Franky Ramont

EDUCATIION:

M.A. Deaf Education 1997 Secondary Level - Reading Specialist and Literature University of Nebraska - Lincoln

B.S. Business Management 1990 Gallaudet University, Washington D.C.

PROFESSIIONAL CERTIIFIICATIIONS:

Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI), Intermediary Level III 2006 – Present Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI), CDI (pending) • Cultural Knowledge Written Test (passed) • Performance Test (pending)

Certified Deaf Interpreter Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf – CDI Certificate February 1, 2016

TASC - ASL Certificate 2000

Texas State Board for Educator Certification - EXCET 1999

Nebraska Teacher Certificate 1997

UNIIVERSIITY TEACHIING EXPERIIENCE

University of Texas at Austin Fall 2000 - Present Senior Lecturer, ASL Program Teach ASL courses; Levels I – 4 using Signing Naturally 1, 2, & 3. Design and teach a new course for fifth and sixth semester on ASL and Film Literature curriculum that involve developing projects related to Deaf Culture (i.e. Deafhood vs. Deafness, Tent City Protest vs. Deaf President Now, and other topics related to Deaf history and literature). Design and develop teaching curriculum for ASL 611C that combine ASL 3 and 4 in one semester. Evaluate student performances, prepare lessons for each course, and advise students. Maintain and supervise media assistant to continue upgrading ASLonline3 website on a volunteer basis for ASL 4 course. Facilitator in Deaf-related events with ASL students assigned to volunteer and interact for cultural video reports. Utilize technical equipment for media use in classroom and perform other related duties as assigned.

Texas State University Fall 2012 - Present Adjunct Associate Professor, Modern Foreign Language Department Teach ASL courses; Level 3 and 4 using Signing Naturally 2. Evaluate student performance, prepare lessons for each course, and advise students.

Austin Community College Summer 2013 Adjunct Associate Professor – Co-team with Professor Lynne Wiesman ASLITP – Interpreter Training Program Taught Vocabulary Development for Interpreters (SLNG 1248); Evaluate student performance, prepare lessons for each course, and advise students.

Austin Community College Spring 2011 – Summer 2012 Adjunct Associate Professor, ASLITP Program Taught ASL courses; Level I using Signing Naturally 1. Evaluate student performance, prepare lessons for each course, and advise students.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX Fall 2004 - Spring 2005 Adjunct ASL Lecturer – Night Classes Taught ASL I - IV using Signing Naturally 1 & 2, evaluated student performance, prepared lessons for each course, and served on the Search Committee for an ASL instructor position.

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY Summer 2002 & 2003 Guest Lecturer, ASL Program Taught ASL I using Signing Naturally 1, evaluated student performance, and prepared lessons for each course. Participated in several Deaf events to encourage ASL students to interact/observe for cultural reports such as the Deaf Festival event and booth. Utilized “Smart Board” equipment in class, assisted with labs, and performed other related duties as assigned.

Austin Community College, Austin, TX Spring 1999 - Summer 1999 ASL Instructor Taught ASL I & III using Signing Naturally 1 & 2, evaluated student performance, prepared lessons for each course, advised students and monitored the ASL lab during Fall 1998.

Towson University, Baltimore, MD Spring 1998 ASL Instructor Taught an ASL course using Signing Naturally 1, evaluated student performance, monitored student grades, and developed the curriculum for each session.

Montgomery College, Rockville, MD Spring 1998 ASL Instructor Taught an ASL course using Signing Naturally 1, evaluated student performance, monitored student grades, and developed the curriculum for each session.

University of Nebraska, Lincoln 1994 - 1997 ASL Instructor Taught ASL I, II, III, & IV, evaluated student performance, and prepared lessons for each course. Utilized media equipment to evaluate student’s signing skills, digitized and edited from VHS format to computer format. Developed multi-media technology for student exams. Developed curriculum for all ASL courses, used CD and CART technology to analyze signer’s features in the classroom, presented several workshops, and advised students. Worked with Dr. Brenda Schick, Supervisor of the Deaf Education Program. Maintained office hours, served on a Search Committee for the Deaf Education Director for two years, and maintained professional competence. Participated in professional development activities, and performed other related duties as assigned. Also involved in the following committees: Public Service Commission for two years and the Nebraska statewide committee to develop a goal for Deaf and Hard of Hearing population in Nebraska for a year.

PUBLIIC SCHOOL AND OTHER TEACHIING EXPERIIENCE

University of Texas at Austin January - April 2017 Supervision of a student from Gallaudet University, Masters Program in Sign Language Teaching Richard Bertling from Gallaudet University, he is in MASLED Program. He was doing internship for my class 610D this Spring semester. Supervised his internship for 45 hours and with preparation hours, worked with his internship’s coordinator under Gallaudet University ASL and Deaf Studies Department closely, provided resources/materials for him to teach ASL course, observed and monitored his performance in ASL I course, provided extensive feedback on his teaching skills, communicated and helped prepare for class through email and video calls, oversaw and gave approval for his grade performance on my students, collaborated with his supervisor and other teaching team through video chat to provide professional feedback of his teaching approach.

Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, TX Spring 2001 High School Language Arts Teacher Taught Language Arts/Reading classes to juniors in the life-skills program and evaluated student performance using Individual Education Plans (IEP). Served as a teacher representative for several students in Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, and developed units to follow the curriculum for each class. Also participated in professional development workshops.

Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, TX Fall 2000 Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher, Middle School

Taught Science classes to 6th-8th grade students, evaluated student performance using IEPs, and developed hands-on science lessons to follow the curriculum for each class session.

Crockett High School, Austin, TX Fall 1999 - Spring 2000 ASL Teacher Taught ASL courses (Signing Naturally 1 & 2), evaluated student performance, prepared lesson plans for each course, advised students.

Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, TX Spring 1999 Sub. Teacher, Elementary School Taught Physical Education to 3rd to 5th grade classes, evaluated student performance using IEPs, and developed the activities for each P.E. session.

Deaf Access Service, Frederick, MD Fall 1997 - Spring 1998 ASL Instructor Taught a basic ASL course for hearing children and adults, developed activities, and developed the curriculum for each session.

Maryland School for the Deaf, Frederick, MD Fall 1997 Student Teacher (15 weeks) Worked with the teacher supervisor, taught high school students, developed weekly lesson plans, utilized websites for assignments, and arranged field trips with the teacher supervisor.

Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha, NE 1991-1992 Sign Language Instructor Taught an ASL course to parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, and developed the curriculum for each session. Worked with Mary Pat Moeller, Director, Center for Childhood Deafness; Dr. Brenda Schick, Coordinator, Sign Language Acquisition Lab, and Mr. Kevin Williams, Interpreter Coordinator.

OTHER RELATED EMPLOYMENT

Texas Education Agency Fall 2008 – Present Austin, TX Language Mentor Collaborate with Texas Education Agency regarding the American Sign Language project.

Fine Arts 2016 – North Texas District March 11, 2016 Evaluator Collaborated and evaluated with Fine Art 2016 Festival regarding American Sign Language Group and Solo performance.

Pearson Assessment January 2015 Sign Language Elementary Math Model and Coaching Sign model for educational videotape series. Coached team members to ensure that they use appropriate ASL concepts for ASL series. www.pearsonassessessments.com

University of Texas January 13, 2010, Austin, TX August 7, 2011, and May 30, 2012 ASL Modeling Posed as a sign model to demonstrate the use of ASL in photo sessions for the researcher’s publication article.

PRO-ED, Inc. Spring 2011 Austin, TX ASL sign model Edmark Reading Program Second Edition: Sign model for educational videotape series. www.proedinc.com

Sorenson Communication Summer 2008 – Fall 2009 Austin, TX

Language Mentor Monitored and evaluated interpreting skills. Assessed the mentee’s interpretations of language. Mentored interpreters to identify strength and weakness and develop strategies to enhance their interpreting skills. Worked with the mentee through videophone meetings and provided handouts for them to study and improve their skills. Attended training workshop to promote my work in the professional field of mentoring.

Nebraska Commission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1995 - 1997 Lincoln, NE Relay Interpreter, Test Evaluator, and ASL Mentor Interpreted for deaf consumers. As a test evaluator, observed certified interpreters, evaluated language use, assessed interpreter language, and discussed with other teams to rank interpreters’ skills. In addition, duties as an ASL mentor include monitoring interpreters, evaluating interpreting skills, helping interpreters identify weaknesses and utilize strengths to improve interpretation skills, and observing real-time interpretation.

Boys Town National Research Hospital 1991-1997 Omaha, NE Sign Language Model and Coaching Performed in “Sign with me” & “Read with me” videotape series that employed sign language model storytelling technique. Coached team members to ensure that they use appropriate ASL concepts for ASL series. http://www.boystownpress.org/index.php/deaf-hard-of-hearing.html

University of Nebraska, Lincoln 1993-1995 ASL Development Lab Research Assistant Designed databases with two different software programs (4-Dimensional and FileMaker Pro) on Macintosh PCs, traveled to several states for research, and recorded data for future research at the development lab. Digitized videos from VHS into the computer, backed up all files weekly, copied original tapes, contacted participants, trained research assistants, and ordered supplies for the research lab. Worked with Dr. Brenda Schick, Assistant Professor & Director, Graduate Program in Deaf Education, Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders.

Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha, NE 1991-1993 ASL Development Lab Research Assistant Designed databases on IBM PCs, traveled to several states for research data, input the data information at the lab, backed up all files weekly, copied all original tapes, edited tapes, trained research assistants, ordered supplies for the research lab, participated in storytelling with deaf children, performed as a sign model on for videotapes, worked with the summer program for Deaf Interns, provided sign language instruction to parents, and consulted with people during videotaping. Teamed with Dr. Schick, Coordinator, Sign Language Acquisition Lab.

Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha, NE 1991-1992 Sign Language Consultant: Parent Sign Language Program. Monitored sign models using a camcorder, consulted with signers about their performance. Teamed with Mary Pat Moeller, Director, Center for Childhood Deafness; Dr. Brenda Schick, Coordinator, Sign Language Acquisition Lab; and Mr. Kevin Williams, Interpreter Coordinator.

Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha, NE 1991-1992 (Participated in research.) Funded by an NIH NIDCD Assistant Research Coordinator, Summer Program for Deaf Interns Worked with Deaf interns, provided training about using computer databases and equipment in the research lab. Completed projects with the interns and acted as liaison between interns and the supervisor. Worked under the direction of Dr. Schick, Coordinator, Sign Language Acquisition Lab.

IINTERPRETIING EXPERIIENCE

54th Biennial National Association of the Deaf Conference July 3rd-8th, 2018 Certified Deaf Interpreter (Platform/workshop) Contextual liaison between the presenter and DeafBlind audience.

Communication By Hands, Austin, TX May 1, 2010 – Present Certified Deaf Interpreter (Platform, workshop, one-to-one site) Contextual liaison between hearing interpreters and Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers. Scope of duties range from one-on-one communications in general, legal, and medical services to interpreting for large audiences on platform. Mentored/trained with level- one (basic skilled) interpreter to promote interpreting skills.

Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Austin, TX Spring 2007 - Present Certified Deaf Interpreter (Platform/workshop/one-to-one site) Contextual liaison between hearing interpreters and Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers. Scope of duties range from one-on-one communication in general, legal, and medical settings to interpreting for large audiences.

Communication Services for the Deaf, Austin, TX Fall 2006 – Fall 2016 Certified Deaf Interpreter (Platform, workshop, one-to-one site) Contextual liaison between hearing interpreters and Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers. Scope of duties range from one-on-one communications in general, legal, and medical services to interpreting for large audiences on platform. Mentored/trained with level- one (basic skilled) interpreter to promote interpreting skills.

Austin Community College, Austin, TX January 2009 – December 2014 Certified Deaf Interpreter Contextual liaison working with a Working (WDI) and Certified Deaf Interpreter in ASL courses with an ASL lecturer and Hearing and Blind consumers. Worked/Mentored with a WDI mentee.

The 3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference September 13-16, 2012 Certified Deaf Interpreter (Platform/workshop) Contextual liaison between the presenter and Deaf/Hard of Hearing audience.

RID Region IV Conference August 5 - 7, 2010 Certified Deaf Interpreter (Platform/workshop) Contextual liaison between the presenter and Deaf/Hard of Hearing.

CAL-ED Conference March 13, 2009 Certified Deaf Interpreter (Platform) Contextual liaison between keynote presenter and Deaf/Hard of Hearing audiences.

NAD Leadership Training Conference April 3 - 5, 2008 Certified Deaf Interpreter (Platform/workshop) Contextual liaison between Deaf presenters and Deaf-blind consumers.

