Interests and Experience
Teaching Experience
- Professor, UW-Stevens Point (2004-present)
- Assistant Professor, UW-Oshkosh (1998-2000)
- Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno (1995-1998)
Research Interests
- Aphasia and Primary Progressive Aphasia
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Professional Experience
- Speech-Language Pathologist PRN Theda Care Neenah Wisconsin (2001-2002)
- Speech-Language Pathologist Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Lincoln Nebraska (1992-1993)
- Speech-Language Pathologist Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Hospital Fishersville Virginia (1989-1992)
Presentation and Publications
Simmons-Mackie, N., King, J., & Beukelman, D. (Eds.). (2013). Supporting Communication for Adults with Acute and Chronic Aphasia. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Involvement
Campus
Community
- National Aphasia Association Affiliate, Conversation Group for People with Aphasia
Professional Memberships
- American Speech Language and Hearing Association (1989-present)
- Wisconsin Speech Language and Hearing Association (2015-present)
- International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1994-present)
- United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1994-present)
Fun Facts
Last book you read?
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande
Best advice you ever received?
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A doctor or a teacher
Favorite Quote?
Mister Rogers “There are three ways to ultimate success. The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.”
One thing about your school that you are most proud of?
The UWSP Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic is an on-campus clinic where students get experience working with clients during their senior year and during their graduate programs. This practicum experience gives students opportunities to apply what they have learned in their classes.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I enjoy working with students’ to facilitate their critical thinking and learning the content relevant for their future careers.
A piece of advice for students in your school?
Get to know other students and the faculty in the department via a student organization, faculty office hours, or social events.