NAME: Jessica
HOMETOWN: Springfield, Ohio
BIRTHDAY: November 30
OCCUPATION: Sign Language Interpreter
EDUCATION INFO: Bachelor of Science in the Interpreter Training Program from Eastern Kentucky University; Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf & National Association of the Deaf’s National Interpreter Certification; Master of Science in Human Resource Development from Xavier University
NUMBER OF YEARS AS A BEN-GAL: 1
NAME: Jessica
HOMETOWN: Springfield, Ohio
BIRTHDAY: November 30
OCCUPATION: Sign Language Interpreter
EDUCATION INFO: Bachelor of Science in the Interpreter Training Program from Eastern Kentucky University; Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf & National Association of the Deaf’s National Interpreter Certification; Master of Science in Human Resource Development from Xavier University
NUMBER OF YEARS AS A BEN-GAL: 1
MOST MEMORABLE BENGALS GAME: Last winter against the Chargers, it was such a cold day but it was so worth being cold to see the Bengals get a win with three touchdowns in the final quarter.
MOST MEMORABLE BEN-GAL MOMENT: Seeing my picture on the Bengals Web site for the first time
FAVORITE BENGALS PLAYER: Dhani Jones
FAVORITE THING TO DO IN CINCINNATI: Attending ASL (American Sign Language) events
FAVORITE SPORT TO PARTICIPATE IN: Figure/Bikini competitions
FAVORITE BOOK: Anything by Nicholas Sparks
FAVORITE MOVIE: Dirty Dancing
PETS: None
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT/GETAWAY: Washington D.C. for work and play
PERSON I MOST ADMIRE: My mom. She never stops giving to those she loves.
FAVORITE PRIZED POSSESION: A black and white picture of my two sisters, Jennifer and Julianne, and me
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME: Driven, enthusiastic and balanced
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG KIDS ABOUT BECOMING A CHEERLEADER? Focus on your overall well-being through a healthy diet, active lifestyle, and surrounding yourself with supportive people.
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME: “Give 100% in every aspect of life” - My dad
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Acting as Kappa Delta president with EKU’s Delta Omicron chapter
FUTURE GOAL(S): Remain a nationally certified interpreter, receive my Legal Interpreting Certification, backpack in Europe, and enjoy all the blessings in front of me.
