Connecting Children with Speech and Language Success
Speech-Language Pathologist
I am an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with almost 20 years of experience. I received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I recently returned to the University of Oregon to obtain my Ph.D. focusing on language and literacy disorders in young children.
I have over 15 years of experience working with elementary and preschool aged children. I specialize in language disorders including difficulties in phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary. I am passionate about remediating speech and language disorders, especially in their relation to literacy difficulties. I firmly believe that language (written and spoken) is the key to success in school and in life and am committed to ensuring that everyone has that key to success.
I am a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association, Oregon Speech and Hearing Association, and the International Dyslexia Association.
Selected Additional Training
2016
Oregon Speech Language Hearing Association Annual Conference
Expository Intervention: Teaching How-To Talk Teresa Ukrainetz, PhD, SLP
Teaching Phonemic Awareness: What, How, When and How Much Teresa Ukrainetz, PhD, SLP
Dyslexia and School-Based SLPs in Oregon Jennifer Larsen, Ph.D., SLP; Carrie Thomas Beck, OR Dept of Education
Spelling Error Analysis: A Diagnostic Tool To Individualize Reading & Spelling Instruction Jan Wasowicz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Collaboration for Preschool Language and Literacy Conference
Preparing Today's Preschoolers for Tomorrow Donna Boudreau, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Treating Narrative Discourse in Preschool Children with Language Disorders Ronald Gillam, Ph.D. Sandra Gillam, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Vocabulary Development in Young Children Erica Barnes, Ph.D.
Early Writing in Preschool Classrooms: A Framework for Supporting Children's Literacy Skills Sonia Cabell, Ph.D.
Phonological Awareness: Developmentally Appropriate Expectations on the Road to Reading & Writing Melanie Schuele, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
2015
The Language of Reading and Spelling: Sounds, Symbols & Meanings Pt 1 Jan Wasowicz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
The Language of Reading and Spelling: Sounds, Symbols & Meanings Pt 2 Jan Wasowicz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
2012-2014
Coursework in Communication Disorders & Sciences UO Ph.D. Program
Program Committee: Cecilia Kirk, Ph.D.; Advisor; Marilyn Nippold, Ph.D., CCC-SLP; Roland Good, Ph.D.
2014
International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference
Language Basis of Reading Comprehension Hugh Catts, Ph.D.
Neurobiological Correlates of Decoding and Comprehension Laurie Cutting, Ph.D.
Differential Diagnosis of Dyslexia and Oral-Written Language Impairment Nikola Nelson, Ph.D.
Making Sense of Text: The Case for including Higher-Level Language Skills in Early Years’ Curriculum Kate Cain, Ph.D.
2013
American Speech Language Hearing Association Annual Convention
Best Practice in Phonological Awareness Intervention Gail Gillon, Ph.D.; Brigid McNeill
Word Detectives: Using Morphological Awareness to Improve Language & Literacy Julie Wolter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP; Laura Green, Ph.D.
2012
Oregon Speech Language Hearing Association Annual Conference
Teaching the Seeing My Time Program: Professional Training Marydee Sklar, Founder Executive Functioning Success
2010
Smart but Scattered: Executive Dysfunctioning Peg Dawson, Ed. D.
2009
Morphological Awareness: Implications for Language and Literacy Julie Wolter, Ph.D., Kenn Apel, Ph.D.; Cecilia Kirk, Ph.D.
Written Language Assessment and Intervention Laura Green Ph.D., Cheryl Scott Ph.D., Nickola Nelson Ph.D.
2008
Building High Quality Early Education Learning Environments: Focus on Language and Literacy Laura Justice, Ph.D.
2007
Oregon Speech Language Hearing Association Annual Conference
2006
Oregon Speech Language Hearing Association Annual Conference
National Scottish Rite Annual Convention
