Right around the time Heather Baum graduated from the Communication Science and Disorder‘s undergraduate program, she adopted an English Golden Retriever. As she transitioned into her graduate program, her new companion Rhea went along with her. What Heather didn’t know, was the impact her new dog would have on her budding career. As an undergrad, …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication Science & Disorders
Heather & Rhea, the Therapy Team You Want to Meet
SCSD Grad Joannie Descardes Takes the Road Less Traveled
In the field of Communication Science and Disorders, a graduate degree is necessary to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist. When Joannie Descardes came to Florida State pursuing her Bachelor’s in Communication Science and Disorders, a Master’s degree was always on her horizon. During her undergraduate career, Joannie wasted no time getting involved. In 2012, …
CONTINUE READINGUndeclared to MD Anderson: Meet SCSD Alumna Jaimie Payne
How does one go from being an undeclared sophomore to working for MD Anderson, one of the most revered cancer hospitals in the world? Jaimie Payne figured it all out and this is her story. Payne started at Florida State University in 2007 as an undeclared major. “I loved Tallahassee,” Payne said. During her first …
CONTINUE READINGDelta Zeta makes donation to L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic
It was a cold, windy day when Delta Zeta sorority presented the School of Communication Science and Disorders with a check for $14,844.14. The check was made possible through Delta Zeta’s philanthropy event, Hamburgers for Hearing, which benefits the L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic. The clinic provides community services that improve communication abilities of clients, …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Student Profile: Meghan Hemstreet- Serves, Leads, Succeeds
SCSD students tend to have a common trait—a genuine desire to help others achieve confidence in themselves. Meghan Hemstreet is a leader among her peers in this area, having dedicated years to serving and teaching the youth in her community. “Observing therapy sessions first hand inspires me to continue moving forward with my degree.” Says Hemstreet. …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD alumna follows unintended path to career in audiology
Jennifer Lamfers intended to major in criminology upon entering Florida State University. Then, she walked into the wrong room at freshman orientation. It was a mix-up that made an enduring impression and why Lamfers (B.S. ’06) urges current students to keep an open mind when deciding their educational paths. Lamfers had walked into the room …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD alumna a leader, innovator in speech-language pathology field
With a master’s degree from Florida State University’s School of Communication Science & Disorders and a diverse background in speech-language pathology, Carmen Vitton is thriving as chief operating officer of an in-house therapy provider, while also collaborating on innovation of new tools in speech-language pathology. When she graduated from Florida State 27 years ago, Vitton …
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