Listening Fun!!! Join me as I speak with Deanna Magda for a conversation about how to make listening fun when you serve students with hearing loss. Deanna is a creative teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing in NJ. She works with children from birth through high school. She has created specialized resources, that can be found:   https://www.listeningfun.com/ https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Listening-Fun https://www.facebook.com/listeningfuntod

This week, I sit down with Dr. Erin Schafer who is a Professor & Director of Graduate Studies in Audiology at the University of Northern Texas. She has an extensive resume of teaching, research, publications, grants, and national & international presentations. Dr. Schafer shares her work on the impact of personal microphone technology for children & adults with hearing loss. Key take-away….wear the mic! To learn more about Dr. Schafer's work, visit: https://hps.unt.edu/erin-c-schafer-phd-ccc

Are you ready to LEAD? I had the opportunity to speak with Janet DesGeorges who is a writer, international speaker, and co-founder & Executive Director of Hands and Voices, an organization dedicated to supporting families who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing. In November 2020, she published “Not a Leader, Now a Leader”. You will gain the knowledge to take the next step of leadership in your life. Take a listen & take action! For more information visit: www.janetdesgeorges.com

This week I am thrilled to sit down with a great friend and colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Walker, an assistant professor at the University of Iowa, where she teaches & is the director of the Pediatric Audiology Lab. Dr. Walker shares why “mild” is MORE than mild as it relates to hearing loss. Dr. Walker has a wealth of knowledge and research through her work as an investigator on the Outcomes of Children with Hearing Loss (OCHL) study. For more information, visit: www.ochlstudy.org

This episode has special meaning as I approach my 1 year cochlear implant birthday; the honor to interview my own CI surgeon, Dr. Oliver Adunka. Oliver Adunka, MD, FACS, is the Director of Otology, Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Adunka is also part of the Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Nationwide Children’s in Columbus, Ohio.

Happy 1 year CI Birthday to ME!! Join me as I reflect on the past year & celebrate the joys & challenges of my cochlear implant journey. In this episode I share the “what ifs”, the little voice in my head, the phone call, the consultation, the surgery, & activation. What an amazing year it has been & I am excited to celebrate my CI birthday. For more about my CI journey, visit my blog at www.hearingspanglish.blog Engage with me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/empowearaudiology

This week I am inspired to sit down with two young women who have both been an integral part of the campUS experience. campUS is an overnight camp for teens with hearing loss focusing on successful transition and leadership skills. Our first guest is Dr. Katie Colborn, pediatric audiologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, who served as a campUS counselor 2 different years. Our second guest is Audrey Susz, a former camper attending twice, who is now a sophomore at the Ohio State University.

I'm so excited to share my personal & professional passion of working with teens with hearing loss. This week, I sit down with Dr. Gail Whitelaw who is the co-coordinator of the campUS experience. Dr. Whitelaw & I have been coordinating the campUS experience for 8 years. This is an overnight experience for teens with hearing loss to develop leadership & advocacy skills. Join us for a conversation about life lessons learned as well as key components of starting your own campUS experience.

This week, I sit down with Dr. Carol Flexer, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Audiology, international lecturer in audiology & author of more than 155 publications & 17 books. Dr. Flexer shares how her motto “It’s all about the Brain” evolved and has become a motto for audiologists. We reflect on how mentors can shape our professional trajectory and our willingness to be open to new research & information. You can learn more about Carol Flexer by visiting: http://www.carolflexer.com/

During the uncharted return to school opening, I was grateful to sit down with Camille Warren. She is a proactive parent who has 4 children total; 3 with hearing loss (aged 17, 13, & 10). Camille shares what was learned during remote learning & tips for the upcoming year. Camille has 3 MUST DO tips for parents & professionals. Resources mentioned: http://www.ohiohandsandvoices.org/ https://www.handsandvoices.org/index.htm https://deafandblindoutreach.org/communication-planning-guide-hh