ASL Gospel Learning

Subcommittee Chair

-MElissa Julien-

Melissa Julien is actively involved in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she serves as the Gospel Learning Sub-Committee Chair. She is dedicated to improving accessibility and support within the church community, particularly for ASL programs and individuals with disabilities. Melissa is organized and proactive in her efforts, seeking to streamline processes and ensure effective communication and resources for teaching and learning.

Melissa has a vast background in advocating for the Deaf community including serving as a Deaf mentor, Principal of a school for the Deaf and teaching American Sign Language at a community college.

Married to Nephi Julien in 2001 and they had 4 children. They recently relocated to Bixby, Oklahoma where Melissa has been involved with the Deaf community.

aslglchair@gmail.com

ASL Gospel Learning

Secretary

-Wenonah Holmes-

Wenonah (Scott) Holmes is the mother of two Deaf sons, aged 23 and 10 (with a bonus son). Wenonah has been married to Neil Holmes since 1998. She currently resides in Buckeye, AZ, where she attends the Sunset (Sign Language) Ward in Mesa, AZ.

Wenonah has been an American Sign Language (ASL) educator with extensive experience teaching at community colleges and in various other settings. She has a deep passion for bridging the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities through ASL instruction and advocacy.

Born into a Deaf family, Wenonah is the second of five children. She grew up in Maryland, where her lifelong exposure to Deaf culture and ASL shaped her life’s path. Wenonah attended Gallaudet University from 1986 to 1988 before eventually transferring to Utah State University, where she studied elementary education.

Wenonah served an ASL mission to Salt Lake City, San Diego, and Rochester, NY from Jan 1989-Jun 1990.

Over the years, Wenonah has held numerous leadership roles, including teaching Sunday School, Seminary, Relief Society, serving as a Relief Society counselor, working with the missionaries, leading music, and various other callings, showcasing her versatility and commitment to service.

Having grown up in Maryland, then living in Salt Lake City and Turlock, California before settling in Arizona, Wenonah brings a wealth of diverse experiences to her teaching and community involvement. Her background as both an educator and a mother, coupled with her deep roots in Deaf culture, allows her to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those she teaches and serves.

aslglsecretary@gmail.com

"COme Follow me"

CLass Coordinator

-Bryce Hendricks-

Brother Bryce Hendricks has been supporting the ASL board of accessibility for a number of years as a gospel learning coordinator. He has served at the ward and stake level in a number of assignments (Young Men, Primary, Elder's Quorum, and Sunday School). He served an ASL mission from 1995-1997 in the following missions(New York New York South, California San Fernando, and Florida Fort Lauderdale).

He earned a BA(Linguistics) from BYU and a master's degree in deaf education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is now finalizing his doctoral degree in School administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

He is married to Jennifer and they have 4 children. He resides in the Omaha Nebraska Papillion Stake.

asladultreligioncoordinator@gmail.com

"Temple"

Classes Coordinator

-Scott Duge-

Brother Scott Duge was called as a temple preparation coordinator. He is now serving as the second counselor in the bishopric in the Sunset Ward (ASL) and the ASL shift coordinator in the Phoenix AZ temple.

He has served as Branch President, counselor in the Branch Presidency, executive secretary in the branch presidency, Elders Quorum President, counselor in the EQ presidency, and Gospel Doctrine teacher.

Brother Scott Duge earned a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies and a master’s degree in Special Education from California State University, Northridge. He taught at the California School for the Deaf, Fremont for 27 years and is retired.

Born in Minnesota to Dwayne and Kathryn Duge, he married Marcie Heckman and they have 4 daughters and 12 grandchildren. He lives in Surprise, AZ.

scottduge51@gmail.com

Temple Prep Class

Teacher

-Steven SNow-

Bio and photo coming soon.

Temple Prep Class / First time entering the temple. Contact your Bishop or Branch president to reach out to Brother Scott Duge (scottduge51@gmail.com) to sign up for the class.

Parents with Deaf Chidlren

Teacher

-Lexi Radford-

Lexi is a proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), with American Sign Language as her first language. She is passionate about the outdoors—whether it’s hiking, fishing, or just soaking in the sunshine. She is the oldest of five kids, which has shaped her heart for leadership and working with youth.

Currently, Lexi is a student and works as an aide and basketball coach at the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind, where she combines her love for ASL and working with kids. She has been working with children for the past five years, and it continues to be one of the biggest blessings in her life. Lexi is excited to grow in the gospel with you and to support you in strengthening gospel learning in your home.

Romans 8:16–17 (KJV):

16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Parents with Deaf Chidlren

Teacher

-Priscilla Hensley-

Sister Priscilla Hensley was called as a teacher for Parents of Deaf Children for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has served as Primary President (twice), Stake YW Camp Director, Young Women 1st Counselor, RS Secretary, and currently serves as an ASL Sunday School Teacher and RS Activities committee member.

Sister Priscilla Hensley earned an associates Accounting degree from Ricks College. She worked part time many years for a small newspaper company as a business manager while raising her children. As her children grew, she became a full-time paraprofessional in the Deaf Education classroom in her local school district. She has also worked at her local hospital for many years and the local university. She served for many years in Scouting and continues to serve in her community as the Scholastic Chairman for her local Distinguished Young Women program.

Born in Arizona, to John and Kathy Hansen, she married Eric C. Hensley, and they have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. She lives in the Monte Vista Ward, Pocatello Alameda Stake.

Parents with Deaf Chidlren

Teacher

-Judy Bishop-

Sister Judy Bishop is a hearing mother of a Deaf son. When she found out her son wa Deaf, she enrolled in the ASL Interpreter Program at Phoenix Community College in Arizona and earned her certificate in interpreting. She dedicated herself to teaching her son and family sign language and advocating for her son and the Deaf community.

She worked as an interpreter in a mainstream school district and for Utah schools for the Deaf and Blind, interpreted in church settings, has sat on committee chairs and has taught ASL for many years in the community. She has served as the PTA president for the Utah School for the Deaf. Her and her husband were members of the Salt Lake Valley ASL 2 nd Ward for many years. They also served as temple ordinance workers for

the Deaf in the Jordan River Temple.

She has counseled many parents of Deaf children in advocating for their children. She has also spoken at and attended legislative committee sessions that involved laws and budgets affecting the Deaf community.

She currently lives in South Jordan, Utah in the Glenmoor 8 th ward. Her and her husband, Kerry, just celebrated 50 years of marriage. They have 4 children and 13 grandchildren.

She loves the Deaf community and is passionate about helping parents as they walk the difficult but deeply rewarding road as parents of a Deaf child.

Come Follow me

Teacher

-Joseph Lenaghen-

Joseph Lenaghen is from Long Island, New York. He joined the Church while a student at Gallaudet. He served a mission to the Deaf in Arizona and Colorado. He has a BA degree in Communications from Gallaudet University. He has held many callings in the Church, including Priesthood instructor, Gospel Doctrine and Gospel Essentials teacher and Sunday School President.

He and his wife, Jennifer, have also been team substitute Seminary teachers at the high school in their home town of Malad, Idaho. They have been married for 38 years and are the parents to five boys and have two grandsons. Joe has been a teacher for ASL Adult Education since 2023.

Come Follow Me

Teacher

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