Church of Glad Tidings August 2004 - Fall 2006 Volunteer Certified Deaf Interpreter (Platform) Worked with team interpreters during the worship services.

ADVIISIING AND RELATED STUDENT SERVIICES: University of Texas at Austin Spring 2018 ASL 357 Pedagogy Classes In this undergraduate experience, the student works closely with an ASL Lecturer with the goal of developing robust methods for adult acquisition of ASL. Previous students of ASL have the unique perspective of having developed fluency in a signed language via classroom instruction and activities. This ASL 357 course leverages the experience and skills of the student to enhance their language learning and provide continued curriculum development for the ASL Program. The student will provide input about in-class activities, lessons, and out-of-class learning experiences. The student will also assist, as appropriate, in the classroom under the direction of the ASL Lecturer who is directing the experience. An overarching goal of the ASL pedagogy experience is to provide the student with knowledge about L2 acquisition of ASL.

University of Texas at Austin January - May 2008 LIN 379 Conference Course in Linguistics, ASL Independent Study

This independent study course was designed by a student who aspired to expand her conversational skills in ASL Literature in order to increase her knowledge and preparation for her Deaf Education/Deaf Studies major. The goals were to further refine competence in and performance of all grammatical features as they relate to ASL Literature. Language activities and cross-cultural discussions were a part of the course. The student completed a portfolio of her work, which included ASL storytelling, poetry performance, fictional stories, research on an ASL literature genre, and developing a project that corresponded to a film by Deaf filmmakers. Her studies assisted her in improving her knowledge and foundation for linguistic aspects of ASL, storytelling--specifically the use of role-shifting & classifiers, stories about current events and strategic interactions. The final grade was based on three criteria: evaluation of performance by the lecturer, attendance of weekly meetings, correspondence with lecturer, and completion and evaluation of project goals and missions.

University of Texas at Austin August 2006 Lin 357 Undergraduate Research Course Advisor This independent study course was a joint effort by two students who assisted in the beginning research phases of a long-term project that ultimately developed a new health education curriculum for students in the deaf education setting. The students conducted research about cultural differences in health education, vocabulary/concepts, collected materials from different health education programs, and researched differences in language used to discuss health education. The final grade was based on three criteria: evaluation of performance by lecturer, attendance of weekly meetings and correspondence with lecturer, and completion and evaluation of project goals and missions.

University of Texas at Austin Summer 2005 Lin 357 Undergraduate Research Course Advisor Worked with an Independent Study Student: Expanded ideas about developing conceptual accuracy and overall concepts of Health Education/Elementary Curriculum for the Opti-school free website project supported by Dr. Angel Ramos, (http://www.angelramosfoundation.com/) and developed vocabulary and grammar examples related to the project. Also provided accurate information for sign concepts through translation between spoken language and ASL. The final grade was based on an evaluation of the student's work and a presentation of the material.

ADMIINIISTRATIIVE AND COMMIITTEE SERVIICE,, AND ACADEMIIC-RELATED PROFESSIIONAL AND PUBLIIC SERVIICE:

University of Texas at Austin Commencement Ceremony May 2018 Representative of Department of Linguistics

Academic Counselors Association January 24, 2018 ASL Minor Advisor Serve as an ASL minor advisor for the ASL program. Attended a couple of the meetings and shared the ASL minor information with UT advisors and UT students, worked with my mentee student from ASL 357 class.

Support Service Provider for Deaf Blind people January 2016 – Present Volunteer SSP Serve as pro-tactile and interpreting support for Deaf Blind consumer(s) in various settings.

Deaf Interpreter Conference II July 12-16, 2017 Villanova University, Villanova, PA Professional Development Participant Earned CEUs from the workshops, collaborated with Certified Deaf Interpreters, ASL Instructors, and professional people for in five- day workshops.

Austin Community College Fall 2016 and Spring 2016 Interpreting Training Program Deaf Interpreting I and II credit courses -- Professional growth in this field

University of Texas at Austin Commencement Ceremony May 2016 Representative of Department of Linguistics

UT Open House University of Texas, Austin, TX Oct. 13, 2013 ASL representative speaker Short presentation at College of Liberal Arts on UT campus – This was an entertainment event hosted by Department of Linguistics.

University of Texas at Austin Commencement Ceremony December 2012 Representative of Department of Linguistics

University of Texas at Austin Commencement Ceremony May 2011 Representative of Department of Linguistics

University of Texas at Austin Spring 2010 Dr. Mark Bernstein’s Deafness Symposium Guest Presenter Presented the topic of “Audism” for the group of students involved in the Symposium on Deafness in the Communication Sciences and Disorders class.

University of Texas at Austin Commencement Ceremony May 2009 Representative of Department of Linguistics

University of Texas at Austin Spring 2009 Dr. Mark Bernstein’s Deafness Symposium Guest Presenter Presented the topic of “Audism” for the group of students involved in the Symposium on Deafness in the Communication Sciences and Disorders class.

University of Texas at Austin Fall 2008 Dr. Mark Bernstein’s Deafness Symposium Guest Presenter Presented the topic of “Audism” for the group of students involved in the Symposium on Deafness in the Communication Sciences and Disorders class.

Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, TX June 22, 2007 Instructor for DeafACT Austin’s workshop -- “Genres of Artistic Theatre” Worked with two different groups of middle and high school students. Discussed ASL genres and demonstrated fictional stories, ASL Poetry, A-Z and 1 to 10 stories. Asked the students to share their own creative stories.

University of Texas at Austin Commencement Ceremony May 2007 Representative of Department of Linguistics

Opti-School project at Sequoia School for the Deaf, Mesa, AZ August 2005 - August 2006 Volunteer ASL/Video Specialist Worked with the D-team to develop curriculum for the Opti-School website project. Working with students in the studio included facilitating their performances and follow-ups to complete the curriculum for videotaping. Helped develop ASL curriculum for age 0-5 language development and K-12 for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. The project supported parents in learning sign language through the website. Worked with undergraduate students at the University of Texas to develop an independent study curriculum that coordinated with the Opti-school project.

Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock, TX February 24, 2004 Presenter Presented personal life experiences at Gallaudet University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Educated deaf students at McNeil High School to know their civil rights, develop goals, plans, and careers.

