University of Northern Colorado Department of ASL & Interpreting Studies Campus Box Campus Box 106 Greeley, CO 80639 Greeley, CO 80639
Education
Ph.D. in Intercultural Education, Biola University, CA
M.A. in Education of the Deaf, Missouri State University, MO
Professional/Academic Experience
Teaches courses in the ASL Minor and ASL-English Interpretation program related to
ethical practices, theories of interpretation, upper level skill development, and
capstone coursework (on campus and online)
Nationally certified ASL-English Interpreter through the Registry of Interpreters
for the Deaf
Holds Master Interpreter Certification, Missouri Interpreter Certification System
Former Director & Professor, ASL English Interpreting Program, William Woods University,
MO
Former Chair & Associate Professor, Carlstrom Deaf Studies, Northcentral University,
CA
Professional interpreter with emphases in K-12 education, medical, legal and VRS settings
Consultant to school districts and service agencies serving D/deaf and hard of hearing
constituents
Professional mentor to working interpreters
Evaluator/rater for several interpreter certification systems
Community outreach leader to Deaf youth throughout Greater Los Angeles
Served on the Board of Directors for the Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT)
Research/Areas of Interest
Enculturation of D/deaf youth into the Deaf Community
Impact of interpreters in K-12 educational settings
Roles and responsibilities of non-Deaf members of the ASL community
Differences and similarities between face-to-face/oral and predominantly literate
cultures
Publications/Creative Works
Dissertation:Learning to be Deaf
Membership Boundaries in the Deaf/ASL Community
Honors and Awards
Named one of “50 Missourians You Should Know”
William Woods University Professional Achievement Award
