Faculty
Dr. Gabriel Anne Bargen, Ph.D., CCC-A/SLP
Associate Professor
Program Director, PhD in Rehabilitation & Communication Sciences
Executive Director ISU Meridian Sam & Aline Skaggs Health Science Center
Office: MHSC, Room 819G
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Audiology, 2010, University of Kansas
- Master of Arts (M.A.), Audiology, 2006, University of Kansas Medical Center
- Master of Science (M.S.Ed.), Education - 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. Curtis Billings, Ph.D., CCC-A
Assistant Professor
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 221
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Audiology, 2008, University of Washington
- Master of Science (M.S.), Audiology, 2002, University of Washington
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech & Hearing Science (Spanish Minor), 2000, University of Utah
Professional Interests: Auditory plasticity, hearing aid acclimatization, auditory training, speech perception in noise, auditory evoked potentials, brain-behavior relationships, and aging
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Camping, hiking, and family time
Dr. Jeff Brockett, Ed.D, CCC-A
Associate Professor
Audiology Admissions Coordinator
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 122
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
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Dr. Nancy Cheadle, Au.D., CCC-A
Clinical Associate Professor
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 120
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D), 2009, Idaho State University
- Fourth year clinical experience: The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Deaf Studies concentration Human Services, 2004, California State University, Northridge
Professional Interests: Pediatric and adult vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation, special populations audiological evaluations, practice development and business management.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Reading, gardening, spending time with son, swimming, playing the banjo, cooking.
Dr. Jenn Holst, Au.D., CCC-A
Clinical Professor
Audiology Program Director
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 119
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), 2004, Salus University
- Master of Science (M.S.), Audiology, 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. Corrie Holmes, Au.D.
Clinical Associate Professor In House Clinic Director
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 121
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), 2011, Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech Pathology and Audiology, 2007, University of Nevada Reno
Professional Interests: Hearing Conservation, Hearing Assistive Technologies, Pediatric Diagnostics, and Business Management
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, running, cooking, and spending time with family
Dr. Chris Sanford, Ph.D., CCC-A
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development
Professor
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 204
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
Debbie Vieira, M.S., CCC-A
Clinical Assistant Professor
Externship Coordinator
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 108A
- Master of Science (M.S.), Audiology, 1997, Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 1992, Idaho State University
Dr. Mary Whitaker, Au.D., CCC-A
Professor Emeritus
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), 2005, University of Florida
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.), Special Education, 1998, Idaho State University
- Masters of Science (M.S.), Audiology, 1986, University of Arizona
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech and Hearing Science, 1984, 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. Ron Schow, Ph.D., CCC-A
Professor Emeritus
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 308A
Education
- Doctor 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
Publications
Professional Interests:
Dr. Josara Wallber, Au.D., CCC-A
Clinical Associate Professor Emerita
Education
- 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
