Keanna Casanova

Keanna Casanova is an EIPA certified, Educational Sign Language Interpreter living in Denver, Colorado. She has been interpreting primarily for elementary school students and staff for three years. She currently serves as the Site Team Lead on a team of 8 interpreters, serving over 30 Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in mainstream classrooms. She is passionate about servicing the whole Deaf student in the mainstream school setting in a way that provides total access and inclusivity.

Presentation(s)

Inclusivity of Deaf children in the public schools - presented in coordination with Marlee Dyce

Abstract:

Educational interpreters have one of the most challenging jobs in the education system. This interactive workshop will define the role of educational interpreters from the perspective of interpreters, administrators, and teachers. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and strategies for creating a more inclusive environment for D/deaf students.

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Define the role of an educational interpreter
• State the perception of an educational interpreter
• List ways interpreters can work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to provide a more inclusive environment for D/deaf students.