Biography

Jayme Williams is a dedicated American Sign Language (ASL) educator with over 30 years of experience teaching in K–12 and higher education settings. She currently teaches ASL 1–6 and Deaf Studies at the University at Buffalo and ASL 1–2 at SUNY Erie Community College, both in-person and online, with a strong focus on Deaf culture, curriculum development, and student-centered instruction. Jayme has also served as Interim Director of the ASL Program at UB and as a Sign Language Specialist at St. Mary’s School for the Deaf.

In addition to teaching, Jayme co-leads the UB ASL Honor Society (ASLHS) as Chapter Advisor and actively participates in curriculum development, student mentorship, and campus events promoting Deaf culture. She holds an M.S. in Deaf Education from Canisius College and a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Gallaudet University, and maintains certifications including CE.D., SKI-HI Deaf Mentor, and SLPI Superior Plus.

Education History