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Areas of Expertise:
- Mental Health Interpreting
- Educational Interpreting
- Ethics of Interpreters
- Interpreting in Theatrical Settings
- Freelance Interpreting, Business Aspects
Education:
- Currently pursuing Ph.D. in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Missouri-Columbia
- M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, William Woods University, 2004
- B.S., Psychology and Sign Language Interpreting, William Woods University, 1997
Professional Achievements:
- Dad's Beaumont Distinguished Professor Recipient 2007
- Faculty member, American Sign Language Interpreting, William Woods University, 2005-present
- University Interpreter and Coordinator of the Office of Disability Services, William Woods University, 1997-2005
- Adjunct Faculty Member, William Woods University, 2003-2005
Certification:
- Certified by the MICS (Missouri Interpreter Certification System) at the Comprehensive level (2001)
- Licensed by the State of Missouri at the Comprehensive Level.
Affiliations:
- Chair, State Committee of Interpreters, 2009-2010
- State Committee of Interpreters Board Member, 2000-present
- Member of CIT Conference of Interpreter Trainers, 2005-present
Presentations:
- Commencement Speaker for William Woods University, August, 2007
- Presented on the State Code of Ethics and the Complaint Process at the "Mini-Conference for Interpreters Who Work in Educational Settings," June 2005
- Presented with the State Committee of the Interpreters concerning licensure requirements, 2004
- Panel Member for the Missouri Statewide Interpreters Conference, “ Working In Mental Health Settings,” 2003
- Presented at the Missouri Statewide Interpreters Workshop as a member of the State Committee of Interpreters discussing the rules/statutes related to Interpreting 2002, 2003
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