I grew passionate about learning American Sign Language after taking my Special Populations class at UTEP. My professor provided us with the simplest tools, but it made all the difference. It triggered something in me that made me want to learn the language, the culture and eventually become fluent. Thanks to two former co workers of mine that were at the EPCC Interpreter Preparation program at the time we worked together. They taught me a lot. They guided me to an instructor at UTEP that was conducting a course during the summer. That class helped spring me forward into learning more and applying ASL to my everyday routine.