RID takes EPS violations seriously. Here is a list of who violated our standards, and what was violated.
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | Kylie Kirkpatrick | CPC Tenet 2. Professionalism
CPC Tenet 4. Respect for Consumers CPC Tenet 6. Business Practices |
Revocation of certification and membership and eligibility for same for no less than three years. Any application for reestablishment of eligibility for certification must be supported by satisfactory evidence of professionalism and honesty. |
| March 18, 2024 | Colleen Cudo | CPC Tenet 2. Professionalism
CPC Tenet 3. Conduct CPC Tenet 4. Respect for Consumers |
One year probation, 8 hours of mentoring, and 10 hours of professional development focusing on skills development of the following:
1. How to communicate with consumers and share information while maintaining a professional and neutral tone, |
| April 30, 2024 | Megan Kemp | EPS Policy I.2.c. Committing fraud in the CMP Process (e.g. attending two or more simultaneous CEU-bearing events).
CPC Tenet 7. Professional Development |
Revocation of certification and membership and eligibility for same for no less than three years. Any application for reestablishment of eligibility for certification must be supported by satisfactory evidence of professionalism and honesty. |
| May 16, 2024 | Buck Rogers | CPC Tenet 3. Conduct
CPC Tenet 4. Respect for Consumers CPC Tenet 5. Respect for Colleagues CPC Tenet 6. Business Practices |
One-year supervision. Mr. Rogers and a RID-appointed supervisor will develop a re-education plan focusing on the following:
a. Roles in Legal Interpreting, specifically relationships between IFC and CDIs and the use and |
| June 26, 2024 | Heather Herzig | CPC Tenet 3. Conduct
CPC Tenet 4. Respect for Consumers CPC Tenet 5. Respect for Colleagues CPC Tenet 6. Business Practices |
Ten Hours of synchronous or in-person Professional Development related to:
a. Best practices for providing VRI from home, including the importance of a secure Provide a reflection paper demonstrating knowledge of best practices for remote interpreting, understanding the importance of taking accountability for one’s actions, and an articulated plan of action to avoid future violations. |
| August 9, 2024 | Barry Elkins | CPC Tenet 2. Professionalism
CPC Tenet 3. Conduct CPC Tenet 4. Respect for Consumers CPC Tenet 6. Business Practices |
Revocation of certification and membership. Revocation is permanent, and participation in CASLI exams is prohibited indefinitely. |
| September 24, 2024 | William Murphy | CPC Tenet 2. Professionalism
CPC Tenet 4. Respect for Consumers CPC Tenet 6. Business Practices EPS Policy II.6.b. Dishonesty while Conducting the Business of Interpreting EPS Policy III.1.a. Misusing the Disciplinary Procedures |
Certifications revoked. |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2023 | Pamela Soto | 1. Confidentiality
2. Professionalism 3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers 5. Respect for Colleagues |
Certification Revoked |
| May 12, 2023 | Kerston Sallings | 2. Professionalism
3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers 5. Respect for Colleagues 6. Business Practices |
Membership permanently revoked. Ineligible indefinitely to participate in CASLI exams. |
| November 11, 2023 | Steve Babb | 2. Professionalism
4. Respect for Consumers 5. Respect for Colleagues |
Working with a RID-appointed supervisor, develop a re-education plan to be submitted to the EPS for approval. Focus areas recommended by the EPS include, but are not limited to,1. Teaming with a CDI,2. Identifying macro and microaggressions when working with minority and marginalized groups,3. Power, privilege, and oppression when working with a Deaf interpreter or with the Deaf community at large,4. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of these violations and5. Develop an articulated plan of how the Respondent will avoid repeating these violations in the future. The supervisor will provide a final report to the EPS staff advising as to close or maintain the case. Failure to complete the requirements outlined in this plan within one year may result in further disciplinary action, including termination of membership and revocation of certification. |
| December 14, 2023 | Steve Babb | 2. Professionalism
3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers |
Certification revoked, Membership Terminated. Eligible to reapply for certification and membership after a period of 5 years. |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| February, 2022 | Brenda Dawe | 2. Professionalism
