Jenny Burton, Lab ResearcherDoctor of Philosophy Speech-Language Pathology student
Year III
Jenny Burton, M. Ed., CCC-SLP, earned her Master's degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Virginia and completed her clinical fellowship in speech-language pathology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a third year doctoral student in communication sciences and disorders at the University of Cincinnati. Her research interests are related to the SLPs role in assessment and intervention as it relates to autism spectrum disorders. She is specifically involved in two research projects—a case study related to the Rapid Prompting Method and a study that will compare the differences between boys and girls performance on assessment measures administered during the initial diagnostic process. Her long-term career goals are to conduct clinical research that will help influence clinical policies and procedures for SLPs that work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.
Brittany Moore, Lab ResearcherMaster of Arts Speech-Language Pathology student
Year II
My name is Brittany Moore and I am a second year master’s student in Speech Language Pathology. I absolutely love kids and enjoy helping them succeed in life. I was born and raised in Cincinnati! I love the Bearcats, Bengals, and the Reds! I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family. I am recently engaged and will be getting married to my high school sweetheart on November 7, 2014! My dream job is working with children either in a school or children’s hospital setting. I am so thankful for all my successes in life and look forward to becoming a SLP!
Katie Felts, Lab ResearcherMaster of Arts Speech-Language Pathology student
Year II
Katie Felts is currently working towards her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Cincinnati. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Spanish at the University of Kentucky. Katie is a LEND Trainee at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital working with children with or at risk for developmental disabilities. In her career, she hopes to work with children, specializing in early intervention and English language learners. In the future, Katie would like to work internationally for cultures with limited access to speech and language services.
Woody Rule, Lab ResearcherMaster of Arts Speech-Language Pathology student
Year II
Woody Rule received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Linguistics at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has since started his training in speech-language pathology at the University of Cincinnati and currently volunteers with the National Stuttering Association Uptown Clifton chapter. He has worked with a variety of children and adults with developmental disabilities in school settings and outpatient clinics. Currently, he is participating in a developmental disabilities leadership training program (LEND) through Cincinnati Children's Hospital and UCEDD. After graduation, Woody plans to spend up to two years in Kenya providing speech pathology training to local health-care professionals and also assist with the implementation of a rural community-based rehabilitation and treatment program for adults and children with disabilities.
Katherine Bettner, PedLLS Lab ManagerMaster of Arts Speech-Language Pathology student
Year 1
Katherine Bettner is currently a first year Graduate Student in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science in addition to a Spanish minor at The Ohio State University. She worked as Lab Manager in Dr. Washington’s PedLLS Lab during the 2012-2013 school year. As Lab Manager, Katherine administered language assessments to preschoolers at various daycare centers in Cincinnati, which were utilized for Dr. Washington’s research of English Language Learning preschoolers. Currently, Katherine has found interest in pediatric traumatic brain injury as well as the development of literacy skills among children who speak English as a second language.
Master of Arts Speech-Language Pathology student
Year 1
Hello, my name is Dillon Davis. I am from Winchester, Ohio. I am a 1st year student in the MA-SLP program at the University of Cincinnati. My hobbies are watching and playing sports. I love the Cincinnati Bengals, Reds, and of course the Cincinnati Bearcats. I have a wide area of interest within our field from childhood language and literacy to adult stroke/TBI patients. My research includes the completion of a content analysis on a parent-shared book reading program for Head Start children who are English Language Learners. I love this field and am very excited to learn more, complete my degree, and get out into the field to start working with clients!
Master of Arts Speech-Language Pathology student
Year 1
I am Rachel Greene and I am currently in the first year University of Cincinnati Masters program for Speech Language Pathology. I am from Medina, Ohio and received my undergraduate degree from The University of Cincinnati as well, in Communication Sciences and Disorders. My passion for helping people and my love for children drove me into the field of Speech Language Pathology. I am interested in the pediatric and preschool population, specifically in the hospital setting. I hope that once I graduate I will be able to put my love for kids in to my practice.
Master of Arts Speech-Language Pathology student
Year 1
My name is Megan and I am studying to become a Speech-Language Pathologist at UC. My goal for my future profession is to bring my services beyond the US. I'm very interested in multiculturalism and I hope to incorporate my passion for missions and traveling into my work someday! I enjoy traveling, reading, volunteering, trail running and anything outdoors!
Mona Jenkins
Undergraduate Early Childhood Education & Psychology student
Year 4
I am a senior at UC
majoring in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I am interested in
understanding the cognitive development of children, more specifically how they
develop literacy skills. I am currently conducting research in an effort to
design curriculum materials and classroom experiences that the children will
find meaningful and engaging. After graduating in the spring, I plan on
attending graduate school in order to obtain my masters degree in education
policy and management. In my spare time, I enjoy tutoring elementary school
students in math and literacy with Bearcat Buddies and WordPlay, an after
school program in Northside.
Undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology student
Year 4
My name is Ally and I am a UC senior. My goal is to attend graduate school to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have known from day one that I wanted my career to involve working with young children, so my career plan is to work in the school system with preschool and elementary aged children. My number one goal in life is to have a positive impact in some way on the lives of others. My interests include volunteer work, service trips, traveling, crafting, sports, exercising, and watching movies.
Molly Murrison, Senior Honor's CapstoneUndergraduate Speech-Language Pathology student
Year 4
My name is Molly Murrison, and I am a senior in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati. I plan to pursue a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have many areas of interest, including: early childhood language, developmental disabilities, phonological disorders, as well as Autism. I serve as secretary for UC’s NSSLHA Chapter, and I am Region 4 Delegate on the National NSSLHA Executive Council. I enjoy these leadership positions because they enable me to encourage others to be involved and make the most of their membership. In my free time, I like to be active and spend time outdoors.
Undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology student
Year 4
My name is Jamie, and I am a senior in the Communication Sciences and Disorders undergraduate program. Originally starting college as a pharmacy major, my interest in the field of speech-language pathology did not start until the end of my first year at UC. Since then, I have developed a deep passion for the field, and cannot wait to be a practicing SLP, preferably working with child language. I am interested in pursing a MA/PhD in the field at the University of Cincinnati, and hope to one day conduct my own research with pediatric language!
Undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology student
Junior Dual Admission
My name is Kara Swanson.
I am a sophomore communication sciences and disorders major at The
University of Cincinnati. I grew up in
West Chester, Ohio with my parents, my younger sister Liz and my younger
brother Sam. We also have two dogs, a 1
year old bull mastiff, Gus, and a 7 year old black lab, Daisy. I went to Lakota West High School where I
participated in colorguard and winterguard all four years. I was also in choir during high school. I'm so happy I chose to go to the University
of Cincinnati, and am very excited to continue doing research with Dr.
Washington.
Kayla Whitaker, Graphics Officer
Undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology student
Junior Dual Admission
My name is Kayla Whitaker and I am currently a third year undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati studying Communication Sciences and Disorders. I am so thankful to be a part of this research team this year with Dr. Washington! Outside of classes I am a student ambassador for the college, I am a resident advisor in Morgens hall and I also nanny for College Nannies and Tutors. I was born and raised in Centerville Ohio, which is a little south of Dayton. I also love to draw, paint and watch movies.
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