Listing of Interpreters

LISTING OF INTERPRETERS

COUNTY/
STATE / CONTACT INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION / PERTINENT
INFORMATION / SPECIAL TRAINING
West Virginia
Cabell, WV / Leigh-Ann Brewer
Rt. 2 Box 95
Milton, WV25541
(304) 417-3244 (H)
(304) 696-2467 (W)
(304) 696-2288 (FAX)
E-mail: / NAD III / Licensed school teacher BA-Elementary
Interpreting experience in education, medical, mental health, religious settings. Pursuing Master’s in Mental Health Counseling
Cabell, WV / Beth Ellen Brown
956 Wentz Street
Huntington, WV25705
(304) 522-7717 (H)
(304) 528-5166 (W)
(304) 638-3220 (cell)
E-mail:
/ NAD Level 3
RID / 10+ years mental health 10+ years educational interpreting experience / Mental Health
Cabell, WV / Tracie Bryant
55 Setzer Drive
Barboursville, WV25504
(304) 733-6069 (H)
E-mail: / Teaches sign language classes in Huntington area; is an educational interpreter for Cabell County Schools
Cabell, WV / Monica Revely
5301 Midway Drive
Huntington, WV25705
(304) 633-4938 (cell)
E-mail: / 7 years at BatemanHospital; religious, medical, behavioral health, job training/ orientation experience / Mental Health
Greenbrier, WV / Myrna Hill
P.O. Box 667
Lewisburg, WV24901
(304) 575-0254 (cell) / Interpreted in religious settings for over 20 years
Greenbrier, WV / Connie Kendall
P.O. Box 466
Rupert, WV25984
(304) 392-9834 (H)
(304) 661-3878 (cell)
E-mail: / 20+ years interpreting experience in educational, vocational, rehabilitation, medical and mental health settings, conferences and seminars, etc. / Will travel to:
Lewisburg, Beckley, Summersville, Princeton areas
Greenbrier, WV / Staci Teaney
505 S. Lafayette Street
Lewisburg, WV24901
(304) 645-3908 (H)
(304) 237-7794 (cell)
E-mail: / BA in Interpreting from WesternOregonUniversity
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INFORMATION / SPECIAL TRAINING
Hampshire, WV / Shari Loar
HC 79, Box 24C
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-7746 (H)
(304) 822-4844 (W) / NAD Level 4
Hampshire, WV / Kara Russell
P.O. Box 1032
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-6008 (H)
(301) 777-8110 (W)
E-mail:
/ NAD Level 5 / CODA, experience in education, legal, medical, mental health, platform, musicals and plays / Legal, medical, mental health
Hampshire, WV / Sign Works Services
RR 3, Box 29
Bridgeport, WV26330
(304) 842-5365 (H)
(304) 842-9061 (FAX)
(304) 629-0703 (cell)
E-mail:
/ 15 interpreters with a variety of certification levels / State wide placement; Sign Language classes offered / Legal, medical, mental health
Harrison, WV / April Starks
Rt. 2, Box 641
Clarksburg, WV26301
(304) 838-0214 (cell)
E-mail: / NAD Level 4, A.S. in Interpreter Training Program / OHCODA; instructor at FairmontState; experience in legal, medical, mental health, conferences, workshops / Legal, medical, mental health
Harrison, WV / Janelle St. Martin
Rt. 3, Box 232 I
Bridgeport, WV26630
(304) 592-5283 (H)
(304) 592-0545 (FAX)
E-mail: / NAD Level 4 / Specializes in working with families to incorporate sign language in their hearing children’s lives to enhance communication
Teaches classes for all ages / Mental health
Kanawha, WV / Chris Ferguson
711 Bauer Avenue
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 345-2336 (H)
(304) 348-1900 (W)
E-mail
/ NAD Level 3 / Teacher of Deaf & HH in Kanawha County; 17 years interpreting experience in education, platform, theater, musicals, workshops and medical settings, employment, teaches sign classes
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Kanawha, WV / Antonia L. Hall
664 Elk River Road N
Clendenin, WV 25045
(304) 548-4671 (H)
(304) 348-1900 (W)