Documentary/Educational Film Summer 2003 Executive Director Created a documentary style movie about drugs and drug use in the Deaf community. Fictional characters based on real life stories.

Explore UT: Open House, University of Texas, Austin, TX Spring 2003 Presenter Provided community service during the open-house event. Presented myths about ASL, displayed equipment, and taught basic family signs and conversational phrases signs to the audience.

University of Texas at Austin Spring 2003 Presenter Provided a mini-workshop on Deaf Culture and taught ASL to the middle school students from Zavala Elementary in East Austin.

Austin Interpreters of the Deaf (A.I.D.), Austin, TX May 2003

Guest Speaker Presented ASL stories.

The Church of Glad Tidings, Austin, TX Spring 2002 – Fall 2002 Volunteer ASL Instructor Taught ASL to non-credit participants.

“Longhorn School Bus,” University of Texas at Austin February 30, 2003 Presenter Taught a group of fifth graders from Zavala Elementary in East Austin. Presented examples of equipment devices and discussed comparisons between hearing and deaf devices and responses in different environmental settings. Taught basic family signs, and conversational phrase signs.

Deaf Retreat, Lakeview Camp, Waxahachie, TX April 12-14, 2002 Volunteer Lead several songs at services, interpreted for a deaf/blind person, arranged activities, attended services, and lead songs at the church with a hearing Interpreter.

Explore UT: Open House, University of Texas, March 22, 2002 Austin, TX Presenter Provided community service during the open house event. Presented myths about ASL, displayed equipment, and taught basic family signs and conversational phrases signs to the audience.

University of Texas at Austin Fall 2001 – Spring 2002 Literacy Teacher/Facilitator - Teleconference sessions Volunteered time with Canadian deaf students at the British Columbia Provincial School for the Deaf in Burnaby, B.C., Canada; translated English text to ASL concepts for some classic folk tales, short stories, and ASL poetry; provided mentorship for students and encouraged development of expressive thoughts. Collaborated with their teacher to coordinate schedules.

The Deaf Way International Conference and Festival Summer 1989 Gallaudet University, Washington DC Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Interviewed, hired, and supervised volunteers, and acted as liaison between workers and conference planners.

THEATRIICAL PERFORMANCE AND SERVIICE

ASL Night April 1, 2015 Austin Community College Master of Ceremony/ ASL Poetry Performer Performed at the Rio Grande ACC campus – This was an entertainment event hosted by ASL Friends United. Deaf ASL Poetry performances that included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for both hearing and deaf audiences.

Communication Service of the Deaf Sept. 6, 2014 Volunteer Actor Performed at Austin Regional Center in Austin, Texas. CSD agency made a movie with the actors and extras for three hours.

ASL Night April 2, 2014 Austin Community College Master of Ceremony/ ASL Poetry Performer Performed at the Rio Grande ACC campus – This was an entertainment event hosted by ASL Friends United. Deaf ASL Poetry performances that included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for both hearing and deaf audiences.

APD role play Nov. 14, 2013 Actor – role play “Actor as a role play” at Austin Police Department – Training with APD police academy staff and role played a scene where I had to ask for an interpreter in certain situations for the purpose of training police officers to learn how to communicate with Deaf and Hard of Hearing customers/clients on site.

UT Open House Oct. 13, 2013 ASL Performer

Performed at College of Liberal Arts on UT campus – This was an entertainment event hosted by Department of Linguistics. Storyteller about the legend of Deaf Spies at the UT open house event.

ASL Night April 4, 2013 Austin Community College ASL Poetry Performer Performed at the Rio Grande ACC campus – This was an entertainment event hosted by ASL Friends United. Deaf ASL Poetry performances that included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for both hearing and deaf audiences.

ASL Night March 29, 2012 Austin Community College ASL Poetry Performer Performed at the Eastview ACC campus – This was an entertainment event hosted by ASL Friends United. Deaf ASL Poetry performances that included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for both hearing and deaf audiences.

Aloha State Association of the Deaf, Honolulu, HI August 19, 2011 ASL Poetry Performer Performed at the Pacific Beach Hotel – a special event “Gala Night” hosted by Aloha State Association of the Deaf – 15th Biennial State Conference with HRID for both hearing and deaf audiences.

Carnival-ah! ASL Poetry – ASL ROCKS! April 12, 2011 Austin Community College ASL Poetry Performer Performed at the Rio Grande ACC campus – This was an entertainment event hosted by ASL Department. Deaf ASL Poetry performances that included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for both hearing and deaf audiences.

ASL Poetry Night February 24, 2010 Austin Community College ASL Poetry Performer Performed at the Eastview ACC campus – This was an entertainment event hosted by ASL Friends United. Deaf ASL Poetry performances that included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for both hearing and deaf audiences.

DeafACT Austin Fall 2006 – Spring 2010 Producer Supervised all DeafACT productions in Austin, assembled special meetings when necessary, prepared agendas for officer meetings, conducted new member orientation, recruited new officers and member successors, acted as local spokesperson for the organization, periodically consulted with officers about their roles and helped them assess their performance, reserved performance space, interviewed potential directors, solicited assistance from local theatrical organizations, and acted as the backup director in the absence of an elected director.

ASL Friends United March 26th, 2010 Austin Community College ASL Poetry Performer Performed at the Eastview ACC campus – This was an entertainment event hosted by AFU to raise funds for the ASL ROCKS event. Deaf ASL Poetry performances that included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for both hearing and deaf audiences.

“The Vagina Monologues” – V-DAY for Women April 23 - 24, 2009 University of Texas at Austin Actor Presented two monologues and participated in a group skit as a part of the 2009 V-DAY for women celebration and performance to raise awareness for women’s issues.

“Couch Potato Santa” DeafACT Austin performance at the Texas School for the Deaf October - December 2007 Director Directed Deaf, hard of hearing, and CODA children ages 6 -14 with DeafACT. Managed rehearsal, volunteer, technical aspect, costume, and marketing crews.

Kansas Association of Interpreters, Wichita, KS March 31, 2007

Performer/Entertainer Performed at the Broadview Hotel – an entertainment event hosted by KAI. This was a renaissance festival performance that included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for both hearing and deaf audiences.

National Center on Deafness, Northridge, CA January 13, 2007 Performer/Entertainer Performed at the Odyssey Restaurant – a special event banquet hosted by the National Center on Deafness – 25th Anniversary Interpreter Symposium. Developed and presented a performance titled “Franky says…” This was a renaissance festival performance that included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for both hearing and deaf audiences.

