Kelly Jackson joined the Communication Sciences and Disorders department in 2017. She received her BA in Communicative Disorders and Spanish and her MS in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Alabama, and her PhD in Health Sciences from Northern Illinois University. Her clinical experience includes work with both pediatric and adult clients with a variety of speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Kelly’s primary areas of interest include bilingual language development and service delivery, interprofessional and collaborative practice/education, clinical education, and neurogenic communication disorders.
Degrees and Certifications
- PhD, Health Sciences, Northern Illinois University
- MS, Speech-Language Pathology, The University of Alabama
- BA, Communicative Disorders and Spanish, The University of Alabama
- Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology, Columbia University
- Lee-Silverman Voice Treatment – LOUD
- Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association
- Licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners of Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Expertise
- Bilingual language development and service delivery
- Interprofessional and collaborative practice/education
- Clinical education
- Neurogenic communication disorders
Courses Taught
- Special Populations in CSDS
- Supervision in CSDS
- Evaluation and Treatment of Aphasia in Adults
- Motor Speech Disorders
Publications and Presentations
Jackson, K.F. & Szynkiewicz, S.H. Can You Hear Me Now? Tips for Taking Care of Your Voice as a Faculty Member. Presentation, Samford University Mini-Conference on Teaching and Learning, Birmingham, AL, August 2023.
Jackson, K.F. & Szynkiewicz, S.H. Positive Therapeutic Effects of Medication on Swallowing Function: A Systematic Review Following PRISMA 2020 Guidelines, Poster Presentation at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA November 2022.
Jackson, K.F. & Robayna, T. An Exploratory Study of Student Perceptions Addressing Applied Interpretation Through an Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning Activity with Spanish Language Students and Communication Sciences and Disorders Students. South Atlantic Modern Languages Conference, Jacksonville, FL, November 2022.
Jackson, K.F. & Robayna, T. An Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning Activity with Spanish Language Students and Communication Sciences and Disorders Students. Presentation, Samford University Mini-Conference on Teaching and Learning, Birmingham, AL August 2022.
Jackson, K.F (2020, August). 20Q: Bilingual Service Delivery: Where Do I Start? Speechpathology.com, Article 9318. Retrieved from www.speechpathology.com.
Jackson, K.F., Johnson, M.L., & Roberson, C.J. Impact of IPE Simulation on Confidence and Preparedness of SLP/SW Students in Hospital Settings, Poster Presentation at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention 2019