After completing my Ph.D., I served as a faculty member at Radford University in Radford, VA for 18 years. In that position I taught classes, supervised students in assessment and treatment, advised undergraduate and graduate students, and conducted my own research in phonological disorders in addition to directing student research projects. My Radford years allowed me to develop a strong commitment to quality teaching and advising, a commitment that I brought with me to The University of Akron. Here I have been able to expand my teaching and supervision skills, work with numerous students as Undergraduate/postBaccalaureate Advisement Coordinator, and continue my research in pediatric speech disorders. As always, I continue to maintain contact with former students and delight in hearing about any and all developments in their professional and personal lives.

I have presented local, regional, and various state workshops on this topic. In addition, I conducted a qualitative research study with Dr. Karyn Bobkoff Katz on postings to the Apraxia-Kids Listserv. We presented our findings at both the state and national level. And, I regularly supervise clients with this problem.

Phonological Disorders and Risk for Reading Disorders

Preschool children with continuing intelligibility problems can be at significant risk for reading disorders. I have presented state and regional workshops regarding this problem and am currently developing an online course on phonological disorders and reading problems. In addition, work on phonological awareness skills is a key component of my work with preschool clients with phonologic disorders.

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTAL) Fellow

From 2003-2004, I participated in the third cohort of SoTAL. I attended workshops and met, worked, and collaborated with other faculty on campus with regard to best practices in teaching and research in teaching. We expanded our understanding of student learning and of different ways of engaging student interest and learning. I have incorporated many of these techniques into teaching my classes and have begun several research projects on teaching and learning in our field.

Multi-Media Collaboration

I am one of several faculty members collaborating with Dr. Terry Hallett in creating multi-media DVDs and online courses in phonological development, phonological disorders, and reading.

Student Advisement and Mentoring

As I noted in my background information, I am especially committed to advising students and encouraging them to pursue careers in speech-language pathology and audiology. I follow students' progress closely throughout our program and maintain contact after they graduate.