School of Health Sciences
The halls of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ are currently echoing with two distinct but harmonized sounds, the rustle of stiff, new white coats and the confident handshakes of departing professionals.As Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPA) program continues to cement its reputation as a powerhouse of clinical education that fosters a culture of mentoring the novice while actively launching the expert, the program is redefining what it means to bridge the gap between classrooms and clinics.A Mentoring Model with a White Coat WelcomeThe journey into the demanding world of hearing ...
Brooke Yingling
Alma Mater: California University of Pennsylvania
Hospital Affiliation: University Hospitals
"I enjoy when the students become confident with a skill and also being able to watch them improve through the time they spend at the high school. It's great to see them be able to make connections with the athletes!"
Leann Thibo
Alma Mater: Ohio University, Illinois State University
Hospital Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, Akron General
"I enjoy watching my students become successful graduate students or full-time TAs."
Rebecca Taylor
Alma Mater: University of Mount Union
Hospital Affiliation: Crystal Clinic
"I enjoy being able to teach students about the clinical setting."
Terry Slattery
Alma Mater: Bowling Green State University
"I enjoy watching student reactions to the first big trauma event they assist with."
Michael Sherer
Alma Mater: Baldwin Wallace University
Hospital Affiliation: University Hospitals
"I enjoy when previous students call me and tell me they passed the BOC or when one of the current students passes a comp we worked on."
Alex Shaheen
Alma Mater: University of Mount Union, California University
Hospital Affiliation: Aultman Hospital, Spectrum Orthopedics
"I enjoy every time a student stops being a student and becomes a colleague."