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Kate Aragón
Language Teacher Specialist
801-567-8306
Chelsey James
Language Teacher Specialist
801-567-8344
Krista Mecham
Language Teacher Specialist
801-567-8321
Columbia, Elk Meadows, Heartland, Jordan Ridge, Majestic, Monte Vista, Oquirrh, Riverside, South Jordan Elementary, Terra Linda, Welby, Westland, Westvale
Aspen, Bastian, Bluffdale, Daybreak, Eastlake, Golden Fields, Midas Creek, Mountain Point, Riverton Elementary, Rocky Peak, Rosamond, Rose Creek, Silver Crest, Southland
Antelope Canyon, Blackridge, Butterfield Canyon, Falcon Ridge, Foothills, Fox Hollow, Hayden Peak, Herriman Elementary, Jordan Hills, Juniper, Mountain Shadows, Oak Leaf, Oakcrest, Ridge View, Kauri Sue
Nathan Moore
Language Teacher Specialist
801-567-8307
Letitia Vigil
Teacher Specialist
801-567-8310
Copper Mountain, Elk Ridge, Fort Herriman, Hidden Valley, Joel P. Jensen, Kelsey Peak, Mountain Creek, Oquirrh Hills, South Hills, South Jordan Middle, Sunset Ridge, West Hills, West Jordan Middle
Bingham, Copper Hills, Herriman High, Kings Peak, Mountain Ridge, Riverton High, West Jordan High, Valley, River's Edge, South Valley, JATC
Interpreting & Translation
The Language and Culture department provides interpreting and translation services to facilitate more effective communication between home and school in support of student learning needs.
Outreach Translator
Our outreach interpreter/translator organizes and coordinates the translation of documents and assignment of interpreters and helps leaders, administrators, teachers, and community members understand the nuances of translation/interpretation so that we can serve you well.
School principals, assistant principals, and JSD department administrators may request interpreting and/or translation services by completing the Interpreting and Translation Services Request Form. The Language and Culture department will respond to requests within one business day. If no interpreter is available, contact either Michelle Love-Day, Director, or LaTrill Loveridge in Language and Culture Services 801-567-8124. They will contact an outside agency to try to fulfill the request. If you do not hear back within one business day, please contact LaTrill Loveridge in Language and Cultural Services, 801-567-8124.
Sign language interpreting is provided by our special education department. For information on requesting a sign language interpreter, visit the JSD Deaf & Hard of Hearing Website - Interpreter Services webpage.
Interpreter Etiquette
- Speak clearly.
- Ensure the interpreter can see both you and the family.
- Make eye contact with the family you are speaking with.
- Remember, you are speaking with a family, not the interpreter.
- Avoid slang and idioms that are not easily interpreted.
- Give the interpreter time to finish phrases.