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Kristina Peterkin
Degrees
Doctor of Education, Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2024
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1995
Bachelor of Science,English, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1992
Professional Experience
Director of Clinical Education, Communication Disorders Program, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE. (2019 - 2025)
Founder, Peterkin Speech Language, Omaha, NE. (2018-2023)
Supervisor, Adjunct Faculty, University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE. (2018-2019)
Assistant Professor, Creighton University, Omaha, NE. (2015-2018)
Speech-Language Pathologist, Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE. (2013-2014)
Speech Language Pathologist & Presenter, Wee Sign Optimum Communication, Omaha, NE. (2001-2014)
Lecturer, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE. (2006-2007)
Speech-Language Pathologist, Westside Community Schools, Omaha, NE. (1999-2001)
Speech-Language Pathologist, Cross Country Staffing, Omaha, NE.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Rebecca Snyder Speech Services, Omaha, NE. (1996-1997)
Professional Licensures and Certifications
American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competencies
Publications
DeVeney, S. L., & Peterkin, K. (2022). Facing a clinical challenge: Limited empirical support for toddler speech sound production intervention approaches. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 53(3), 659–674. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_LSHSS21-00104
DeVeney, S. L., & Peterkin, K. (2024). "Addressing a Clinical Conundrum: Toddler Speech Sound Production Assessment and Treatment." Nebraska Speech Language Hearing Association Conference, Kearney, Nebraska (September 19, 2024).
Peterkin, K. (2018). "The Role of the Vestibular System in Speech-Language Pathology." New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association, Virtual Conference (September 14, 2018)
Research
Dissertation: "The Influence of a Clinical Learning Experience in the Dominican Republic on Communication Disorders Graduate Students’ Culturally Responsive Care: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology Document Analysis" (January 2023 – May 2024). Dissertation Committee: Kay A. Keiser, Ed.D.; Jeanne L. Surface, Ed.D.; Elliott Ostler, Ph.D.; Shari DeVeney Focus: Analyzing how experiential learning in the Dominican Republic impacts students' cultural competency, humility, and self-efficacy in speech-language pathology.
Primary Investigator, Creighton University Global Initiative Grant "Understanding the Process of Developing Cultural Competency in Facilitating Cross-Cultural Communication While Implementing Patient-Centered Care.” Collaborators: Kim Galt, Pharm.D., Ph.D.; Laura Heinemann, Ph.D.; Amanda Holman, Ph.D.; et al. Focus: Developing Interprofessional case studies and videos to teach cultural competency and patient-centered care.
Awards
Collaborator of the Year, Spring 2025, University of Nebraska Omaha, SECD