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Ms. Frona Elkes MS, CSC, ASLTA

Interpreter Training, Clearwater

Email: elkes.frona@spcollege.edu

Office Information:

Monday 9:00 - 4:45 Clearwater   LA 157
Tuesday 11:00 - 8:30 Clearwater   LA 157
Wednesday 9:00 - 4:45 Clearwater   LA 157
Thursday 11:00 - 8:30 Clearwater   La 157


Phone #: 727-791-5920

Location: LA 157

Fax #: 727-791-5907

Frona Elkes
 
 Courses Taught:
 
Session Course Section # Class Time Location
0415   Session I 2009-2010 ASL 1140C  Basic American Sign Language 2612 T/Th 5:30 - 6:45 CL - LA 109
0415   Session I 2009-2010 ASL 1140C  Basic American Sign Language 2577 M/W 2:00 - 3:15 CL - LA 195
0415   Session I 2009-2010 ASL 1150C  Intermediate American Sign Language 2623 M/W 9:30 - 10:45 CL - LA 109
0415   Session I 2009-2010 ASL 1150C  Intermediate American Sign Language 4535 T/Th 7:00 - 8:15 CL - LA 109
0415   Session I 2009-2010 INT 1232  Voicing II 2583 M/W 11:00 - 12:15 CL - LA 109

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  Biography:

I am a 5th generation Floridian born and raised in Tampa. I grew up using sign language because my father was deaf and my mother is an interpreter. I have had national interpreting certification for over 25 years and also have national American Sign Language teaching certification as well. Gallaudet University is where my first degree in interpreting was obtained. I later earned an additional interpreting degree from the University of South Florida specializing in educational interpreting. My master's degree is in deaf education from McDaniel College in Maryland, the only program approved by the Council on Education for the Deaf, in the bilingual, bicultural approach. My teaching philosophy is to create a supportive, student-centered environment where students can experience and collaborate communicating with the exciting language of signs. I enjoy most Florida outdoor activities, especially sailing, skiing and diving. Salsa, jitterbug and two-step keep me going at night when I am not enjoying the arts. My church and community give me the opportunity to share with humanity the blessings given to me.