3. Conduct 6. Business Practices 7. Professional Development |
1. Suspension of Certification and membership for at least three (3) months and until completion of sanctions.
2. Work with an RID appointed Mentor for at least nine (9) hours to complete: a. Assigned readings b. Submission of a mentor-approved reflection paper that a) thoroughly summarizes the situation that gave rise to this grievance and explains each offense; b) explains what should have been done differently as an RID Certified Interpreter; c) addresses the harm done to the profession and consumer; d) describes the overall experience and learning with 1 on 1 coaching/mentoring; e) lays out a plan for mentoring and maintaining an ethical practice in the interpreting profession, including how to separate dual roles of membership and interpreting within an organization. 3. Reflection paper will be shared with the individual that filed this complaint. 4. Only after approval of the reflection paper by the panel can suspension be lifted. Failure to comply will result in revocation. |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Deborah Rice | 2. Professionalism
3. Conduct 6. Business Practices 7. Professional Development |
1. Suspension of Certification and membership for at least three (3) months and until completion of sanctions.
2. Work with an RID appointed Mentor for at least nine (9) hours to complete: a. Assigned readings b. Submission of a mentor-approved reflection paper that a) thoroughly summarizes the situation that gave rise to this grievance and explains each offense; b) explains what should have been done differently as an RID Certified Interpreter; c) addresses the harm done to the profession and consumer; d) describes the overall experience and learning with 1 on 1 coaching/mentoring; e) lays out a plan for mentoring and maintaining an ethical practice in the interpreting profession, including how to separate dual roles of membership and interpreting within an organization. 3. Reflection paper will be shared with the individual that filed this complaint. 4. Only after approval of the reflection paper by the panel can suspension be lifted. Failure to comply will result in revocation. |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Deborah Pomeroy | 2. Professionalism
4. Respect for Consumers 6. Business Practices |
Membership Terminated |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Deborah Pomeroy | 2. Professionalism
3. Conduct 6. Business Practices |
Membership Terminated |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| June, 2021 | John C. McDonald | 3.Conduct
4.Respect for Consumers |
1. Suspension of Certification until completion of sanctions:
2. Work with an RID Appointed Mentor for at least 6 hours (more if Mentor deems necessary) to discuss the situation that gave rise to this grievance, what could have been done differently, power dynamics/ sexism, along with any mentor required readings. 3. Submit a professional quality reflection paper which has been approved by the mentor. 4. Only after approval of reflection paper by panel can suspension be lifted. 5. Failure to comply will results in revocation. |
| November, 2021 | Heather Mewshaw | 1. Confidentiality
2. Professionalism 3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers 5. Respect for Colleagues 6. Business Practices |
1. A two-year suspension of membership and certification effective immediately, not to occur concurrently with any other EPS sanction.
2. Removal of RID Credentials from any online presence. 3. Must inform any agencies and/or employers of certification status change. 4. Work with a RID appointed consultant for at least 40 hours. 5. Under supervision of the consultant, develop and submit a reflection paper that: a. Demonstrates understanding of why each tenet was violated and reflection of why the Respondent’s choices were unbecoming of a professional RID interpreter and requests the panel to remove suspension with a justification for why this should be done; b. Work with the Consultant to develop and submit an apology for perusal by the Complainant as desired with specific requirements outlined in decision letter. No longer a member of RID. EPS cannot enforce sanctions of non-members. |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2020 | Shannon Noreikas | 1.Confidentiality
2. Professionalism 3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers 6. Business Practices |
1. 20 hours of mentoring by an approved mentor with an SC:L or equivalent and experience interpreting in Law Enforcement settings.
