. As long as you go to class everyday and pay attention, you will learn a lot and pass the class with flying colors. I recommend her as a teacher to everyone.

Mrs. Freas is amazing! Her signing is very clear and at a good pace for anyone to learn. As long as you go to class everyday and pay attention, you will learn a lot, have fun and pass the class. She uses gloss a lot, and if you don't know it, she'll teach you. I'm excited to have her as my ASL3 teacher in the summer.

She is an Amazing teacher I have had her for asl 3 and now 4 and I am planning on taking her in the fall for Deaf culture! She uses very little gloss if any and gives very good examples to help you understand. her asl 3 and 4 classes are voice off but don't be scared she signs at a readable pace and will repeat if you ask. very helpful! Love her!

I love Mrs. Freas! I had her for ASL 1, 2, 3,and 4 and got A's in every class. She is my all time favorite teacher, and is a super nice person with a big heart. Her teaching style is very helpful and she makes sure you understand and the activities are fun and you learn so much! I highly recommend her classes!

Professor Freas is wonderful. She's very helpful and understanding. She listens and is very encouraging. She also gives plenty of review ahead of tests. I knew nothing about ASL and I was intimidated at first, but she made me feel completely at ease. I am taking her for ASL 2 next semester. I wish more professors were like her! She's the best!

Mrs. Freas is an amazing teacher, I dreaded taking a foreign language in college but am so glad that I did. Freas is highly knowledgeable, extremely helpful and always having fun. Take the class seriously and you will get a high grade! One of the best Santa Fe has!

Mrs. Freas is phenomenal!!! Her tests reiterate what is taught in class and she also gives you a study guide. She is very willing to compromise with you and you can tell she's there for her students to succeed. I loved her. I plan on taking her asl 1 course too!

Awesome teacher for a somewhat difficult subject. From day one she was helpful and interesting. Don't skip class though, or you will miss a ton of signs and you WILL fall behind.

Awesome teacher! The environment presented for learning ASL is great, and Prof. Freas is so welcoming, patient, and nice to talk to. The tests are challenging, and you really have to learn ASL to pass. It's a hands-on environment that requires participation, group activities, and interest in order to ace the class. Would definitely recommend!

Professor Freas has a lot of compassion and understanding for her students, and maintains her professionalism in class. Over the course of the semester I took, Professor Freas made several videos to help her students understand the material. A strong Christian, she interprets for events such as Westside Baptist Church's annual Christmas festival.

Mrs. Freas is a great teacher, but the class is easier if you had her for the first semester as well. She does do a lot of glossing, but if you ask she will be there! The textbook is usually needed for homework and attendance is not too strict unless you go over the amount of absences.

Ms. Freas is an amazing teacher! She is very clear in lectures and grading criteria. Her tests are easy if you watch her videos and look at her study guide (she tells you exactly what's going to be on it). She likes to give out homework using the textbook which can be a bit challenging, but that's the hardest part.

Amazing teacher and her teaching styles make her class seem very easy!!

an incredible class that made me want to be an interpreter.

Amazing teacher. She has such a passion for what she teaches! She will do everything in her power to make sure you not only understand everything, but she wants to make sure you success. Very understanding.

Easily one of the best teachers in the school. She is an angel. She is not only very sweet, she teaches so very well. Her class is fun and she loves loves LOVES what she does. It certainly shows. I adored her so much I am now taking her for Sign Language (as many as I can take!). Her curriculum is crystal clear and she gives extra credit a lot!

AMAZING! One of the best teachers ever. She is so very sweet and she teaches so very well. She has a very large following of students. This is the second class I've taken with her and will continue to take every class she teaches. Her tests are easy and the material she teaches is up-to-date, which is extremely important in the Deaf-world.

I've had her for two semesters now and she is one of my favorite professors. She gives you plently of time for each test and reviews the signs in class everyday. Credit hours are easy to obtain (you need 5 out of class), and she keeps you up to date on any chance to get them. Very helpful and fun overall. She's inspired me to become an interpreter.

