The Tapit Times
The TAPIT Times is the blog of the Tennessee Association of Professional Interpreters and Translators (TAPIT). It features updates, news, and practical information for interpreters and translators in Tennessee. Members are welcome to contribute posts and share their experiences, ideas, or resources.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this blog are personal opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of TAPIT, its Board or members.
Meet Two New Federally Certified Interpreters
BY BARBARA DERTHICK Congrats to our TAPIT member Lynne Purvis and President Elect Matt Benton who recently passed the Spanish Federal Interpreter oral exam! We commend your hard work. See the creative tips they give about how to study for interpreter exams and other interesting tidbits about their lives. LYNNE PURVIS, FCCI Where are…
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Changing of the Guard
2025 began with a great deal of uncertainty for many of us, but overall, the balance has been very positive. I am incredibly grateful for everything we have accomplished together, this post is intended a brief annual report. I grew in friendship with TAPIT Board members as we spent countless hours texting and talking while…
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New Certified Court Interpreters
By Barbara Derthick We at TAPIT are happy to announce that several interpreters recently passed the TN Court certification exam in 2025. Featured are a few of them who agreed to be interviewed. We are proud of all of your achievements and expect to hear great things about you in the future! Waleska…
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Honoring a Life Member
BY CYNTHIA PEINADO CELEBRATING DENNIS CAFFREY Few individuals shape a profession as profoundly as Dennis Caffrey. Known by many as the myth, the legend, grandfather, the father, the loving husband, the colleague, the man, Dennis now adds another well-earned title to his…
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2025 Scholarship Awards
by Jeanette Marengo Receiving the Ronny Tipps Scholarship in 2024 was such an amazing opportunity for me. I was able to attend the 2024 TAPIT Conference for free and also received a free TAPIT membership for a year. I rarely get opportunities like these. Being a single mom on government assistance has been difficult for…
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Interpreting in Immigration Court
Interpreting in Immigration Court: Voices of Resistance in Difficult Times Introduction In 2025, interpreting in immigration court is no longer just a technical or linguistic task, it is an act of presence, of humanity, and, in many ways, a form of silent resistance. Under a new federal administration that has implemented harsher immigration policies,…
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A Year [2024] In Review
A message from Coral Getino* Today we close 2024. We turn the last page on a year that not only was full of anticipation, and new beginnings, but also great historical relevance. The TAPIT, Inc. corporation turned 20 years old! We started the year with that celebration in mind and made plans for an “in-person”…
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