March Jefferson Journal Support Staff Spotlight
Irian Townsend, Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff
Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
What is the best part about teaching?
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The best part is that I get to interpret and it’s something I love to do. I love learning new signs and I love learning how the students sign at home. It’s an ongoing learning process.
What is the best advice you’ve been given about teaching?
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Someone once told me to embrace everyone and no matter what to encourage that they are doing their best. I can meet them where they are and we go from there.
What did your 15-year-old self think you would be doing as a career?
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I really thought I was going to be a brain surgeon. I saw a documentary about some brain surgery and I thought to myself how cool it was.
What was your favorite subject in school?
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My favorite subject was science, especially environmental science.
What is your favorite sport to watch and/or play?
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My favorite sport to watch is football. I am a Saints fan to the core. I also really love watching the Olympics, even Winter Olympics.