I began to learn Sign Language around age three when we found out my two year old brother John, was profoundly deaf. I was fascinated with sign and learned quickly along side my brother. Some of my fondest memories as a child included going to speech therapy with John and playing lots of cool games. We did just about everything together. It’s no wonder I became an interpreter! 

Becoming an interpreter was a natural choice for me. I love being involved in the Deaf Community, especially exploring the beauty of ASL. This language inspires me with its many facets and creative dimensions. I am currently working as an Educational Interpreter at an elementary school in Vallejo, CA. I thoroughly enjoy my job.

The joy of my heart is my 9 year old son, Asa. The love of my life is Alex.

We enjoy playing catch, swimming, backpacking, horseback riding and just hangen’ with friends, drinken’ coffee, (another love..shhh.. don’t tell Alex!)

          Great websites for parents and educators! 

           http://www.handspeak.com/

          http://clerccenter2.gallaudet.edu/KidsWorldDeafNet/

          Includes information about ASL and other visual languages

• Interactive questions/answers
• Resource Center
• Articles
• Other Links

I would also suggest you read,

 Raising and Educating a Deaf Child by Marc Marchark

Fun interactive site and chat room for kids and their parents

http://www.deafkids.com/for_window.html

Need support? Feel like you’re all alone, check out this site and be encouraged!

Questions about hearing loss… find your answers here.

http://www.raisingdeafkids.org/

http://www.aslaccess.org/reviews.htm

ASL Dictionary/ Browser

www.masterstech-home.com/ASLDict.html

Interpreting and Deaf related information:

http://www.aslinfo.com/

Deaf Culture and other fun stuff

http://deafness.about.com/od/deafculture/

http://www.rockrock.com/talk4deaf/art.html

http://www.deafspot.net/

http://www.artslynx.org/heal/deaf.htm#Visual

 http://www.chuckbaird.com/ Awesome Sign Art!