E-mail: / Educational interpreter in KanawhaCounty schools; two deaf brothers; platform, musical and medical experience
Kanawha, WV / Brenda I. Hall
664 Elk River Road N
Clendenin, WV 25045
(304) 548-4671 (H)
(304) 353-7115 (pager)
(304) 767-0241 (cell)
E-mail: / Parent of deaf children; educational interpreter
Kanawha, WV / Molly R. Simonton
HC 83 Box 121
Sissonville, WV25320
(304) 746-1957 (W)
(304) 550-5616 (cell)
E-mail: / Former teacher of the Deaf at IowaSchool for the Deaf; Coordinator for Marshall Univ. Deaf Education Program
Kanawha, WV / Dee Wilt
1520 Village Drive
S. Charleston, WV25309
(304) 768-3245 (H)
E-mail: / NAD Level 4 / 25+ years experience in interpreting
Kanawha, WV / Terri Hanshaw
2205 Tate Drive
Charleston, WV25312
(304) 343-2518 (H)
(304) 552-9769 (Cell)
E-mail: / NAD Level 3
RID / Interpreting experience in mental health, medical, social work, educational and higher education, conferences, etc. / Medical,
Mental health
Kanawha, WV / Eva Aldrich
1012 Knob Way
S. Charleston, WV25309
(304) 766-8424 (H)
E-mail: / Educational and religious experience
Kanawha, WV / Kerra Layne
2972 Penn. Ave. 14
Charleston, WV25302
(304) 344-1973 (H)
(304) 415-0630 (cell)
E-mail: / Interpreter for 15 years with experience in education, mental health, legal. Has a Deaf brother. Will travel to Mason, Cabell, Putnam & Jackson counties. / Medical, mental health
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Lincoln, WV / Vickie Kopsolias Linville
c/o Gary Linville
Rt. 1, Box 173
West Hamlin, WV25571
(304) 824-5886 (H)
(304) 733-3036 (W)
E-mail:
/ Master’s Degree in Deaf Education / Teach Preschool to 8th grade deaf & hard of hearing students
Marion, WV / Dolly Ford
Rt. 9, Box 620
Fairmont, WV26554
(304) 366-7269 (H)
(304) 216-1195 (cell)
(304) 363-6319 (fax)
E-mail: / NAD 4 / CODA; Interpreting & advocating for the deaf for 10+ years; specialize in mental health. Available as a consultant for ADA compliance issues / Mental health
Marion, WV / Trudy Lou Ford
Rt. 9, Box 621
Fairmont, WV26554
(304) 363-6319 (H)
(304) 625-4760 (W)
(304) 282-5205 (cell)
(304) 625-7997 (FAX)
E-mail: / NAD Level 5; RID CI/CT / CODA; experience in medical, psychological, religious, theater, higher education, political and professional settings
Marion, WV / Jennifer Lemley
Rt. 4, Box 727B
Fairmont, WV26554
(304) 368-9272 (H)
(304) 290-4749 (W)
(304) 612-5727 (cell)
E-mail: / NAD Level 3,
Graduate of sign interpreters program at Fairmont State College / Medical, education, some college
Marion, WV / Stephenie Jaggie
P.O. Box 151
Bridgeport, WV26330
(304) 838-2946 (H)
E-mail:
/ Graduate of sign interpreters program at Fairmont State College / Higher education interpreter; 8+ years experience in a variety of settings
Marion, WV / Holly L. Palmer
RD 1 Box 155A
Glen Easton, WV 26039
(304) 203-4020 (Text Msg. Only)
E-mail: / CDI-P
Completed 16-hour prep course / English to ASL, ASL to English, PSE to either, small groups, one on one
Mason, WV / Bobbi Cash
P.O. Box 162
79 Ferry Street
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1694 (H)
E-mail: / CODA
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Mason, WV / Amanda Bailes
P.O. Box 2
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 937-3413 (H)
E-mail: / CODA
Mason, WV / Patricia English
Rt. Box 662 Oshel Road
Point Pleasant, WV25550
(304) 675-6878 (H)
(304) 812-1914 (cell)
E-mail: / RID / ASL and English signing / Legal, Medical, Mental Health
Mason, WV / Cheryl Lyons
2435 Lincoln Avenue
Point Pleasant, WV25550
(304) 675-7073 (H)
(304) 812-2588 (cell)
(304) 675-7073 (FAX)
E-mail: / CODA. Teach Sign Language classes in MasonCounty to adults, children, and special needs. Will work with Autism.
