Lily Pierce finds her calling in sign language 

The expressive nature of sign language resonates with Lily, who is captivated by its ability to connect people and communicate emotion. “Hearing people don’t always connect that emotion with their words and expressions,” she said. “Learning ASL really changed my perspective and how I see communication.” Lily’s outlook was solidified when her American Sign Language (ASL) class took a full-immersion trip to Gallaudet University in Washington D.C., a school