about the author and her struggles on her way to CDI.
who is the author? Juliann
–Bio –up to 1997 Glen Ellyn, Illinois – 1997 to now Paradise Valley, AZ – Deaf since 9 months old from Bronchial Pnemonia –Diagnosed DEAF at 2.5 – Enrolled St. John’s School for the Deaf 3 years old – Enrolled Ellis Jr High (hearing) – Enrolled Elgin High (hearing) – Married Michael Wasisco, Deaf – Son, Michael, Fine Art Photographer, NIC Interpreter – Daughter Michelle BA, MA, NIC Master, CI & CT, COC, SC: L – Taught ASL 1 & 2 at Waubonsee Community College – Taught ASL 1 & 2 at Elgin Community College – Deaf Specialist Dupage Center for Independent Living – Staff Leader at Center on Deafness – Taught computer at PDSD –Deaf Interpreter/RID –Other degrees and certificates: Costmetology, Horticulture, Gemology, Master Chocolatier, Culinary Art, and Art –Member RID, ArizonaRID, NAD, PDI, Certified Gemologist Deaf Caucus (chairperson re-elected) –Im considered Deaf/oral, and I do enjoy listening to music.