I took Deaf Culture with Professor Freas, and I absolutely loved it. If you pay attention in class and do the readings that she gives for homework, it is easy to get an A. She has a few papers, but they mostly focus on what you feel about a certain topic. I loved the course, but I loved Professor Freas even more, she's such a sweet woman!

Simply, the Best Teacher I've ever had. She is so inspiring and personal with all of her students, she makes learning ASL feel like its second nature. Other foreign language teachers that i have had do not compare at all to Mrs. Freas.

An amazing professor. I truly learned a lot in her course. It made me consider becoming an ASL interpreter. There are one or two group projects, and one community observation project. It's also definitely a reading heavy class, I rarely read the material which is why I didn't get an A, but as long as you read you should have no problems.

I love Prof Freas! I can't say enough. If you have an interest in Deaf Culture or ASL and you want a teacher who is more like a friend that provides you with a wealth of resources and learning opportunities, sign up for Freas! It's based on discussions, reactions to the readings, and quizzes, but nothing challenging and I actually learned a lot!

I took her for ASL 1 and I'm excited to be taking her again for ASL 2 and Deaf Culture. If you want a foreign language credit and want a great teach take Professor Freas. She is funny, helpful, and makes learning fun.

She was by far one of the best professors I ever had at Santa Fe. She is very patient and takes the time to really get to know her students. The class was a lot of fun and the coursework wasn't that difficult as long as you take the time to study and practice signing outside of class. I definitely recommend this class and professor to anyone! :)

Prof. Freas is amazing! She is very passionate about the subject, but doesn't get carried away and leave her students in the dust. Lots of reading but she goes over what material is important and will be on upcoming tests, so if you come to class and listen you will always be prepared. She gives extra credit opportunities as well.

BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD! Had her for ASL 1, 2, and 4. Sadly she wasn't teaching 3 at that time. She's so kind and supportive and will always slow it down for you. She is super patient and recognizes each person's skill level. If you ever take ASL you NEED to take Freas at least once. She is the best.

She is literally one of the best professors I ever had! It was not hard to get an A in her class. She is very helpful and watching her YouTube videos helps. Also lifeprint website was a great help. The textbook is required because the homework is on the discs. She does have you work with partners, so be prepared to interact with your classmates.

Mrs. Freas is the best professor I've ever had at Santa Fe. She is very kind and respectful to ALL students (even those who don't pay attention, don't show up on time, or ask too many questions). Her patience level is through the roof and really knows how to help all students. She's really funny too (but more funny if you pick up on ASL quickly).

This is my second time taking prof Freas; I have taken Asl1, Asl2 and will be taking Asl3 in the spring. I LOVE HER! She's so great, she loves teaching American Sign Language and is so passionate about Deaf Culture. An amazing and powerful individual. I only needed ASL1 & 2 for a Uni. , but I like her so much I'm finishing the ASL 3 & 4 with her.

This Deaf culture class is not about learning how to sign. Which I found disappointing, but it was fun and a very informative class. The only way you can fail is if you miss more than 4 days and you don't do the work she assigns which is really interesting.

Professor Freas is honestly such an amazing person, i took her for ASL 2 and ASL 3 and she is such a patient and kind professor she will work with you and have no problem helping you out, and answering questions. Take her you will not regret it!

If you are looking for an amazing sign language teacher Freas is perfect!! She gives great feedback, very humble, caring, all around amazing person. Would definitely recommend taking her class!

She was a very good teacher. Her class was a little difficult and her grading was tough, but she was fair and if you study then you will definitely get what you deserve. I had a lot of fun in her class and would recommend taking her if you are serious about learning ASL and not just looking for an easy A

BEST TEACHER EVER; I took her for ASL 1-3 now; going to take her again for ASL 4 and Deaf Culture.

Gives great feedback,very caring, will take the time to give you one on one help. There is a workbook but she gives you PLENTY of time to do it. Tests are not hard as long as you study and she goes over everything the day before the test. She helps you get the community contact hours and even goes with you. I would definitely take this class again!

