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Most clinical experiences in an AuD program may be spent in the test booth or on computer programming devices. For a child with hearing loss, the real world is a noisy classroom, busy cafeteria, or chaotic playground. Educational audiologists are crucial to the navigation and support of students with hearing loss and amplification devices in their real world settings, outside of the audiology clinic. Join us for this Virtual Education Series webinar with Alyse Zucker, AuD and MaryKate Bisaillon, AuD, to discuss how Educational Audiology differs from more clinical roles, and learn more about a day in the life of an Educational Audiologist across different settings!

As a special member benefit, registration is free and only available to national SAA members.

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MaryKate Bisaillon, AuD, CCC-A, is an educational audiologist at Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HMS), a Boston Public School (BPS) dual language program of American Sign Language and English. Dr. Bisaillon serves as the specialist in providing individualized audiologic management of students with hearing loss. She has the privilege of working collaboratively with educational team members to best support and honor the intersectional identities of students and their families.

Dr. Bisaillon graduated with her Doctorate of Audiology and Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Connecticut. During her doctoral program, MaryKate completed the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship, an interdisciplinary training program focusing on improving health care and services for individuals with disabilities. Her transition from clinical to education practice has shaped her into a passionate advocate for language access and educational equity. Beyond HMS, Dr. Bisaillon has served as a clinical site instructor and guest lecturer for undergraduate and doctoral programs, fueled by a commitment to dismantling healthcare disparities and empowering the next generation of culturally competent audiologists.

 

Alyse P. Zucker, AuD, CCC-A, is a dedicated educational audiologist serving students throughout the Boston Public Schools. With a career rooted in the Boston educational community, Dr. Zucker has established a reputation as a dedicated advocate for students and their success within the least restrictive environment.

In her current role in Boston Public Schools, Dr. Zucker supports a team of providers specializing in educational programming and therapeutic approaches for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.  Her responsibilities include navigating complex organizational structures to support both staff and students, managing and organizing hearing assistive technology used throughout the district, and collaborating with administrators to strategize and support the diverse needs of students in an urban school district.

Dr. Zucker earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine. She also holds a Special Education Administration license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Beyond her role in Boston Public Schools, Dr. Zucker is an adjunct course lecturer at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and serves as a clinical site instructor and guest lecturer for both undergraduate and doctoral programs. She emphasizes rigorous standards and inclusive practices to ensure every student has opportunities for a more equitable future.

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Most clinical experiences in an AuD program may be spent in the test booth or on computer programming devices. For a child with hearing loss, the real world is a noisy classroom, busy cafeteria, or chaotic playground. Educational audiologists are crucial to the navigation and support of students with hearing loss and amplification devices in their real world settings, outside of the audiology clinic. Join us for this Virtual Education Series webinar with Alyse Zucker, AuD and MaryKate Bisaillon, AuD, to discuss how Educational Audiology differs from more clinical roles, and learn more about a day in the life of an Educational Audiologist across different settings!

As a special member benefit, registration is free and only available to national SAA members.

Register

Speakers

MaryKate Bisaillon, AuD, CCC-A, is an educational audiologist at Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HMS), a Boston Public School (BPS) dual language program of American Sign Language and English. Dr. Bisaillon serves as the specialist in providing individualized audiologic management of students with hearing loss. She has the privilege of working collaboratively with educational team members to best support and honor the intersectional identities of students and their families.

Dr. Bisaillon graduated with her Doctorate of Audiology and Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Connecticut. During her doctoral program, MaryKate completed the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship, an interdisciplinary training program focusing on improving health care and services for individuals with disabilities. Her transition from clinical to education practice has shaped her into a passionate advocate for language access and educational equity. Beyond HMS, Dr. Bisaillon has served as a clinical site instructor and guest lecturer for undergraduate and doctoral programs, fueled by a commitment to dismantling healthcare disparities and empowering the next generation of culturally competent audiologists.

 

Alyse P. Zucker, AuD, CCC-A, is a dedicated educational audiologist serving students throughout the Boston Public Schools. With a career rooted in the Boston educational community, Dr. Zucker has established a reputation as a dedicated advocate for students and their success within the least restrictive environment.

In her current role in Boston Public Schools, Dr. Zucker supports a team of providers specializing in educational programming and therapeutic approaches for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.  Her responsibilities include navigating complex organizational structures to support both staff and students, managing and organizing hearing assistive technology used throughout the district, and collaborating with administrators to strategize and support the diverse needs of students in an urban school district.

Dr. Zucker earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine. She also holds a Special Education Administration license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Beyond her role in Boston Public Schools, Dr. Zucker is an adjunct course lecturer at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and serves as a clinical site instructor and guest lecturer for both undergraduate and doctoral programs. She emphasizes rigorous standards and inclusive practices to ensure every student has opportunities for a more equitable future.

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