Education

Ph.D. Gonzaga University, School of Professional Studies

M.A. Washington State University, Speech and Hearing Science

B.A. Washington State University, Speech and Hearing Science

Internships

St. