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2018 UTRID Conferences
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2018 Terps Rock! Sponsors
July 28, 2018
Thank you to our Conference Sponsors! Silent Auction Donors Unbelievable Pursuits Chili’s Shear Excellence Salon Sports Clips Cold Stone Creamery Noodles & Company Black Bear Diner Honeysuckle Coffee Co. Los Garcia Back to Schedule…
Read More →Samond Bishara
July 27, 2018
Samond Bishara hails from Deaf family in California. He has been with VRS Interpreting Institute since 2010 as a faculty. He is certified as a deaf interpreter since 2016 and has worked as freelance and…
Read More →Stephanie Mathis
July 27, 2018
Stephanie Mathis, a Southern California native, is the executive director of Sego Lily Center for the Abused Deaf (SLCAD) in Salt Lake City, Utah. She worked for SLCAD for 10 years and enjoys working with…
Read More →Betsy Bennion
July 27, 2018
Betsy has been interpreting for 13 years. For most of her career, she has worked primarily in higher education, but approximately three years ago started VRS interpreting at Purple Communications and rapidly grew to love…
Read More →Jed Patton
July 27, 2018
Jed Patton is a dynamic personality with interests in a variety of areas which allow him to bring perspective and understating to his learning environment. He currently serves as Director of the Salt Lake City…
Read More →Priscila Monteiro
July 27, 2018
Originally from Brazil, where she holds a B.S. in Physical Therapy and completed a residency in Oncology. She just completed her M.s. in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Utah, where she works…
Read More →Pamela Mower
July 27, 2018
Pamela Mower was born deaf and grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned her degrees (Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies) and (Master of Science in Administration and Supervision) from Gallaudet University. She…
Read More →Dawn Duran
July 27, 2018
Dawn Duran is a RID NIC Advanced, SC:L and Utah State Professionally Certified Interpreter. She hails from Ga, but came to Utah and earned her B.S. in Human Development focusing on Language Development from Brigham…
Read More →Teddi Von Pingel
July 27, 2018
Teddi von Pingel is currently enrolled in the Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University. As a doctoral student, she has engaged in preliminary cycles of research to collect data on the…
Read More →Billy Krahl
July 27, 2018
Billy Krahl began involving in the world of interpreting back in 1980’s, first being a part of Hand Harmony, a group of interpreters signing songs in different venues and then as an evaluator of Quality Assurance Screening…
Read More →Wink Smith
July 27, 2018
Wink, MA, MBA, NIC Master, enjoys researching and creating various workshops that focus on skill building through deliberate practice, which he wrote about in the RID Views, Winter 2012 issue. Presenting workshops the last ten…
Read More →Scott Keller
July 27, 2018
Coming into the world from a Deaf family, Scott grew up with two siblings, one older brother and one younger sister. Scott grew up all over the United states by chance of his father’s wanderlust…
Read More →Pulling Back the Curtain: Finding Deaf Heart in VRS for Longevity
July 27, 2018
*Presented in ASL* by Betsy Bennion, Jed Patton & Samond Bishara (VRS) What is behind the curtain of the “great and powerful’…? VRS can feel shrouded and mysterious. As a VRS interpreter have you been…
Read More →Becoming Transformative & Restorative Interpreters in Violent Settings
July 27, 2018
*Presented in ASL* by Stephanie Mathis (Domestic Violence) We have recently been inundated with the concept of “Deaf Heart”. What that means and how it is quantified comes with a myriad of answers from a…
Read More →Finding the Leader Within
July 27, 2018
*Presented in ASL* by Scott Keller (Leadership) In the workshop titled, “Finding the Leader Within”, I aim to reach all members of the audience in doing an interpersonal work that will motivate them to find…
Read More →Allyship & Partnership with UAD
July 27, 2018
*Presented in ASL* by Dawn Duran & Pamela Mower (Community) We have recently been inundated with the concept of “Deaf Heart”. What that means and how it is quantified comes with a myriad of answers…
Read More →First Impressions: Set Foundation for all to Succeed
July 27, 2018
*Presented in ASL* by Teddi Von Pingel (Medical) Teddi von Pingel is currently enrolled in the Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University. As a doctoral student, she has engaged in preliminary…
Read More →Saturday, August 4 | Terps Rock 2018 (6.5 CEHs/CEUs)
July 9, 2018
MORNING SESSION 9:00 – 11:30am 9:00 – 9:15am – Welcome 9:15 – 9:40am Stephanie Mathis: “Becoming Transformative & Restorative Interpreters in Violent Settings” (Domestic Violence) 9:40 – 9:50am Audience Q&A 10:00 – 10:25am Scott Keller: “Finding…
Read More →Friday, August 3 | Terps Rock 2018 (6.5 CEHs/CEUs)
July 9, 2018
MORNING SESSION 9:00 – 11:30am 9:00 – 9:10am Welcome 9:10 – 9:30am Wink Smith: “Expansions Using Depictions” (Interpreting Skills) 9:30 – 9:40am Audience Q&A 9:45 – 10:05am Priscila Monterio: “Resilience Theory” (Self-Care) 10:05 – 10:15am…
Read More →2018 UTRID Conference
July 6, 2018
UtRID Semi-Annual Conference August 2-4 REGISTER HERE Please join or renew your membership prior to registering to qualify for member pricing Schedule 14 CEU/CEH Early Bird Rate: Ends July 20th Expired Member-$175 Expired Non-Member*-$210 Expired Regular…
Read More →2018 Terps Rock Conference Schedule
July 4, 2018
Schedule subject to change, 14 CEU/CEH Thursday, August 2 (Evening Session) (1 CEU/CEH) 6:30 pm-7:00 pm Registration 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Scott Keller 8:00 pm-9:00 pm Opening Reception & Dessert Bar Friday, August 3…
Read More →2018 UTRID Board Elections
July 4, 2018
Have you ever wanted to serve in the UTRID board? Now is your chance! We have the following positions opening this year! Vice President : The Vice-President shall, in the absence or disability of the…
Read More →2018 UTRID Conference Registration
June 9, 2018
2018 UTRID Conference Registration Please join or renew your membership prior to registering to qualify for member pricing Please click here to complete the form off site. If you are not redirected to checkout, please click…
Read More →2018 UTRID Conference | Presenter Call
February 19, 2018
Utah RID invites you to submit proposals for the 2018 Bi-Annual State Conference. The 2018 theme is “Terps Rock”, we continually strengthen our skills, create a foundation for the future, and promote interpreter unity. Workshops…
Read More →2018 UTRID Conference | Nomination Call
February 19, 2018
Utah RID invites you to submit Nominations for Awards to be presented at the 2018 Bi-Annual State Conference. The 2018 theme is “Terps Rock” as we continually strengthen our skills, create a foundation for the…
Read More →2018 UTRID Conference | Artist Call
February 19, 2018
Utah RID invites you to submit up to two designs for the 2018 Bi-Annual State Conference. The logo is featured on the conference publications and advertising. The 2018 theme is “Terps Rock”, we continually strengthen…
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