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For information about the Sign Language Interpretation program, attend an information session or contact:
Cheryl Palmer
Program Coordinator
604-527-5131
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Faculty Listing
Cheryl Palmer, Program Coordinator & Instructor
BA Adult Education (Fraser Valley), PID (Vancouver Community College), MIS and PSIR (British Columbia), Sign Language Interpreting Diploma (Douglas College)
"My main objective for students during time years at Douglas College is for them to attain the skills required to be successful sign language interpreters, able to provide good service to the community. And I feel lucky to take part in their development."
Boyd McWilliam, Program Technician
"I enjoy working with students in the program, supporting their learning in weekly labs and in one-to-one tutoring sessions to develop their language skills. My ultimate goal is for students to develop the skills required to provide good interpreting service to the Deaf community."
Barb Mykle-Hotzon, Instructor
BA Adult Education (Fraser Valley), PID (Vancouver Community College), Sign language Interpreting Diploma (Douglas College), Certificate of Interpretation and Certificate of Transliteration (RID), MIS and PSIR (British Columbia)
"It is exciting to be able to support students on their journey to becoming qualified practitioners. The Program of Sign Language Interpretation is challenging but worthwhile and being a witness to the journey is an honour."
Sara MacFayden, Instructor
MEd (Simon Fraser), Certificate of Interpretation (AVLIC), PID (Vancouver Community College)
"I am fascinated by teaching and learning as social processes with the potential to be powerfully transformative. It is exciting to share in each student's journey into the interpreting community of practice."
Rhys McCormick, Instructor
BA General Studies (Fraser Valley), Sign Language Interpreting Diploma (Douglas College), PSIR (British Columbia)
"To me teaching is a two way street. I appreciate and acknowledge the skills, knowledge, history, and background that all students bring to their studies. I strive to honour their individual differences and guide them towards a common goal. Sharing the love of my profession with new students is something that keeps me excited to go to work every day."
Nigel Howard, Instructor
BA (British Columbia); Supervision Certificate (BCIT) Management Level VII (Justice Institute)
"Teaching is always an inspiration for me. Every student who comes into our program is a special individual with potential to become a professional interpreter. To achieve that, I am sharing my world with students so that they will become valued members in the Deaf community.”
Advisory Committee Members
Allison Sands
Janice Lyons
Sheryl Smith
Hester Hussey
Rhys McCormick
Miriam West
Suzie Giroux
Cecilia Klassen
Emily Allan
Eddy Morton
Kirsten Hagemoen
Jennifer Zuvic
