Personnel
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
Amber Gleghorn (2019 ~ 2021)
I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Central Arkansas. I have assisted Dr. Thao with her research and clinic since Fall 2019. There is nothing better than enjoying time with my husband and my puppies, other than coffee and chick-fil-a. I binge watch 'The Office' like it's going out of style and I love to go on adventures, whether they be in my own backyard or traveling away. ACOWAN@cub.uca.edu.
Andrea Harshaw (2020 ~ 2021)
I am from Russellville, AR. I am currently a post baccalaureate student at the University of Central Arkansas. I am in the pursuit of earning my M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I graduated summa cum laude from ATU with a Bachelor’s in Music Education in 2014. I taught preschool children in the ABCSS program for four years. I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, working and playing outside, and drinking a lot of coffee every morning before my kids wake up. aharshaw@cub.uca.edu
Duyen Mikeal (2018 ~ 2020)
I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Central Arkansas. I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Central Arkansas with a B.A. in Linguistics, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Spanish minor. In my free time, I love to cook and try new recipes, explore different coffee shops, and spend time with my family and friends. <mmikeal@cub.uca.edu>.
Emily Thompson (2017 ~ 2018)
I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Central Arkansas. I received my B.S.E in Communication Disorders at the University of Arkansas with a minor in Family and Consumer sciences. I love to travel, eat good food, and spend time with my family <ethompson7@cub.uca.edu>.
Darby Daniel (Summer 2017 ~ 2018)
My major is Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Arkansas. I enjoy spoiling my nephews and niece, going to country concerts, going to the lake and river, and making tacos every Tuesday!
Macy Greb (Summer 2017 ~ 2018)
I am a Communication Sciences and Disorders major with a minor in Special Education. I love going on adventures, making funny faces at babies (and dogs), running, hammocking, and drinking large amounts of coffee. Fun fact: I can't go a week without eating ice cream.
Erin Tucker (2016 ~ 2017)
Currently pursuing M.S. in Speech Pathology at University of Central Arkansas. Graduated Cum Laude from Delta State University with B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a minor in Special Education. Special interest in acquired neurogenic communication disorders (etucker4@cub.uca.edu).
Alisa Bour (2017 ~ 2018)
I am from Benton, Arkansas. My major is Communication Sciences and Disorders and my minors are Family and Consumer Sciences and Psychology. I love traveling, going to concerts, and making new friends! (abour1@cub.uca.edu)
Seoyoung Kim (2016-2017)
I'm currently majoring in communication sciences and disorders. I have experience volunteering in UCA's read for success program and working at Pediatrics Plus. I love working with kids and like watching movies on my free time! (skim8@cub.uca.edu)
Caylin Thompson (2016~2019)
My major is Communication Sciences and Disorders; minoring in Family and Consumer Sciences. I am currently a research assistant for Dr. Kim in the CSD department, I love to foster puppies until they find homes, and I do many volunteer opportunities each year such as walking for Alzheimer's and Habitat for Humanity. I love to shop and I love to travel and learn about historical places. (cthompson28@cub.uca.edu)
Beatriz Cope (2016 ~ 2017)
I'm from Fort Smith, AR. I am currently majoring in Communication and Science Disorders, with a minor in Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Central Arkansas. I love to drink coffee and I love to go on new adventures (BCOPE1@cub.uca.edu).
Chelsi Benton (2016~ 2017)
I am from North Little Rock, Arkansas. I love socializing and painting (CBENTON3@cub.uca.edu).
Hannah Murray (2016-2017)
I am from Lonoke, Arkansas. I like crafting and reading, and of course, I love her major, Communication Sciences and Disorders! (hmurray1@cub.uca.edu)
Jennie Le (2014-2016)
Mary Hannah Cornett (2015-2016)
Christina Gomes (2014-2016)
Lacey Drennan (2015-2017)