I took Professor Freas for ASL 1-3. She is an amazing teacher. I struggled with my ASL at first, due to a semester off between ASL1 and ASL2.; and she was very patient with me, advising me on which items I should review. She truly cares about the success of her students and anybody who meets her knows how passionate she is about ASL & Deaf Culture

Freas (pronounced like freeze) is simply amazing. You will love her. She is the nicest teacher I've ever had. Freas is so caring and all her students love her. Her lectures are super interesting and it makes you fall in love with ASL. She loves talking to her students and is super patient. Sign up for her class early - they fill up fast. HURRY!

Prof. Freas really wants all of her students to succeed and puts a lot of effort into her lectures. She offers a lot of extra credit that gives the student extra practice signing, but isn't very difficult. She also makes class very fun. There is a lot more I could say about her, but she is the best Professor I have taken. I highly recommend her.

Professor Freas is one of my favorite teachers. I've only had her a half semester but her class has been my favorite out of all the ones I've taken. She is fun, caring, and helpful. She loves her students and it shows! I will definitely be taking ASL from her in the future.

Freas was by far my favorite teacher this semester. She cares about her ASL 2 students and wants us all to succeed. She does definitely push us but it's only because she knows we have a lot of untapped talent and that we all have so much potential. She gives reasonable scores based off how well you understand the material.

Professor Freas is absolutely incredible. Do yourself a favor and take her class. She is deeply knowledgable, down to earth and an incredible teacher and support. She genuinely cares for the success of her students and is immensely passionate about what she does. I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful woman and her exceptional class.

I loved her class, she was a very understanding professor and took the time to connect with her students. She provided great feedback and made the class fun. Tests are easy as long as you review the videos she posts.

Mrs. Freas is an amazing professor! She is so helpful and really just loves to be there for her students. Her tests are challenging but if you know your ASL terms then it won't be hard for you. Her office hours are always open and she is always willing to help however she can. If you can get her, take her!

Prof. Freas really cares about her students. During the class, she was very encouraging and gave amazing feedback on any work we had. To pass the class you do have to read the book or show up to listen to lectures. As long as you study you will pass this class.

Professor Freas should hands down have a 5 out of 5. She's the most caring and kind professor I have ever had and is definitely the most patient person I've ever met. She gives really great constructive feedback and is respectful to everyone. Get ready to get to know the people in your class, because she loves to have students practice together!

Tough class because I had a different ASL 1 teacher. they had different teaching styles. She had office hours and worked with me. I loved the class and found her to be a great teacher. My one warning is to start ASL and finish with the same teacher because it matters.

I really enjoyed this class. i took it online. every week you have a discussion, guided questions or a reaction paper. if you read the textbook and her notes and watch her lecture videos youll do fine. there is a research paper/project that you have to do but if you pick a topic that youre re interested in, it should be easy.

She is one of the nicest teachers ever! The material is pretty easy as long as you practice and she has videos that help. Showing up to class is important because it really helps you practice and there are some signs that might not be in her notes. She is very understanding and you'd have to be extremely lazy not to pass. Take her!

She is literally the best prof I've ever had. I took ASL 1-3 with her and never got below an A. She's extremely caring and wants her students to learn. She even helped me get a scholarship to take ASL 4 when I couldn't afford it. On top of that, she really encouraged to pursue ASL as a career. I absolutely adore her. You won't regret taking her!

This class is very straight-forward, as all the work and content is easy to comprehend & complete. I ended up loving this class because even though the work is easy, it is actually very interesting & made me eager to learn more in the deaf culture. There are discussions & little assignments weekly, 3 tests, 1 Final test, PP project, & 3 page essay.

Ms. Freas is one of my all-time favorite professors. She makes sure you know about the deaf community in addition to the language so you're well-informed, and she also shows you why it's such an important language. I loved it so much I changed my career path to be ASL-inclusive because of her.

Great professor and really interesting class. The grades in this class are divided up into 3 tests, one research paper and presentation, and a pretty easy final. There are also a few homework assignments but they are pretty straightforward.

Professor Freas is just wonderful. She made me remember why I loved ASL and helped direct me to wanting to learn ASL fluently. This class is fun and great. I already have her on my schedule to take her for ASL 1 next semester. You will not regret taking her. 11/10

She is just wonderful and will be taking her for all of my other ASL classes. Everyone that wants to learn ASL take her. You will not regret it.

