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Emily DeMerchant, 20, is a deaf education major. She spends her time practicing when ever she can.

DeMerchant is signing to "look up at the sky"

DeMerchant is a student at Flagler College

DeMerchant found that she had a love for this language when she was in high school.

Out of the two schools that offered deaf education, she chose Flagler College for the price and scenery.

DeMerchant is Double Majoring in Deaf Education and Elementary Education, she also has an Environmental Science Minor.

DeMerchant is signing "Brightest Star"

DeMerchant is a dedicated worker and spends hours of her free time to better her education.

DeMerchant took time to give me a closer look into how to sign and how facial expressions are key when signing. 

DeMerchant is from Rhode Island.

DeMerchant, getting ready to tell another story with her hands, ends the first saying by placing her hands on her lap.

Every movement is key.

Again, "The Brightest"

Closer view into facial expression, changing the meaning to a phrase

Being bi-lingual is a very coveted trait in professions. DeMerchant stands out with this education and ability.

DeMerchants movements are so swift, so quick that even if you do not understand sign language you can appreciate her movements, and see that the story she is telling is important and beautiful. 

DeMerchant plans on continuing her education and her ultimate goal is to move on to be a deaf education teacher.