2. Assigned readings include: Law Enforcement Interpreting for Deaf Persons, articles related to testifying in court and general police processes. 3. Remove the word “certified” from her resume and send a copy of the resume to both RID and Affordable Language Services. 4. Compile a reflection paper of at least 15 pages in MLA format, approved by the mentor. Reflection paper will discuss the situation that gave rise to this grievance as well as specific articulation of points specified in the decision letter. A list of meeting dates and topics discussed when meeting with the mentor shall be attached and signed by the mentor. Panel must be satisfied with the quality and depth of insight of the final reflection paper to consider the sanction completed. a. Cannot sit for the NIC Performance examination until the above sanctions are satisfactorily completed and approved by the panel. b. Mentoring cannot be applied towards for ACET credit. c. If sanctions are not completed or are not satisfactorily completed, Ms.Noreikas may not sit for any CASLI examination until after February 5, 2024. d. Completing these sanctions does not equate to taking and passing RID’s S:CL for interpreting in legal settings. Likewise, completion of sanctions is not to be construed or presented as being qualified for entry-level interpreting in any other setting. **** Update: Membership suspended for non-compliance with sanctions. Cannot sit for any CASLI exam nor renew membership until in compliance with EPS. |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2019 | Madeline Reckert | 2. Professionalism
3.Conduct 4.Respect for Consumers |
Revocation |
| November 23, 2019 | Barry Elkins | 2. Professionalism
3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers |
1. 3 Month suspension of membership and certification.
2. Select a mentor with at least 10 years of post-certification experience and possessing an SC:L for approval by the EPS. 3. Read “Sign Language Interpreters in Court: Understanding Best Practices” by Carla Mathers. 4. Read articles selected by the panel on Power and Privilege, to be discussed with the mentor. 5. Submit a reflection paper that thoroughly summarizes the situation that gave rise to this grievance, what could have been done differently, readings and the mentor experience. Reflection paper will be approved by the mentor prior to sending it to EPS. A copy of the reflection paper will be sent to the complainant. |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2018 | Xenia Fretter Woods | 1.Confidentiality
5. Respect for Colleagues |
1. 3-month suspension of certification
2. 15 Mentoring hours 3. Submit a self-reflection and assessment report 4. Submit a sworn and notarized affidavit agreeing to comply with the CPC 5. Not provide training, workshops or mentoring during the suspension Period *Did not complete action items. No longer a certified member. |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2016 | Beth Evans Maclay | 2.Professionalism
3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers 6. Business Practices |
1. Read “Deaf Professionals and Designated Interpreters: A New Paradigm” (by Peter C Hauser, Karen l. Finch, and Angela B Hauser, editors, Gallaudet Press.)
2. Meet with a mentor for at least 2 hours and submit a report to Appeal Panel. |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2015 | Aaron Orange | 2.Professionalism
3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers 5.Respect for Colleagues 7. Professional Development |
1. Not teaming with co-interpreter in case
2. Read and study The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Center’s “Best Practices in ASL and English Legal settings” 3. Compile and Submit mentor list for approval. 4 No less than 30 documented hours under the supervision of this mentor and will discuss the situation that gave rise to the ethical complaint. 5. RID SC:L certification or at least 20 hours of legal training approved by and RID CMP sponsor in the areas of correcting the record, effective teaming in a courtroom, interpreter conflicts in the legal setting, and how to effectively staff a trial 6. Reflection paper of no less than 15 pages AFTER 20 hours of training and 30 hours of mentorship. * Suspended Did not complete action items. Must complete action items for reinstatement |
| December 11, 2015 | Gregory Morrow | 2. Professionalism
3. Conduct |
1. Not teaming with co-interpreter in case
2. Read and study The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Center’s “Best Practices in ASL and English Legal settings” 3. Compile and Submit mentor list for approval. 4 No less than 30 documented hours under the supervision of this mentor and will discuss the situation that gave rise to the ethical complaint. 5. RID SC:L certification or at least 20 hours of legal training approved by and RID CMP sponsor in the areas of correcting the record, effective teaming in a courtroom, interpreter conflicts in the legal setting, and how to effectively staff a trial 6. Reflection paper of no less than 15 pages AFTER 20 hours of training and 30 hours of mentorship. *Suspended-did not complete action items. Must complete action items for reinstatement |
| April 13, 2015 | Adam Frogel | 2.Professionalism
3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers 6. Business Practices |
Revocation |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2014 | Karonn Rountree | 1.Confidentiality
3.Conduct |
1. Compose list of mentors
2. Submit list to panel 3. Six Hours ethical training in the area of ethical decision making in highly volatile situations 4. Collaboration with mentor at least 5 hours, development of 5-10 page response paper to be sent to panel for final approval. |
| September 25, 2014 | Amanda Niven | 1. Confidentiality
3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers |
1. 6-month suspension of NIC Certification
2. Compile and submit the name of mentors 3. 20 Hours of ethical training in areas of power and privilege, interpreting for Deaf professionals, and management of dual roles; training must be pre=approved by RID 3. 3 Required Readings 4. 5-10 page reflection paper |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2013 | Rose Groll | 2. Professionalism
3. Conduct 5. Respect for Colleagues |
1. Conduct a written self-assessment and analysis considering her ethical obligation to maintain neutrality in situations where conflicting roles and emotions impact relationships, perceptions, and compliance with the CPC.