Coastal Bend Silent Club, Corpus Christi, TX November 11, 2006 Keynote Speaker and Entertainer Performed at Coastal Bend Silent Club (Corpus Christi Deaf Club) annual banquet. Developed and presented a performance titled “Franky says…” This performance included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for a hearing and deaf audience.

D.E.A.F. Sunday, Olathe, KS September 17, 2006 Keynote Performer/Deaf performing artist Performed at the Dinning for Educational Accessibility for the Future. Developed and presented a performance titled "Genre: Franky's Artistic Poetry". This event was held to raise funds for “shared reading project” to support literacy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children throughout the state of Kansas.

One-Woman Comedy Show, Seguin, TX August 19, 2006 Performer The event was a live ASL comedy performance during the third Dead film showcase, “Cinema for Everyone,” hosted by Davideo Productions.

Denver Performing Arts Complex, Denver, CO June 17, 2006 ASL storyteller/Performer. Performed at the ASL Festival. This was a renaissance festival performance that included a variety of genres such as ASL lyrics, poetry, and comedy for both hearing and deaf audiences.

DeafACT Presents: “Peter Pan” at The Texas Union, Austin, TX January - April 2006 Peter Pan Director Directed Deaf, hard of hearing, and CODA children ages 6 -14 with DeafACT, Inc. Managed rehearsal, volunteer, technical aspect, costume, and marketing crews.

Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind November 17 - 20, 2005 Western States College Film Festival, Gooding, ID ASL storytelling Event/Performer/Featured Artist Performed two stories for K-12 students at ISDB. Invited by WSC to present as a featured artist at the Film Festival.

Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU), San Antonio, TX May 14, 2005 ASL Model Teamed with Tara Alexander, LCSW using the grant money to work on professional videos with David Pierce, Producer of Davideo Productions. http://www.davideo.tv/

St. Edwards University, Austin, TX April 6, 2005 Actual Live Performer Autobiographical performance with an ensemble of Adults with Disabilities produced by Celia Hughes and directed by Chris Strickling.

Dell Jewish Community Center, Austin, TX March 26 - 27, 2005 Performer: Performed with other deaf performers sharing a “Live Love Experience” documentary based on women’s experiences throughout the world on the stage for DAWCAS (Deaf Women Abused & Children Advocacy Service) fundraising purposes.

Texas State University, Deaf World Event, San Marcos, TX March 24, 2005 Performer Performed “Hear Say” with three performers at the LBJ student center ballroom.

Frontera Fest 2005, Austin, TX January 11, 2005

Performer Co-performed with another performer "Talk to ME," directed by Chris Strickling. An Autobiographical performance based on actual experiences.

University of Texas at Austin October 20, 2004 Actual Live Performer: Autobiographical performance in an ensemble of adults with disabilities Produced by Celia Hughes and directed by Chris Strickling.

University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work July 2004 ASL model Assisted Tara Alexander, LCSW on her dissertation about the Deaf community and ASL, which included a video survey about alcohol and drugs. Helped translate concepts from English to ASL for case study questions on the website.

VSA International Arts Festival, Washington, DC June 8 – 11, 2004 Actual Live Performer Performed with other disability-related arts and performance groups from around the world at the H Street Theatre in Washington, D.C. as part of the VSA International Arts Festival. Conducted a rehearsal performance at the Texas School for the Blind in June 2004, in preparation for the VSA International Festival, produced by Celia Hughes and directed by Chris Strickling and Terry Galloway.

Fund Raiser for Actual Lives Performance Group April 17, 2004 Hosted a fund raising party to support a trip to Washington DC and joined other disability-related arts and performance groups from around the world in the 2004 VSA Arts International Festival, produced by Celia Hughes and directed by Chris Strickling and Terry Galloway.

Crockett High School, Austin, TX April 5, 2004 Performer Conducted a performance, “I’m Important” and “Drugs destroyed His Life”. Hosted by ASL students at Crockett High School – The 1st Annual Deaf History Month Performance to support their ASL program within Austin Independent School District.

Dell Jewish Community Center, Austin, TX March 6, 2004 Performer, “Vagina Monologues” Performed in Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Monologues” with other deaf performers. A documentary based on women’s experiences throughout the world on the stage for a DAWCAS (Deaf Women Abused & Children Advocacy Services) fundraiser.

St. Edwards University, Austin, TX March 29, 2004 Actual Live Performer Performed and shared experiences on stage for fundraising purposes with other people with disabilities.

Frontera Fest 2004, Austin, TX January 2004 Performer "Franky Says," by Franky Ramont, directed by Chris Strickling. An autobiographical solo performance based on personal experiences, with ASL interpreters, Jill Arechiga and Lucy Wood.

Frontera Fest 2003, Austin, TX January 22, 2003 Actual Live Performer Performed and shared experiences with other people with disabilities on stage at Frontera Fest in preparation for the “Actual Live” trip to Washington DC for the competition against other organizations. This was part of Austin’s award-winning Actual Live Performance Project, produced by Celia Hughes and directed by Chris Strickling and Terry Galloway.

Deaf Abused Women and Children Advocacy Services (DAWCAS), Austin, TX Summer 2000 Actress: “Deaf Abused Wife” Acted as an abused deaf wife for an educational videotape about Domestic Violence called “Anywhere to Anyone.”

STORYTELLIING:

Hawaii School for the Deaf, Honolulu, Oahu August 1, 2012 ASL storyteller Storyteller @ video, Book: "Have you filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud" sent to Roz Kia at Hawaii School for the Deaf - uploaded to Dropbox.com.

Pleasant Hill Branch Library, Austin, TX March 8, 2004; Oct. 10, ASL storyteller 2005; Nov. 14, 2005 Presented ASL stories to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing children.

Hampton Branch Library at Oak Hill, Austin, TX July 19, 2004; Sept. 27, 2004; ASL storyteller April 25, 2005 Presented ASL stories to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing children.

Dick Nicholas Park, Austin, TX May 22, 2005 ASL storyteller ASL Literacy & Fun Club. Presented ASL stories to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing children.

The Signed Children’s Literacy and Fun Club, Austin, TX Fall 1999 – Spring 2004 ASL Story Time Volunteer Coordinator Hosted monthly ASL story-time sessions for Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing Children, arranged an interpreter for each session, reserved story-telling space, and recruited Sprint to provide refreshments after sessions. Available as a backup ASL storyteller and encouraged deaf people to participate in telling ASL stories.

Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock, TX Feb. 24, 2004 Storyteller: ASL storytelling for deaf students from grades 6 to 8 at Deer Park Middle School. The stories included personal life experience and deaf jokes.

University of Texas at Austin Fall 2003 ASL storyteller: Performed the story in ASL titled “The Three Little Pigs” written by Steven Kellogg. Human Development and Family Sciences under the Department of Human Ecology, at the Priscille Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory.

Borders Books, Austin, TX Spring 2002 ASL volunteer storyteller Shared three stories to deaf and hearing children with their parents at Borders Books store. “TSD Benefit Day,” Feb 9-10.

Giddens Elementary School, Cedar Park, TX December 2001 ASL storyteller Performed “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” in ASL for hearing children at the elementary level. Austin Association of the Deaf, Austin, TX Fall/Winter 2001 ASL volunteer storyteller Shared Halloween and Christmas stories in ASL to deaf children and adults at the Deaf Club.

Gallaudet University, Washington DC November 1999 Poetry Storyteller/Performer Invited by Lynn Jacobowitz to share a story, “Mohawk’s eye of Life” in ASL at the Theoretical Issues of Signed Language Research (TISLR conference – 500 attendants).

(1992) ASL Storytelling. Field Club Elementary School. Omaha NE.

(1992) ASL Storytelling. Blumfield Elementary School. Ralston, NE.

(1992) ASL Storytelling. Florence Elementary School. Omaha, NE.

PUBLIICATIIONS AND OTHER CREATIIVE ACTIIVIITIIES:

Franky Ramont. 2006. Utah Valley State College: Deaf Studies Today: Simply Complex. “Simply Complex: ASL in Motion: Effect of Assimilation,” conference proceedings, April 6-9, 2006. Utah: UVSC Press.

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIIONS:

(June 1, 2012) ASL Lecture Series workshop hosted at Austin Community College in Austin, TX. Present a two-hour extended workshop, “What does Assimilation have to do with ASL from the Laymen's perspective?” for a group of educators.

(September 14-16, 2012) Arizona Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf State Conference in Tempe, AZ. Present a six-hour extended workshop, “Body Talk 101: Health and Medical Condition –Gender” to the professional people.

(June 16, 2012) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf – Region V Conference 2012 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Present a 3 hour workshop, “Body Talk: Interpreting Techniques for Medical Discourse” to appropriately 100 participants.

(June 17, 2012) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf – Region V Conference 2012 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Present a 3 hour workshop, “Strong Language: GRAPHIC SIGN ME WHAT?” to appropriately 100 participants.

(March 24, 2012) Kentucky Commissioner of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Lexington, KY. Present a six hour extended workshop, “Body Talk: Interpreting Reproductive Medical Conditions and Procedures” to the interpreters.

(February 25, 2012) Deaf Link in San Antonio, TX. Present a six hour extended workshop, “Strong Language: GRAPHIC SIGN ME WHAT?” to the interpreters.

(October 12, 2011) The Texas Language (June 1, 2012) Arizona Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf State Conference in Tempe, AZ. Present a six-hour extended workshop, “Body Talk 101: Health and Medical Condition –Gender” to the professional people. – Grant presentation at the University of Texas – Austin. Presented a one hour seminar “Interactive ASLonline: A new promotional visual education for everyone” to the faculty and lecturers.

(August 20, 2011) Aloha State Association of the Deaf’s 15th Biennial State Conference with HRID in Honolulu, HI at the Pacific Beach Hotel. Presented a two hour workshop, “CDI: An Innovative Teamwork” to appropriately 200 participants.

(July 20, 2011) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf “Growing Globally” 2011 National Conference at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Francisco Marriott in Atlanta, GA. Presented a five hour extended workshop, “Body Talk: Interpreting Reproductive Medical Conditions and Procedures” to 500 interpreters.

(February 26, 2011) Madonna University: Commerce Township, MI. Presented a nine-hour workshop, “Body Talk: Sexuality in Interpreting and Deaf Community Settings” to eighty interpreters/interns/ITP (Interpreter Training Program) students.

(June 24-26, 2010) NAOBI Conference: 2010 Biennial Professional Development Conference - Running with the Vision: Empower. Phoenix, AZ. Presented the following three hour workshops to 30 interpreters: “Assimilation: What’s that?”; “Body Talk: Interpreting Reproductive Medical Conditions and Procedures”; and “Kill Two Birds with One Stone: Explaining and Interpreting Figurative Language”.

(March 26, 2010) Liberal Arts ITS – Grant presentation at the University of Texas – Austin. The 45 minute presentation highlighted the ASLonline2 project development and goals for the use of the website in ASL teaching.

(March 14, 2009) CAL-ED Conference: Waves of Success, San Diego, CA. Presented a 2.25 hour workshop, “Kill Two Birds with One Stone – Analyzing Figurative Language in ASL and English” to 20 interpreters.

(October 31, 2008) Staff Orientation: Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Austin, TX. Presented a 1.5 hours workshop, “GRAPHIC SIGN ME?!?” to six interpreters.

(April 9-13, 2007) Deaf Studies Today: Simply Complex Conference at Utah Valley State College in Orem, UT. A 50 minute presentation, “ASL Lyrics: Poetry and Songs” to deaf educators, interpreters, and ITP students.

(August 3 - 8, 2007) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf “All for One and One for All” Conference at the San Francisco Marriott in San Francisco, CA. Presented a five-hour workshop, “GRAPHIC SIGN ME?!?: Interpreting Strong Language?” to 500 participants.

(April 27 & 28, 2007) Nashville Tennessee Registry Interpreters for the Deaf (NTRID) workshop held in Nashville, TN. Presented “Strong Signs," a ten-hour workshop to 50 interpreters. This workshop included discussion about human sexuality, street drugs, politically incorrect signs, and conceptually accurate signs for medical conditions.

(April 1, 2007) 2007 Kansas Association of Interpreters workshop at the Broadview Hotel in Wichita, KS. Presented a three hour workshop, “Using 3-D Motion Classifiers: Female and Male Medical Conditions” to 50 interpreters. This workshop included discussion about cervical cancer, tubal ligation, prostate cancer, vasectomy, and impotency.

