Theresa Smith- Rawecki has been teaching at Mount Aloysius for thirteen years and she truly enjoys her job. She is Deaf and is currently an assistance professor with her ASLTA (American Sign Language Teaching Association). She teaches American Sign Language and Interpreting classes to students aspiring to become interpreters upon graduation.

"I love the small Mount Aloysius college community because it affords the opportunity for one on one time with students. Watching the students progress from the basics of American Sign Language to passing their National Certification upon graduation is one of my favorite things."

"Since I was a young girl, I have always wanted to be a Deaf Interpreter. While searching for colleges with a Deaf Interpreting Program, it was clear it was going to be a hard task to follow.

There are not many schools that offer a top of the line program for a field that is now starting to bloom. I stumbled upon Mount Aloysius College and was extremely excited I could have found the college that was just right for me. I planned a visit which included a tour of the campus led by two students who were in the Interpreting Program and by the end of the tour; I knew Mount Aloysius College was the perfect choice for me.

The program is excellent. The classes are enjoyable and a day never passes where I don't learn something new. The professors in the program are always willing to lend a helping hand but most importantly; they have a way of making learning fun. I have Mount Aloysius College to thank for allowing me to fall in love with Deaf Interpreting all over again."

-Betsy Hall, Class of 2012