Monongalia, WV / SanDee K. Kiger
230 Richmond Street
Westover, WV26501
(304) 292-0328 (H)
(304) 291-9270 (W)
(304) 276-8511 (cell)
E-mail:
/ NAD Level 3 / Educational interpreter; instructor; 10+ years experience
Monongalia, WV / Teresa McGonigle
445 Richwood Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 296-8504 (H) / NAD Level 3; RID / 17 years experience; H.I. teacher; post-secondary
Monongalia, WV / Earl Hollinshead III
557 Beaumont Drive
Morgantown, WV26508
(304) 594-1835 (H/TTY)
E-mail: / CDI-P
Had been trained years ago and took a refresher 16-hour course with a CDI / No court cases-experienced with one on one, interviews or facilitating information
Monroe, WV / Rachel A. Moran
Rt. 1 Box 293-T
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 772-4071 (H)
E-mail: / Ski*Hi Parent Advisor
Nicholas, WV / Jane Alderman
310 Nelson Avenue
Summersville, WV26651
(304) 872-0080 (H)
(304) 651-0082 (cell)
E-mail:
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Nicholas, WV / Ressie (Brown) Holcomb
53 Byron Road
Summersville, WV26651
(304) 872-4352 (H)
E-mail: / Teacher of the Deaf for 5+ years with an Associate Degree in Sign Language Interpreting
Ohio, WV / Rebecca (Becky) Carey
130 Serig Drive
Wheeling, WV26003
(304) 233-0893 (H)
E-mail: / NAD Level 3 / Call or email for interpreter services.
Putnam, WV / Joe and Judy Balog
P.O. Box 222
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3664 (H)
(304) 562-7154 (fax)
E-mail:
Putnam, WV / Jennifer Casto
341 Fairview Road
Fraziers Bottom, WV25082
(304) 937-3681 (H)
(304) 593-0091 (W)
E-mail: / NAD Level 3 / Ski*Hi Parent Advisor; experience in educational and medical settings; teaches sign classes in MasonCounty / Medical
Putnam, WV / Diana L. Ramsey
3426 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV25526
(304) 562-5692 (H)
(304) 562-6276 (fax)
(304) 206-6771 (cell)
E-mail:
Upshur, WV / Sarah Hollen
Rt. 10, Box 381-1
Buckhannon, WV26201
(304) 472-8832
E-mail: / Enrolled in the interpreter program at FSC&T
Wayne, WV / Alisha D. Adkins
Rt. 3 Box 2070
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5007 (H)
(304) 272-3227 (W)
(304) 654-6664 (cell)
E-mail: / NAD / Interpreting experience in medical and educational settings / Medical
COUNTY/STATE / CONTACT INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION / PERTINENT INFORMATION / SPECIAL TRAINING
Wood, WV / Liz Leisure
3302 Central Avenue
Parkersburg, WV26104
(304) 428-7761 (H/TTY)
(304) 420-2560 x2026 (TTY/VP)
(304) 420-4886 (FAX)
E-mail:
/ CDI-P
Completed 16-hour CDI prep workshop / Mental health settings, health care settings, deaf/blind, DHHR interview settings
Virginia
Shenandoah, VA / Brenda K. Crider
P.O. Box 12
Maurertown, VA22644
(540) 436-9432 (H)
E-mail: / RID CI/CT / Preference- medical interpreting (LPN)
Willing to travel to WV if available / Medical, mental health
Frederick, VA / Febra Christian
161 Rabbit Hill Lane
Winchester, VA22603
(540) 877-1487 (H)
(540) 877-2283 (W)
E-mail: / CODA; lives near WV border in northeastern panhandle; experience in routine medical, court misdemeanors, interviews, educational; call for availability / Legal, Medical
Pulaski, VA / Michael F. Havelin
P.O. Box 161
Dublin, VA24084
(540) 539-6456 (cell)
(540) 674-3600 x4285 (W)
E-mail: / RID Certified (CT) / Staff Interpreter at New RiverCommunity College in Dublin, VA with more than 30 years interpreting experience in a variety of settings. One hour from Princeton.
Ohio
(Next to Parkersburg, WV) / Erika Leitch Edgar
645 Pearl St. Ext.
Marietta, OH45750
(304) 480-8339 (W)
(740) 706-6199 (cell)
E-mail: / NAD Level 5 / CODA
Belmont, OH / David Cornett
62541 McMillan Rd.
Barnesville, OH43713
(740) 425-3401 (H)
(740) 264-4880 (W)
(740) 264-9778 (Cell)
(740) 425-3401 (fax)
E-mail: / Live across the river from Ohio County, West Virginia. Interpreter since 1978, have extensive experience in religious interpreting and education interpreting.
Pennsylvania
Allegheny, PA / Marc D. Holmes
1216 Oklahoma Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA15216
(412) 759-3367 (v)
(412) 344-1236 (tty)
(412) 344-1236 (fax)
E-mail: / CT, CI, ASLTA-Qualified / Willing to travel to West Virginia
Allegheny, PA / Joanne Sharer
(412) 400-2021 (v)
(412) 334-5364 (text)
(412) 767-5483 (fax)
E-mail: / CI, CT, SC:L / Willing to travel to Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. Owner Sign Language Interpreting Professionals, LLC / Legal