May 12, 2026 :: Escaping Guesswork—Ethical Preparation Through Voir Dire
5:30-7:30pm, pacific time | Live, Interactive Online
June 9, 2026 :: Who’s Talking to Who?
more details coming soon
Meet your Facilitator
Amanda R. Smith is a nationally certified interpreter, educator, and coach dedicated to advancing the field of interpreting and interpreter education. With a master’s in Interpreter Pedagogy and nearly two decades of teaching at Western Oregon University, she has shaped future interpreters and educators with insight, rigor, and compassion. Amanda draws from professional experience, creative practices, and somatic coaching to foster reflective, ethical, and effective interpreting. Through A.R. Smith Studios, she supports interpreter educators, coaches and mentors in refining their craft and cultivating professional presence. Amanda’s work bridges teaching, interpreting, and personal growth, inviting transformation grounded in presence, purpose, and community connection.
FAQs
Will there be CEUs?
- YES!
- CEUs are pending, but will be available through RID.
What is the language of the sessions?
- This training will be conducted in the language most readily available and shared by the group at large. Interpreters will be provided if there is not a common language shared among the participants.
What if I have other questions?
- email me at arsmithstudios@gmail.com, I’ll keep adding to this section for others!
the fine print
* Participants must attend all sessions in full and complete required activities to be eligible for CEUs.
* Certificates of completion and CEU processing will be provided within 30 days of the final session.
* Cancellations made at least 10 days before the first session will receive a full refund. No refunds after that date.
* Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact arsmithstudios@gmail.com at least 2 weeks in advance.
*ARSmith Studios, LLC promotes a learning and growing environment that is characterized by mutual respect, curiosity, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status.