What motivated you to really learn Creole?
I wanted to be able to use my skills where they were needed without drawing translators away from other projects.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to learn Haitian Creole?
Work at it every day, and be patient with yourself when you forget things.
What’s been the biggest benefit for you personally since learning to communicate in Creole?
I had the confidence to travel up into the hills to work with students at a rural university without a translator.