Professor Freas is great! she responds quickly to emails, gives extra credit, and makes class fun for learning a Foreign language.

She uses ASL throughout the lecture and mouths it slightly if she starts signing fast. If you watch her videos, you will be fine and they are very clear. Don't let some projects sneak up on you. They are simple once you break them down. There is minimal to no talking allowed, so be prepared to sign the words you learn. Go back to unit 1 to review.

Freas is a great teacher. She made ASL easy to learn and does a wonderful job teaching about the Deaf community and its culture. 6 absences before a penalty, final project video is recorded (not in class) and the rest of the grade comes from exams, quizzes (participation) and tutor visits. It is a participation heavy course, but well worth it.

Absolutely amazing teacher that is kind and really cares about her students. She turned a student around in our class from unable to understand anything and from always talking in class to being able to sign what they're wanting to say (for the most part). Professor Freas is an amazing teacher that will help you in any way possible.

Freas was one of my favorite professors ever! She is so sweet and caring towards all her students. She gave study guides for each test that were VERY accurate. The course consisted of 3 reaction papers (opinion), 3 tests, 1 easy final exam, and 1 project. Additionally, she offered extra credit if needed. She is willing to makeup exams if needed.

Ms. Freas is awesome. Her lectures are great and you can really tell she cares deeply about the course and the students she's teaching. Had a great time being introduced and learning about Deaf Culture. You have to do a project presentation and research paper here. Gives you every resource and then some to succeed and do well in her class.

I took Professor Freas for ASL 1 and 2, and Deaf Culture. Can't recommend her enough! She's so passionate and respectful about the Deaf community, and her class convinced me to shift my career focus from education to Deaf education. I'll be taking her ASL 3 course ASAP. Take her!!

This professor is honestly so nice and genuine. I never even met her but she always helped me out and she is such an easy grader. Take her class if you want an easy A and a nice teacher. the book is required btw and there are a lot of discussion posts during the course. There are also 2 easy research papers, 3 tests and a project due.

Freas is one of the best professors I have had, she really cares for her students and you can tell how much she loves what she teaches. She is very kind and willing to help in anyway, her tests are simple as long as you are paying attention. One big project towards the end but you get to pick the topic and its quite simple! Highly recommend her!

Freas is a fabulous professor. She goes over everything you need to know in class, plus her office hours and online resources are accessible. There are extra credit opportunities. Freas is a respected and altogether lovely person, and genuinely wants you to succeed. Be willing to put in time and effort, and this class is a fun breeze!

LOVE LOVE LOVE Professor Freas. She is very accessible outside of class, gives great feedback, fun projects, and you get to know your classmates really well. Easier class to juggle with a full-time school schedule. Textbook is free and online. Probably my favorite SF Professor, definitely take her if you get the chance.

This doesn't allow enough words to give Freas the credit she deserves haha. Genuinely cares for her students, makes every class a joy, knows what she's teaching, and you will learn a TON. Take her class, just do it. Truly the favorite all my SF classes, and one of the finest professors you'll have the pleasure of meeting. :)

Definitely one of my top 3 SF professors. Such a fun class, was one of my easier ones. Deaf culture is so rich. Professor Freas is so helpful, she's clear, kind, and teaches well. She's extremely personable and doesn't let her outside life cloud her teaching. I will always recommend her and the class.

Freas is absolutely the best teacher I've had at SF. She made me love signing to the point of looking into changing my career field. I'd recommend everyone taking her for their foreign lang, you'll love life during those semesters.

Professor Freas was a wonderful teacher of Deaf Culture. She truly cares about her students and is very kind and caring and provides insightful feedback on assignments.

Professor Freas is fantastic - her passion for the subject is evident and she genuinely cares about her students. The workload is manageable, with helpful resources like Unstuckstudy complementing the textbook. Highly recommended for an engaging intro to deaf culture.

Is a must take class.

Mrs. Freas is a PHENOMENAL ASL teacher. I just completed ASL 1, and I'm already signed up for ASL 2. I'm definitely taking her for ASL 3 and 4 though. Her teaching style is great, visualization is on point, and even when I was first thrown into ASL 1, she did a wonderful job making sure the class understood.