Interpreters & Online-Based American Sign Language Classes in Rochester, NY

Kaitlynn Sayre graduated from Keuka College in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in ASL-English Interpreting. After growing up on Long Island and interpreting for 5 years, Kaitlynn decided to start coordinating at Interpretek.

During her time at Interpretek, she has helped plan the Red Wings Deaf Culture Day in 2021 and Interpreter Appreciation Day in 2022.

Krista Ciccarelli grew up in Long Island, NY and came to Rochester to study ASL interpreting at RIT. In 2021, she graduated from National Technical institute for the Deaf (NTID) at RIT with a bachelor’s degree in ASL-English Interpretation.

She started working at Interpretek as a coordinator in October of 2021 and helped plan the Interpreter Appreciation Day in 2022. During her time in Rochester, Krista has volunteered her interpreting skills for multiple occasions.

Helen Cuzzolino started with Interpretek in 2022 as an Interpreting Services Coordinator. She graduated from Florida State College of Jacksonville in 2022 with an A.S. in ASL/English interpreting.

However, her love and passion for ASL and the Deaf community began much earlier than 2022. Helen is a child of a Deaf adult (CODA), so her exposure to the Deaf community and use of ASL essentially began right at birth. Helen provides a unique perspective to the coordination process due to her diverse background.

Jennifer Yousey decided to start learning ASL in 2011 to be able to communicate with a Deaf family member. She went to Mohawk Valley Community College and graduated with an AAS in Educational Interpretation in 2017.

After graduating, she started interpreting for Interpretek in the Fall of 2017. Jennifer transitioned to a coordinator position in August of 2021 and is committed to being a good representation of the company. She works remotely from South Dakota, so she can enjoy her favorite things, the outdoors and hiking!

Shelly Tyo was born and raised in Rochester, NY. She attended RIT and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language and Interpreting Education in May 2010. While at RIT, she minored in Communication Studies and played on the women’s lacrosse team.

She became an interpreter and coordinator at Interpretek in the Fall of 2010 till Fall of 2015. Shelly then freelanced for 5 years in the K-12 and post-secondary educational setting before returning to Interpretek as a coordinator/interpreter in the Fall of 2021.

Taylor Parides holds a Bachelor of Science in ASL-English Interpretation from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Originally from Long Island, she moved to Rochester, NY, in 2020 to pursue her degree and graduated in 2024. Shortly after, she began working at Interpretek in the summer of 2024 as a coordinator.

At Interpretek, Taylor works both as a coordinator and an interpreter and is actively pursuing national certification in ASL-English interpretation. She is passionate about advancing her skills and making a positive impact within the Deaf community.

Liam Bradley is from Margate, NJ. He attended RIT and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in ASL-English Interpretation in 2021. Liam joined Interpretek in the summer of 2023 as a coordinator in the Rochester office.