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I thank you for your kind words, but not only is this kid more than competent academically, he can hear! I asked him today: "Do you hear every single word Mrs. _____ says?" And he replied earnestly with "Yes." His math teacher can explain pythag to him in english. I'm not a teacher and am...

I completely agree that it's not my place to decide, and when my boss asks me if he thinks the child needs an interpreter, that's always what I say. Someone thought he needs an interpreter, so he should get one. I'm not arguing that.

I'm not quitting because of office politics. I know those will happen anywhere. I'm quitting so I might be lucky enough to find a client who looks at me once in a while. There are so many interpreter jobs posted in my state, and all around the country, and I really don't think it could get...

@Tousi I'm not "just now" addressing the issue. The issue has been ongoing and has been addressed to my employer with no resolution. I've been continuing on, telling myself at least I'll be a language model for him, even if it's only in his peripheral vision. I'm just addressing it now on...

Well this is actually the third school I've worked in. I've worked with some kids who really needed me and some kids like my current student. I guess all I can do is keep my fingers crossed for next year.

I was hired to interpret for a 7 year old mainstreamed child who is profoundly deaf but with a seemingly perfect set of hearing aids and FM system, he never looks at me. I mean he never even glances my way! I can't really tell him to pay attention to me, becasue he can look right at the...