Interpretation Services

What do our Interpreters do?

Our interpreters play a vital role in ensuring meaningful access and understanding across languages within our schools. They facilitate oral communication between staff, families and students, conveying messages accurately, completely, and impartially. In addition to serving as a linguistic bridge, interpreters also act as cultural liaisons by helping clarify cultural nuances that may impact communication or understanding in an educational setting. Their presence supports the right of families to be informed , engaged, and involved in their students' education.

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Miguel Benjamin

Coordinator of Interpretation Services

(507) 328-4237
miguel.benjamin@rochesterschools.org

Contact Information

If you need interpreter support, please contact Miguel Benjamin or one of the District interpreters to submit a request.

Anuak/Amharic

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Omot Bawar

Arabic

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Nawal Saad

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Suhair Abushara

Bosnian

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Ajla Heldovac

Khmer/Cambodian

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Ponnareay Peng

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Alice Sinnas

Chinese

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Yan Li

Lao

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Oakhane P Sourath

Somali

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Hani Adan

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Falastin Haji-Abdalla

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Ahmed Addani

Spanish

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Miguel Benjamin

Coordinator of Interpretation Services

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Susanna Boggs

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Martha Millan

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Alexandra Cordovez

Vietnamese

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Thuan Nguyen