American Sign Language/Interpreting Lab Assistant
Collin County Community College

“The reason that I joined the Office Technology program was that I wanted to know more about computers, and I had office employment experience. The best thing about my DCCCD experience was the fact that my teachers were wonderful. They really had a lot of patience with me and were willing to help me when I had problems understanding some of the software.

“Taking BOSS courses at DCCCD allowed me to work in Richland College’s Disability Office, furthering my education in computers and software. Currently, I work as an assistant in the American Sign Language/Interpreting Lab at Collin County Community College, and I have found that I use my knowledge there as well.

“I really learned a lot at Richland College, but the most important thing that I learned is the fact that you’re never too old to go back to school and that you are always learning.”

Sherry H. Nunn earned an A.A.S. degree in Office Technology (now Business Office Systems and Support, or BOSS) from Richland College, along with certificates in Administrative Support, Software Application Specialist and Office Assistant. Sherry, who is herself deaf, helps students in CCCC’s American Sign Language/Interpreting Lab with ASL grammatical rules, functioning as a language model and providing language practice as well as clerical support for the lab. She received several honors while a student at Richland College, including recognition for outstanding participation and support as a student assistant in 2003-04, being named a 2003 DARA Award recipient and being selected for the college’s 2006 Student Wall of Honor. She was named to the vice president’s honor roll in the spring and fall 2004 semesters.