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SUMMARY:Beyond the Clinic: Educational Audiology
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAs a special member benefit\, registration is free and only available to national SAA members. \nRegister \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nMaryKate 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.\n \nDr. 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.\n  \n\n\nAlyse 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.\n\n \nIn 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.\n\n \nDr. 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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SUMMARY:Beyond the Clinic: Forensic Audiology
DESCRIPTION:National SAA is is proud to present a special Virtual Education Series lecture on Forensic Audiology featuring Christopher Spankovich\, AuD\, PhD\, MPH. This engaging session will explore the intersection of audiology and the legal system\, highlighting the role of audiologists in occupational noise exposure cases\, medico-legal consultation\, expert testimony\, and hearing conservation standards. Attendees will gain insight into real-world applications of forensic principles\, ethical considerations\, and the expanding opportunities for audiologists in legal and public health arenas. \nJoin us for an informative discussion that broadens the scope of clinical practice and showcases how audiology extends beyond the clinic and into the courtroom. \nAs a special member benefit\, registration is free and only available to national SAA members. \nRegister \nSpeaker\nChristopher Spankovich\, AuD\, PhD\, MPH \n \nChristopher Spankovich\, AuD\, PhD\, MPH\, is a tenured professor and vice chair of research for the Department of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Spankovich is a clinician-scientist with a translational research program focused on the prevention of acquired forms of hearing loss\, tinnitus\, and sound sensitivity. His research includes clinical trials of otoprotectants\, epidemiological studies of determinants (e.g.\, dietary quality) of hearing loss/tinnitus\, basic research in thermal stress for prevention of ototoxicity\, and translational research on the effects of noise on auditory physiology/perception. His research has been funded by industry\, federal\, and professional bodies. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters (more than 65 in peer-reviewed journals) and has given over 60 national and international presentations. Dr. Spankovich continues to practice clinically with a special interest in tinnitus\, sound sensitivity\, ototoxicity\, hearing conservation\, and advanced diagnostics. He holds Adjunct faculty status with Salus/Drexel University and serves as an associate editor for the International Journal of Audiology. He is a former board member for the American Academy of Audiology and currently serves on the board of the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE). Dr. Spankovich also provides consultant services for medico-legal cases.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/beyond-the-clinic-forensic-audiology/
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SUMMARY:Both Sides of the Booth: A Conversation with Audiologists and Students with Hearing Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join the national SAA for a meaningful conversation with audiology students and professionals who have hearing loss. This panel offers an honest look at their experiences in the classroom\, in clinical training\, and in daily communication—highlighting both the challenges they navigate and the strengths they bring to the profession. Bring your questions and take part in an open dialogue about accessibility\, inclusion\, and how we can better support future audiologists with hearing loss. \nRegistration is FREE for all audiology students. \nRegister \nSpeakers\nKatie Colborn\, AuD \n \nKatie Colborn\, AuD\, is a pediatric audiologist at Cleveland Clinic. She precepts third-year audiology students from the Northeast Ohio Audiology Consortium (NOAC). Dr. Colborn graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She earned her AuD from the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium (NOAC). Her clinical interests are pediatric electrophysiology\, diagnostics\, and hearing aids. She has worn\nhearing aids since childhood and grew up signing with her Deaf grandparents. \nShannon Culbertson\, AuD \n \nShannon Culbertson earned her AuD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She works full-time as a pediatric audiologist at UNC Health\, supporting kids with their communication needs through diagnostics and hearing aid management. She is a clinical supervisor for graduate audiology students and was awarded the UNC Preceptor of the Year Award in 2025. Dr. Culbertson is passionate about empowering patients AND graduate students with hearing loss towards greater understanding of their own communication needs\, translating into greater self-advocacy skills. \nMadeline Colello \n \nMadeline Colello is a second-year doctoral student in Audiology at James Madison University\, where she also earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Currently\, she serves as the secretary for the JMU SAA Chapter. She has served as a guest lecturer for many years at the VCU School of Medicine and the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine\, helping raise awareness about hearing loss. Madeline has been a bilateral cochlear implant user for over twenty years. This has led to her passion for supporting and advocating for those individuals navigating similar experiences. Her clinical interests are cochlear implants\, pediatric audiology\, and aural rehabilitation. She looks forward to working closely with children and their families\, building meaningful connections and supporting them throughout their journey with hearing loss. \nTin Nguyen \n \nTin Nguyen was born and raised in New Orleans\, graduating from the University of New Orleans (UNO) with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology. Tin is a second-year AuD student at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center—New Orleans. As a non-traditional AuD student\, Tin discovered audiology a year before applying to audiology graduate school. It was the best professional decision Tin has made. Tin works as a paramedic part-time yet envisions working as an audiologist for a very long time. Tin’s previous clinical experience consists of: hearing aids and VNG with exposure to ABR. As of now\, the area that piques Tin’s interest most is vestibular assessment. \nZachary Owens \n Zachary (Zach) Owens was born in Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\, and raised in Chicago\, Illinois. Zach is a second‑year AuD student at Illinois State University. Zach’s personal journey — being born profoundly deaf and raised with cochlear implants — is what fuels a passion for audiology. Zach strives to support others who have faced similar experiences similar whether it is related to hearing loss\, socio‑cultural transitions or identity shifts\, audiologic rehabilitation\, or auditory therapy. Zach is passionate about American Sign Language and Signed English\, which are part of Zach’s native language background. Zach advocates for individuals throughout their hearing journeys\, whether they identify with Deaf or Hard of Hearing culture or the hearing world. This unique perspective strengthens Zach’s aspirations to provide advocacy\, accessibility\, and empower others in their communication journeys.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/both-sides-of-the-booth-a-conversation-with-audiologists-and-students-with-hearing-loss/
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Spring 2026 Town Halls is Education and Externship Support. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Spring Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nMarch 31\, 2026\nApril 2\, 2026\nApril 6\, 2026\nApril 8\, 2026\n\nRegister for March 31 \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/spring-2026-national-saa-town-hall/
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