May 18, 2020
I have been interested in language and communication since early in my teaching career, with bachelors degrees in French, Graphic Design, and Art Education. Speech-language pathology is the area where I decided to further my expertise because of the importance of helping people to have a voice (whether through speech, visually, gesturally, etc.). I am [...]
May 18, 2020
I was influenced to pursue a career in speech-language pathology at an early age. Growing up, I experienced my mom needing additional support in communication exchanges due to her profound hearing loss. The profession of speech-language pathology helped improve her quality of life in countless ways. The Norfolk Sertoma Club scholarship will allow me to [...]
May 18, 2020
I feel so lucky to be a Sertoma Scholarship recipient. I have been enjoying my time in ODU?s graduate program so far. Right now, I think I am most interested in working with laryngectomees, aphasic adults, individuals with brain trauma, and our aging population. However, I also really love kids! I spent many Summers working [...]
May 18, 2020
I am fascinated by the variety the speech-language pathology field has to offer, both in the disorders that are treated and the settings that a clinician can work in. Speech-language pathologists teach clients how to overcome their obstacles so they are successful regardless of the setting, which is what makes this field so remarkable. Sertoma [...]
May 18, 2020
As an undergraduate, I studied neuroscience and linguistics. Now, as a graduate student in ODU?s Speech-Language Pathology program, I know that I am in the right place to truly reach my potential and delve into my interests. In the future, I hope to work with children with all sorts of disorders, in all types of [...]
