NSSLHA Advisors

Katherine Smith, MS, CCC-SLP is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences at Purdue University. She was previously a school-based SLP in Madison County Schools in Huntsville, AL. She received both her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from the University of South Florida. She holds the Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as the Indiana State License in Speech-Language Pathology. Her primary clinical interests are the effective provision of school-based speech and language services and the evaluation and treatment of pragmatic language, especially in children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Hi, my name is Melissa Taylor and I am the Undergraduate Coordinator of SLHS.  While I work with faculty, staff,  and advising, my priority is working with undergrads. My strengths are developer, connectedness, positivity, discipline, and empathy. These strengths help me to succeed in my job by assisting each of you achieve your goals. I truly love my position in SLHS. I am excited to be a NSSLHA advisor and look forward to working with everyone.