(January 10 – 13, 2007) 25th Anniversary Interpreter Symposium at California State University at Northridge. Presented “What did you say!?!: Taboo and Strong Language Interpreting” (6 hours) and “ASL Lyrics: Poetry and Song” (3 hours).

13 (October 13-15, 2006) 13th Annual Missouri Statewide Interpreters Conference in Osage Beach, MO. Presented a two hour workshop, “Sex ED 900: Interpreting Sex Education Course” to 350 participants.

(September 16, 2006) Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS. Presented a three-hour workshop, “What is Assimilation in Laymen’s Terms?” to deaf educators, interpreters, Certified Deaf Interpreters and ITP students.

(April 5-8, 2006) Deaf Studies Today: Simply Complex Conference at Utah Valley State College in Orem, UT. A 50 minute presentation, “ASL in Motion: Effects of Assimilation” for deaf educators, interpreters, and ITP students.

(March 25, 2006) Nebraska Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NeRID) Annual Spring 2006 Conference in Lincoln, NE. Presented a seven hour workshop, “ASL in Motion: Effects of Assimilation” to 50 interpreters.

(February 17, 2006) Liberal Arts ITS – Grant presentation at the University of Texas – Austin. The 45-minute presentation highlighted the ASLonline1 and ASLonline2 projects.

(January 28, 2006) Michigan Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (MIRID) and Sorenson VRS workshop in Michigan. Presented “Strong Language” to 111 interpreters over the course of one and a half days.

(January 13 & 14, 2006) 2006 Interpreter Symposium that was held at California State University at Northridge. Presented for three hours each: “Legacy with Assimilation & Co-Articulation in ASL” and ASL Storytelling: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.”

(July 15, 2005) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf “Bridging Cultures” Conference in San Antonio, TX at the Marriott River walk - River center. Presented a five-hour workshop “Verbal vs. Visual in Interpreting Sex Education Courses” to 500 interpreters.

(July 14, 2005) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf “Bridging Cultures” Conference in San Antonio, TX at the Marriott Riverwalk – River center. Co-presented a three-hour workshop “Assimilation” with Stacy McCoy to 500 interpreters.

(March 9, 2005) Kim Davis and Franky Ramont. Kansas Association of Interpreters Conference that was in Overland Park, KS. Co- presented a three hour workshop, “ASL Storytelling Technique: How to Translate from English to ASL” with Kim Davis to 350-500 interpreters.

(March 8, 2005) Kansas Association of Interpreters Conference in Overland Park, KS. Presented a three-hour workshop, “Legacy with Assimilation & Co-Articulation in ASL” to interpreters.

(October 29 & 31, 2004) Kim Davis and Franky Ramont. 11th Annual Missouri Statewide Interpreters Conference in Osage Beach, MO at Tan-Tar-A Resort and Spa on October 29 - 31, 2004. Presented a two hour workshop “ASL Storytelling Technique: How to Translate from English to ASL” to 350-500 interpreters.

(October 7 & 8, 2004) Eastern Kentucky University with BGASLTA (Blue Grass ASL Teachers Association). Presented an eight-hour workshop, “ASL in Motion” to general members, ASL teachers, lecturers, interpreters, and ITP Students.

(October 17-19 2003) 10th Annual Missouri Statewide Interpreters Conference at Tan-Tar-A Resort and Spa in Osage Beach, MO. Presented a two-hour workshop, “Verbal vs. Visual in Interpreting Sex Education Courses” to 500 interpreters.

(October 3, 2003) "America: Visions and Divisions" conference at the University of Texas – Austin, sponsored by the Department of Sociology, Co-presented “Misperceiving the Deaf” with Tara Alexander, Department of Social Work. and was moderated by Shelley Powers, UT Austin, Dept. of American Studies.

(April 2002) ASL Literature: Poetry. A one-hour live interactive video teleconference on poetry for Canadian deaf students at British Columbia Provincial School for the Deaf in Burnaby, British Colombia, Canada.

(October & December 2001) ASL Literature: Classic Folklore stories. A one-hour live interactive video teleconference on poetry for Canadian deaf students at British Columbia Provincial School for the Deaf in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

(October 2001) Torchlight Society, Austin, TX. Presented “To be Proud to be a Woman: Women, the Movers Who changed the Worlds Society” to 15 sorority women.

(Fall 2001) Deaf Culture presentation: Dittmar Recreation Center, Austin, TX.

(July 2001) Communication Skills Workshop. “Linguistics of ASL: Non-Manual Behaviors, Classifiers II, and Structure of ASL” Prepared lessons for non-certified and certified interpreters, performed Deaf culture story telling, and served as an advisor for interpreters for the one week workshop. Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, TX.

(July 2000) Communication Skills Workshop. “Linguistics of ASL: Temporal Aspects, Classifiers I, and Structure of ASL.” Prepared lessons for non-certified and certified interpreters, performed Deaf culture story telling, and served as an advisor for interpreters during the one-week workshop. Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, TX.

(1999, 2000) Deaf Culture presentation. Kocurek Elementary, Austin, TX.

(1997) Interpreter Training Workshop. Hasting, NE.

(1996) Panelist. Member of a panel of Deaf/Hearing Adults, "Literacy: Share the World” facilitated by Mary Lou Notvitsky. A two-hour live interactive video teleconference taped from a live broadcast to the 80 sites on reading to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Distance Education Program: University Conference Management, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC.

(1996). ASL Literature: Poetry. Prescott Elementary School, Lincoln, NE.

(1995) Deaf Culture: "Where Deaf Humans Exist, Sign Language Exists". University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Barkley Memorial Center, (Aural Rehabilitation course), Lincoln, NE.

(1995) ASL Workshop: Idioms. Silent Encounter and Other Horizons at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp, Hordville, NE.

(1995) Deaf Culture: "If you have a deaf child in your special education classroom...” University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Barkley Memorial Center, (SPED - Exceptional Children course), Lincoln, NE.

(1995) Deaf Culture: "What do Hearing Teachers Need to Know About Deaf Culture?" University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Barkley Memorial Center, (Sociology & Psychology of Deafness course), Lincoln, NE.

(1995) ASL Workshop: Idioms. Nebraska School for the Deaf, Omaha, NE.

(1995) Bilingual Program: ASL Deaf learners and English as a Second Language. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, English as a Second Language course, Lincoln, NE.

