معرفی
Deborah Perry serves as a Part-time Lecturer in the American Sign Language & Interpreting Education program within Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities. A nationally certified ASL/English interpreter with 20 years of professional experience spanning post-secondary education and diverse freelance contexts, she has dedicated the last decade to teaching ASL Linguistics at Northeastern after relocating from Oregon to pursue graduate studies in Boston.
Education
- Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, Boston University
Her expertise integrates practical interpreting experience with academic linguistics, focusing on ASL structure, interpreter training methodologies, and cross-linguistic communication dynamics. Perry emphasizes real-world application through her teaching, drawing from extensive field experience across educational and community settings while maintaining national certification standards.
Professional Context
Collaborating within Northeastern's ASLIE program alongside Director Lori Whynot (CALI Co-PI), Senior Academic Specialist Alma Bournazian, and Senior Lecturer Krishna Madaparthi, Perry contributes to interpreter education development from her office in 400 Meserve Hall. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with professional practice, preparing students for certification and ethical challenges in diverse interpreting environments.