a. The panel will review the document and may provide feedback towards deeper understanding of the issues. b. Once the document has been approved by the panel, the sanction will be satisfied . |
| December 14, 2013 | Sarah Smith | 1. Confidentiality
3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers |
Complete a minimum of nine hours of formal training. The training might be workshops, mentoring, classroom instruction or webinars. Training must be pre-approved by the panel. |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2011 | Ms. Marian Eaton | 1.Confidentiality
2. Professionalism 3. Conduct 4. Respect for Consumers |
1. Participate in an online study group that focuses on analysis and response to ethical situations by interpreters.
2. Submit a report which details insights gained from the course and the certificate of course completion to the national office when completed. Ms. Eaton may not earn CEUs for certification maintenance by participating in this course. 3. When all the requirements have been completed, Ms. Eaton is encouraged to write a letter to each of the complainants sharing any new insights or reflections about this case, with a carbon copy sent to the national office. |
| December 27, 2011 | Patricia McCutheon | 3. Conduct
5. Respect for Colleagues |
1. Prepare a summary of the goals of tenet 5 of the CPC, specifically addressing how this tenet fits within the overall CPC, noting why it is important to the profession, and how observance of it is likely to impact professional relationships.
2. Explore specific steps that could have been taken to remain faithful to tenet 5 while serving on an interpreting team and simultaneously trying to expand services to an existing client. The analysis should address whether this goal is tenable and if so, how it should be undertaken. |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2010 | Dianne Cross | 3. Conduct
4. Respect for Consumers 5. Respect for Colleagues 6. Business Practices |
1. Submit a report addressing specific comments made by the panel.
2. Complete all action items sanctioned by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters. 3. Work with a mentor and provide a report. 4. Submit a final comprehensive report. |
| May 26, 2010 | Jerry (Jay) Penuel | 3. Conduct
4. Respect for Consumers 5. Respect for Colleagues 6. Business Practices |
1. Submit a written report to the panel responding to the panel’s decision and rationale. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate a clear understanding of his decisions, insights on what he could have been done differently and how he will respond more professionally in the future.
2. Complete 10 hours of continuing education in ethical-decision making and/or ethics. 3. Work with a qualified mentor and provide progress reports to RID. A final report must include an update on what was learned from his mentoring experience and include examples of ethical challenges worked on with the mentor. The report must reflect how his ethical decision-making abilities have been improved. 4. Submit a final comprehensive report reflecting on professional and ethical lessons learned as a result of the case. |
| May 26, 2010 | Chris Hansen | 3. Conduct
4. Respect for Consumers 5. Respect for Colleagues 6. Business Practices |
1. Temporary suspension of RID credentials.
2. Submit a report addressing specific comments made by the panel. 3. Complete academic coursework in ethical-decision making and/or ethics. 4. Work with a mentor and provide a report. 5. Submit a final comprehensive report. |
| Decision Date | Member Name | Violations | Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2005 | Hilda Colondres | 2. Professionalism
3. Conduct 6. Business Practices 8. (COE) |
8 hours of training in Ethical Conduct |