Communication Sciences and Disorders
Faculty and Staff

Carol Koch, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
Department Chair, Assistant Professor

Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Courses: CD 6110 Articulation and Phonological Disorders, CD 6420 Research in Communication Sciences & Disorders, CD 7280 Autism, CD 7420 Research Applications in CSD I, CD 7976 Clinical Practice/Professional Issues, CD 7430 Research Applications in CSD II, CD 7977 Clinical Practice/Pathways to Professional Practice

Research and Clinical Interests: Autism, Sign Language, Hearing Impaired, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Early Intervention, Clinical Education, Clinical Supervision, Community-Based Clinical Practicum

Other Interests: Traveling, Scuba Diving, Reading, and Photography

Phone: (816) 501-4518
E-mail: carol.koch@rockhurst.edu
Faculty Web Page

Bev Leachman, M.A., CCC-SLP

Clinical Coordinator

M.A., University of Kansas

Courses: CD 6970 Clinical Practice/Methods I, CD 6973 Clinical Practice/Advanced Methods

Research and Clinical Interests: Brain Function and How It Translates to Language and Cognitive Learning at Any Age, Clinical Supervision

Other Interests: Running, Contemporary Jazz Music, Visiting Art Museums

Phone: (816) 501-4226

Email: beverly.leachman@rockhurst.edu

Rebecca Ballou, Ed.D., CCC-SLP

Assistant Professor

Ed.D., University of Kansas

Courses: CD 6112 Fluency Disorders, CD 7420 Research Applications I, CD 7225s Listening Language Literacy, CD 7325 Linguistic/Cultural Issues CSD,

Research and Clinical Interests: Language Development and Delays, Articulation, Oral and Expressive Language Delays, Fluency Disorders, Speech Science, Genetics and Embryology, Phonological Processes, Phoneme Development and Ties to Literacy and Language

Other Interests: Spending time with my husband and two little girls (ages 5 and 2), Pilates and Yoga, Reading, Tennis, and Shopping!

Phone: (816) 501-4224

Email: rebecca.ballou@rockhurst.edu

Lynn Drazinski, M.A., CCC-SLP
Visiting Instructor

M.A., University of Kansas

Courses:   CD 5350 Neural Bases of Human Communication, CD 5655 Speech Science/Instrumentation, CD 7130 Genetic Bases Communication Disorders, CD 7420 Research Applications in CSD I, CD 7430 Research Applications in CSD II, CD 7580 Communication Disorders Acquired Head Injury

Research and Clinical Interests: Brain Injury, Cognitive-Linguistic Impairments, Neuroscience as Related to Communication Disorders, Clinical Supervision

Other Interests: Gardening, Running, and Hiking

Phone: (816) 501-4745

E-mail: lynn.drazinski@rockhurst.edu

Pamela Hart, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., Wichita State University

Courses: CD 4450 Assessment and Intervention in Speech-Language Pathology, CD 6126 Language Disorders Children Birth to Age 5, CD 6128 Language Disorders School Age Children, CD 6430 Concepts and Practices of Research, CD 7112 Alternative and Augmentative Communication, CD 7280 Autism, CD 7420 Research Applications in CSD I, 7430 Research Applications in CSD II

Research and Clinical Interests:  Language and Literacy Development in Individuals Who Use AAC, Literacy Development and Interventions Across the Lifespan, Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Language Disorders

Other Interests:  Traveling, Reading, and Tennis

Phone:  (816) 501-4223

Email: pamela.hart@rockhurst.ed

Linda Solomon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of Kansas

Courses:  CD 4960 Senior Seminar, CD 5500 Medical Speech-Language Pathology, CD 6118 Motor Speech Disorders, CD 6122 Aphasia, CD 6124 Cognitive Communication Disorders in Adults, CD 7420 Research Applications in CSD I, CD 7430 Research Applications in CSD II, CD 7881 Normal and Disordered Aging,

Research Interests: Aphasia, Conversation Groups for Aphasia, Parkinson's Communication Groups, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Other Interests: Yoga, Reading, Knitting, Walking the Dog, and Travel

Phone: (816) 501-4732
E-mail: linda.solomon@rockhurst.edu
Faculty Web Page

Casey Cordell, Au.D., CCC-A

Adjunct Professor

Au.D., A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

Courses: CD 5650 Hearing Science and Disorders

Research and Clinical Interests: Audiology, Auditory Electrophysiology, Hearing Aids and Other Assistive Listening Devices

Phone: (816) 501-4791

Email: casey.cordell@rockhurst.edu

Kristine Doohan, M.S., CCC-SLP

Adjunct Instructor

M.S., University of Central Missouri

Courses: CD 6116 Swallowing Disorders, CD 6117 Swallowing Disorders Lab

Research and Clinical Interests: Dysphagia, Voice Disorders, and Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Other Interests: Writing, Traveling, KU and MU sporting events (yes, both teams!)

Phone: (816) 501-4791

Email: kristine.doohan@rockhurst.edu

Ron Malcolm, Ed.D.

Adjunct Professor

Ed.D. Northern Arizona University

Courses: CD 4559/6559 Sign Language and Alternative Methods of Communication, CD 4661/6661 American Sign Language II

Research and Clinical Interests: American Sign Language (ASL), Braille, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children, Blind/Legally Blind Children, Augmentative Communication, Communication Disorders, English Language Learners, The Effects of Poverty on Academics, Action Research and Education Research, School Violence and Prevention, and Child Abuse and Neglect

Other Interests: Cooking, Reading, and Foster Care

Phone: (816) 501-4791

Email: ronald.malcolm@rockhurst.edu

Monica L. Helfer, M.S., CCC-SLP

Adjunct Instructor

M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Courses: Supervision and monitoring of clinical externships

Research and Clinical Interests: Pediatric Language Disorders, Language Disorders in bilingual/multi-lingual children, Phonological Disorders, Language Disorders and Delays in Internationally Adopted children, Pediatric Traumatic Brian Injury

Other Interests: Spending time with daughters and husband, competing in triathlons, reading, and supporting Husker football (Go Big Red!)

Phone: (816) 501-4791

Lauren Schwartze
Department Secretary

Interests: Traveling, Cooking, Reading, Yoga, and Gardening

Phone: (816) 501-4791
Fax: (816) 501-4771

E-mail: lauren.schwartze@rockhurst.edu