Shellie Hensley
About Shellie Hensley
Shellie Hensley is an experienced Interpreter for the Deaf, currently working at Sorenson Communications and the Cleveland Clinic. She has over 17 years of experience in various interpreting roles, including educational and medical settings.
Work at Sorenson Communications
Shellie Hensley has been employed at Sorenson Communications as an Interpreter for the Deaf since 2007. Over her 17 years in this role, she has provided essential interpreting services, facilitating communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Her work contributes to enhancing accessibility and inclusion within various settings.
Current Roles in Interpretation
In addition to her position at Sorenson Communications, Shellie Hensley serves as a Medical ASL Interpreter at Cleveland Clinic since 2019. She also works as an Independent Contractor for Brunswick City School District since 2016 and as a Community Interpreter for Purple Communications, Inc since 2018. These roles reflect her diverse expertise in different interpreting environments, including medical, educational, and community settings.
Education and Training
Shellie Hensley studied at Cuyahoga Community College from 1997 to 2006, completing a nine-year program. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her interpreting career, particularly in American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture.
Previous Experience as Educational Interpreter
Before her current roles, Shellie Hensley worked as an Educational Interpreter at Lakewood City Schools from 1997 to 2004 for seven years. This experience provided her with foundational skills in interpreting within an educational context, supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing in their learning environments.