HOMETOWN: Springfield, OH
BIRTHDAY: November 30
OCCUPATION: Sign language interpreter
EDUCATION INFO: Bachelor of Science in the Interpreter Training Program from Eastern Kentucky University (2006); Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf & National Association of the Deaf’s National Interpreter Certification (2008); Master of Science in Human Resource Development from Xavier University (2011).
NUMBER OF YEARS AS A BEN-GAL: 2
HOMETOWN: Springfield, OH
BIRTHDAY: November 30
OCCUPATION: Sign language interpreter
EDUCATION INFO: Bachelor of Science in the Interpreter Training Program from Eastern Kentucky University (2006); Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf & National Association of the Deaf’s National Interpreter Certification (2008); Master of Science in Human Resource Development from Xavier University (2011).
NUMBER OF YEARS AS A BEN-GAL: 2
MOST MEMORABLE BENGALS GAME: Last year’s Christmas Eve game against the Cardinals. When Jerome Simpson ran in for the touchdown, he did a flip into the end zone right in front of me.
MOST MEMORABLE BEN-GAL MOMENT: Seeing my picture on the Bengals Web site for the first time.
FAVORITE BENGALS PLAYER: Andy Dalton
FAVORITE THING TO DO IN CINCINNATI: Attending ASL (American Sign Language) events such as Deaf Night Out and OINK’s Downtown Takeover.
FAVORITE SPORT TO PARTICIPATE IN: Figure/Bikini competitions
FAVORITE BOOK: The Hunger Games
FAVORITE MOVIE: Dirty Dancing
PETS: None
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT/GETAWAY: Washington DC for work and play
PERSON I MOST ADMIRE: My mom. She never stops giving to those she loves.
FAVORITE PRIZED POSSESION: A black and white picture of me and my two sisters Jennifer and Julianne.
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME: Driven, enthusiastic and balanced
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG KIDS ABOUT BECOMING A CHEERLEADER? Focus on your overall well-being through a healthy diet, active lifestyle, and surrounding yourself with supportive people.
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME: “Give 100 percent in every aspect of life.” - My dad
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Acting as Kappa Delta president with EKU’s Delta Omicron chapter
FUTURE GOAL(S): Remain a nationally certified interpreter, receive my Legal Interpreting Certification, backpack in Europe, and enjoy all the blessings in front of me.
