Sonshine School
Purpose/Cause/Passion: We provide excellent ASL interpreters who love Jesus for events, music, and media that equip Deaf people for life and ministry.
Our Niche: Developing Jesus-loving interpreters to provide access for Deaf communities within Christian events, music, and media.
Sonshine Interpreting highly values the training and discipleship of Christian Interpreters SO THAT we provide excellent interpreting that equips Deaf people for life and ministry. In 2024 we created our 10 year vision. By 2035, Sonshine Interpreting will foster a network of 1,000 Jesus-loving interpreters equipped with professional development and mentorship opportunities. To reach our goal, we started offering 4 types of virtual development under “Sonshine School”.
For Interpreters/DIs
Workshops
Mentoring
Community of Practice
For the hearing audience
Lunch and Learns
Most workshops and CoPs have CEUs available and cost $45. We look forward to seeing you! We love our Sonshiners!
*Proceeds from Sonshine School support the Mission-Minded Interpreter (MMI) Fund.
Voicing: Community of Practice
Community of Practice
Voicing
Monday, February 23, 6pm-8pm CT
.2 CEUs PS
$45
ASL to English interpreting is a challenge for us all. Pull up a seat at the table as we gather to discuss the why continued commitment to growth is so important and tips on how to engage the grow opportunities.
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Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL), and Sonshine will provide interpreters to ensure full inclusion. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.
Advanced Voicing Workshop
Advanced Voicing Workshop
Saturday, March 7, 10am-1pm CT
.3 CEUs PS
$65
This advanced voicing workshop focuses on strengthening spoken English interpreting skills through guided practice of interpreting grassroots ASL and mixed PSE source materials.Participants will work collaboratively to refine dictation, word choice, and cognitive distancing (processing time), and applied self monitoring.
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Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL), and Sonshine will provide interpreters to ensure full inclusion. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.
Voicing: Pursuing Excellence as a Seasoned Interpreter
Group Mentoring
Voicing: Pursuing Excellence as a Seasoned Interpreter
Mentor: Araya Williams
Mondays
7pm-8pm CT
Synchronous: 3/23, 4/6, 4/20
Asynchronous: 3/9 Intros/Goals, 3/16 First Homework Assignment given *due 3/22
Knowledge Level: Advanced
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Voicing ASL to English is not easy, even if you are a seasoned interpreter. It calls for lots of courage, grace, and practice to develop our skills. We will engage in voicing assignments and meet together for self-evaluation and group feedback as we pursue excellence in our work.
*Group mentoring has an option to go through Intrerpretek to be recognized as an RID independent study at no extra cost.
Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL), and Sonshine will provide interpreters to ensure full inclusion. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and* views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.
Visual Melody: Musical Worship in ASL
Group Mentoring
Mentor: Michelle Chamberlain
Fridays
9am-10am CT
4/10, 4/24, 5/8
*There will be 1 makeup session permitted on Friday 5/22
Knowledge level: Advanced
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Interpreting musical worship can be one of the most rewarding parts of an Interpreter's experiences! Allow your personal song of worship to shine through your interpreting work as you gain confidence in conceptual musical interpreting. We will work together to prepare conceptually-rich interpretations of one worship song of your choice, as well as to stock your "tool belt" with strategies to improve "on-the-spot" musical interpreting.
*Group mentoring has an option to go through Intrerpretek to be recognized as an RID independent study at no extra cost.
Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL), and Sonshine will provide interpreters to ensure full inclusion. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.
Workshop: Unintended Bias of a Good Interpreter
Unintended Bias of a Good Interpreter
Workshop
January 31, 10am- 1pm CT
.3 CEUs PPO
$65
We all strive to be ethical and accurate interpreters, but what if we carry biases we don’t intend or aren’t aware of? Inspired by Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People, this workshop explores how implicit bias is formed, how it functions in the brain, and how it can surface in interpreting decisions. We will examine the impact of bias on interpretation and learn practical, research-based strategies to recognize and mitigate unintended bias in our work.
Register here
Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL), and Sonshine will provide interpreters to ensure full inclusion. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.
Mentorship: A Life-Long Journey
Mentorship: A Life-Long Journey
Community of Practice
Join this virtual discussion with Sammie Sheppard as we discuss mentorship and how to be an excellent mentor/mentee.
January 12, 6pm-8pm CT
.2 CEUs PS
$45
Register here
Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL), and Sonshine will provide interpreters to ensure full inclusion. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.
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Archived Workshops!
Options like:
VRI Set Up
International Sign
Bible Translation
Ethics
Trauma and the Interpreter
and more!