(1994) Deaf Culture. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Barkley Memorial Center, Sociology & Psychology of Deafness course, Lincoln, Nebraska.

(1994) Discourse Structure in the Classroom: Mainstreaming. Lincoln Public School District, Lincoln, NE.

(1994) Learning Institute on Deaf Culture and ASL Storytelling Workshop, Lincoln Public School District, Lincoln, NE.

(1993) "Being Deaf at a Hearing University: Losing While Winning." University of Nebraska-Lincoln East campus, Lincoln, NE.

(1992) Panel of Deaf Adults - Panel Leader: Robert Kellogg, E.D. Seventh Annual Conference on Issues in Language and Deafness. Boys Town National Research Hospital. Omaha, NE.

(1992) Deaf Culture. Boys Town National Research Hospital. Omaha, NE.

(1992) Deaf Culture. Banscroft Elementary School. Omaha, NE.

(1992) Deaf Culture. Girl Scouts Council of America. Omaha, NE.

(1991) B. Schick, Franky Ramont & K. Williams, “Motherese in ASL.” Sixth Annual Issues in Language and Deafness Conference. Boys Town Center. Omaha, NE.

(1991) Deaf Adults: Deaf Leaders. Summer Gifted Program for Deaf High School Students. Boys Town Center. Omaha, NE.

(1991) Franky Ramont & Kim Brown. Deaf Culture Curriculum. Blumfield Elementary School, Omaha, NE.

GRANTS:

University of Texas at Austin Summer 2011 ASLonline3 Project Grant

15 Received a Professional Development Award from the Texas Language Center to update the previous project ASLonline3 on April 7, 2011.

University of Texas at Austin Summer 2009 to Summer 2010 ASLonline3 Tutorial Website Project Grant Approved by Joe TenBarge the Assistant Dean for Technology. Developed and established an online video tutorial web site that helps Advanced American Sign Language (ASL) students enhance their vocabulary and visual comprehension skills. Supervised the assistant working with video production. This includes, but is not limited to, editing using Final Cut Pro, compressing videos, saving to certain file formats, uploading video files to production servers, videotaping, and monitoring ASL signers during recording sessions. This project involved the Department of Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) staff, their advanced web site design team, database structures, and support.

University of Texas at Austin Summer 2007 to Summer 2009 ASLonline 2 & 3 Tutorial website project grants Approved by Joe TenBarge, the Assistant Dean for Technology. Developed and promoted the online video tutorial web site that helps University of Texas American Sign Language (ASL) students enhance their vocabulary and visual comprehension skills. Supervised and trained student assistants working with video production. This includes, but is not limited to, editing using Final Cut Pro, compressing videos, saving to certain file formats, uploading video files to production servers, videotaping, and monitoring ASL signers during recording sessions. This project involved the Department of Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) staff, their advanced web site design team, database structures, and support, in order to assist with the instruction of third semester ASL students. Future plans include working with the ASL Department and ASL models to develop additions to and a new web design for ASLonline3 for the “fourth semester” portion of the project.

University of Texas at Austin Fall 2006 to Spring 2007 ASLonline2 Tutorial Website Project: Extended through additional funding by LAITS Approved by Joe TenBarge, the Assistant Dean for Technology, LAITS approved an extension of funds for the assistants for Fall 2006 – Spring 2007. This involved maintenance work on ASLonline1, ASLonline2, and developing curriculum materials for the next ASL 3 project during personal time as a supervisor. Designed the ASLonline2 website and collaborated with LAITS to develop the new version for ASL 507 (2nd semester). In addition, supervised and trained student assistants on all techniques and different job duties for this project. The duties were similar to the ASLonline2 project listed below. The website addresses for the projects are: http://www.laits.utexas.edu/asl506 and http://www.laits.utexas.edu/asl507.

University of Texas at Austin Fall 2005 to Spring 2006 ASLonline2 Tutorial Website Project grant with Dr. Richard Meier Approved by James Henson, the LAITS, Associate Director. Continued with the next project that developed ASLonline2 for the second semester of ASL classes and developed a new web design to motivate students to continue studying ASL as a foreign language. Supervisory duties included monitoring and helping the lab assistant, who videotaped, edited, compressed, revised, and transferred the files to the server. Coached and monitored the signers during the video recording schedule with the other team member who helped with curriculum development. Also collaborated with the LAITS team to develop a database and on other technical support issues.

University of Texas at Austin Fall 2003 to Summer 2004 ASLonline1 Tutorial Website Project grant with Dr. Richard Meier Approved by Steven Miller, the LAITS, Executive Assistant. Worked on transferring the original “pilot,” ASLonline, from the Center for Instructional Technologies (CIT) team to the LAITS team. This included working with new members of a curriculum development team. Supervised and trained the lab assistant on all techniques and different job duties for the first semester of ASL (ASL 506) for ASLonline. Transferred files to the servers and worked with a team who developed ASL curriculum for sign models. The web address for ASLonline is: http://www.laits.utexas.edu/asl506 Screen Name: asl506 Password: deafw0rld

University of Texas at Austin Spring 2003 to Summer 2003 ASLonline Tutorial Curriculum Developer Developed an innovative website, “ASLonline Tutorial,” in collaboration with The Center for Instructional Technologies to design the website. This work was continued with the ASLonline grant in 2002.

AWARDS,, CERTIIFIICATIIONS,, AND MEMBERSHIIPS: 2016 Texas Foreign Language Teaching Excellent Award (UT) Nominee – ASL Program

16 Member, Deaf Women of Texas.

Member, Austin Association of the Deaf, Inc. (Lifetime).

Silver Award, Innovative Instructional Technology Awards Program (IITAP) for developing and creating an instructional sign language website, ASLonline (Spring 2009).

Award Finalist, Innovative Instructional Technology Awards Program (IITAP) (April 2008).

Member, Gallaudet University Alumni Association (Lifetime).

Associate Member, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (2005 – Present).

Best Feature Film, Gooding Film Festival (2005).

Dean's List, Gallaudet University. (Fall 1987, Spring 1990).

Delta Zeta Scholarship Award, (1989 -1990).

The Warren Buffett Scholarship Award (1985 -1990).

Hall of Fame Award, EPOC Program, Gallaudet University (1989).

The Cosmopolitan Club of Washington Scholarship Award (1989).

Who's Who in American Colleges Award (1987).

National Collegiate Minority Leadership Award (1986).

National Collegiate Cheerleader Award (1986).