EDUCATION

Au.D., Doctor of Audiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2008

M.C.D., Audiology, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, 2004

B.A., Communication Disorders, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 2002

CERTIFICATION

Louisiana State Licensure in Audiology with Hearing Aid Dispensing

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

American Academy of Audiology

DEPARTMENTAL TITLE AND DUTIES

Instructor, LSU School of Allied Health Professions, Department of Communication Disorders, New Orleans, LA.

Course instructor and clinical supervisor

AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST

Tinnitus management, vestibular evaluation, current hearing aid technology, and pediatric and adult hearing evaluation/management

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

The field of audiology changes rapidly due to ongoing research and technology development; therefore, education should be conducted in a supportive yet challenging environment to prepare students to think independently, to critique existing and new technology/procedures, and to incorporate new advances into routine care.