Faculty
Dr. Jeff Brockett, Ed.D, CCC-A
Associate Professor
Audiology Program Director
Contact Information:
Idaho State University
STOP 8116
Pocatello, ID 83209
Office: Building 68, Room 122
(208) 282-2556
brocjeff@isu.edu
Education
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Educational Leadership,
Instructional Technology,
2002, Idaho State University
- Education Specialist (Ed.S) - Special Education, 1998, Idaho State University
- Master of Science (M.S.) - Audiology, 1987, Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Communication, 1982.
University of Idaho
Professional Interests:
Vestibular and Balance
Evaluation, Wide Band Reflectance, Auditory Pathologies, Online Learning
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Photography, Metal and
Woodworking
Dr. Jenn Holst, AuD, CCC-A
Clinical Associate Professor
Contact Information:
Idaho State University
STOP 8116
Pocatello, ID 83209
Office: Building 68, Room 119
(208) 282-3747
holsjenn@isu.edu
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) - 2004. Salus University
- Master of Science - Audiology (M.S). 1999. Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.)– Speech and Hearing Sciences. 1997.
University of Wyoming
Professional Interests: Pediatric diagnostics including early identification, hearing conservation, auditory evoked potentials, ototoxins/otoprotectants, and otoacoustic emissions
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Reading, traveling, puzzles, cooking and creating desserts
Dr. Josara Wallber, AuD, CCC-A
Clinical Associate Professor
Contact Information:
Idaho State University
STOP 8116
Pocatello, ID 83209
Office: Building 68, Room 108A
(208) 282-3828
walljosa@isu.edu
- Doctor of Audiology (AuD) - 2005, Salus University
- Master of Science (M.S.) - Audiology. 1980. Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Speech and Hearing Sciences, 1975.
Colorado State University
Professional Interests:
Cochlear Implants, Usher
Syndrome
Personal Interests/Hobbies: weaving,
hiking,
sailing, lacrosse
Dr. Gabriel Anne Bargen, Ph.D., CCC-A/SLP
Assistant Professor
Contact Information:
ISU Meridian Health Science Center
1311 E. Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
Office: MHCS, Room 543
(208) 373-1722
barggabr@isu.edu
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Audiology - 2010, University of Kansas
- Master of Arts - Audiology (M.A). 2006. University of Kansas Medical Center
- Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) – Speech-Language
Pathology, 2002, University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Communication Science
and Disorders,2000. Texas Christian University
Professional Interests: Pediatric audiology including disorders, hearing assessment and treatment. Assessing risks associated with hearing dysfunction in infants. Clinical application of auditory brainstem response (ABR) for hearing loss screening in newborns, infants and toddlers.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Singing, Reading, Outdoor activities
Dr. Ron Schow, Ph.D., CCC-A
Professor Emeritus
Contact Information:
Idaho State University
STOP 8116
Pocatello, ID 83209
Office: Building 68, Room 308A
(208) 282-2199
schorona@isu.edu
Education
- Docotor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Audiology. 1974.
Northwestern
University
- Master of Science (M.S.) - Speech Pathology and
Audiology. 1969.
Utah State University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Zoology. 1967. Utah
State
University
Professional Interests: Self
Assessment,
Auditory
Processing Disorders, Aural Rehabilitation
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Traveling and hiking
Dr. Mary Whitaker, AuD, CCC-A
Clinical Professor
Director of Audiology Clinical Experiences
Contact Information:
Idaho State University
STOP 8116
Pocatello, ID 83209
Office: Building 68, Room 121
(208) 282-2190
whitmary@isu.edu
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D), 2005, University of
Florida
- Education Specialist (Ed.S), 1998, Special
Education,
Idaho State
University
- Masters of Science (M.S.), 1986, Audiology, University of Arizona
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), 1984, Speech and
Hearing
Science,
University of Utah
Professional Interests:
Pediatric
and Educational Audiology, Genetics, Distance learning, and
Online learning.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Golfing, fishing, gardening, reading, country skiing, hiking and college football.
Dr. Chris Sanford, Ph.D CCC-A
Assistant Professor
Contact Information:
Idaho State University
STOP 8116
Pocatello, ID 83209
Office: Building 68, Room 221
(208) 282-3813
sanfchri@isu.edu
Education
- Postdoctoral Fellowship - 2006-2009. Boys Town
National
Research
Hospital
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Audiology -
2006,
University
of
Washington
- Master of Science (M.S.) - Audiology. 1999.
Brigham
Young
University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Audiology and Psychology, 1997, Brigham Young University
Professional Interests:
Pediatric hearing screening
and assessment including middle-ear diagnostic techniques (e.g.,
wideband reflectance) and otoacoustic emissions, translational research
with goals of improving diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairment
in pediatric populations
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Spending time
with
family, Gardening, Mountain biking and Cooking
Randy Bishop, AuD, CCC-A
Clinical Associate Professor
Director, ISU VA Hearing Services Program
Contact Information:
Idaho State University
STOP 8116
Pocatello, ID 83209
Office: Building 68, Room 120
(208) 282-3037
bishrand@isu.edu
Education
- Master of Science (M.S.) - Audiology. 1990.
Univerisity
of Utah
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Speech &
Hearing
Science,
1988, University of Utah
Professional Interests:
Hearing aids,
Vestibular
assessment
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Reading,
listening to
music of all kinds
Dr. Lindsay Tucker, AuD., CCC-A
Clinical Instructor
Contact Information:
Idaho State University
STOP 8116
Pocatello, ID 83209
Office: Building 68, Room 324
(208) 282-3495
tucklind@isu.edu
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) - Audiology - 2010,
Idaho
State
University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Communication
Science and
Disorders,
2006. Idaho State University
Professional Interests:
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Dance
Instruction/Coaching