 Participate in course and curriculum development to add diversity and cultural responsive practices to the current curriculum. Collaborate with colleagues regarding research and grant efforts. Incorporate a variety of technology-based teaching formats to assist students in the advancement of competencies and academic accomplishments.  Contribute to departmental and university committees and actively participate in student organizations. Enhance scholarly and professional expertise through research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Speech-Language Pathologist with 15+ years of experience serving pediatric populations in diverse environments, including private practice and educational settings. Enthusiastic, professional with expertise in providing patient assessments and developing treatment plans for children with disabilities, including speech, language, and communication disorders. Team player who demonstrates sound clinical judgment, facilitating patient-focused therapy in collaboration with multiple disciplines. Manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing demands. Key qualifications include: Developed method of "Strategic Co-Viewing," focusing on teaching caregivers, therapist, and educators how to use an iPad as a therapeutic tool to enhance expressive language.  Proficient in assistance and instructional technology for reading, writing, and communication and applicable across platforms, including text-to-speech, audio and digital books, graphic organizers, annotation tools, low-technology tools, adaptive keyboards, touch screens, and apps.