Stephanie Horvath
About Stephanie Horvath
Stephanie Horvath is an Interpreter Education Specialist with extensive experience in American Sign Language education. She holds a Master's degree in Deaf Education and currently works at the Niswonger Foundation and Sorenson Communications, while also serving as an ASL Honor Society Membership Coordinator.
Current Role at Sorenson Communications
Stephanie Horvath serves as an Interpreter Education Specialist at Sorenson Communications. She has held this position since 2022, working remotely. In this role, she focuses on enhancing interpreter education and training, contributing to the development of effective communication strategies for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Horvath has a diverse educational background. She earned her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education Leadership from East Tennessee State University between 2020 and 2023. Prior to this, she completed a Master's degree in Deaf Education at McDaniel College from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a Teaching Emphasis from California State University-Channel Islands, achieved from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she studied at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, where she obtained her high school diploma.
Professional Experience
Stephanie has extensive experience in education and interpreting. She currently works as an ASL Clinical Assistant Professor at East Tennessee State University since 2020. Her previous roles include ASL Teacher at Tennessee School for the Deaf, ASL Connect ASL Pals Coordinator at Gallaudet University, and Secondary Teacher at Mississippi School for the Deaf. She also volunteered as an After School Tutor at the same institution. Her work spans various educational settings, focusing on American Sign Language and Deaf education.
Involvement with ASL Organizations
Stephanie Horvath is actively involved in organizations that promote American Sign Language. She has been the ASL Honor Society Membership Coordinator for the American Sign Language Honor Society since 2021. Additionally, she serves as an Asynchronous ASL Instructor at the Niswonger Foundation since 2022. Her contributions to these organizations reflect her commitment to advancing ASL education and supporting the Deaf community.
Volunteer and Early Career Experience
Stephanie's early career includes significant volunteer work and teaching positions. She volunteered as an After School Tutor at the Mississippi School for the Deaf from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Secondary Teacher at the same school during the same timeframe. These experiences laid the foundation for her ongoing commitment to Deaf education and her professional development in the field.