Interpreter goes the extra mile for one student and becomes “class mom” to a large group.

When Iris Keller met Sydney Ward in January 1999, the sign language interpreter had no idea that in addition to a 16-year job interpreting for Ward, she would end up as “class mom” for the Cloquet High School Class of 2015.

Part interpreter, part therapist, part friend, part mom — Keller was always there.

Link: http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/region/3761127-sign-language-interpreter-formed-strong-bond-deaf-girl-classmates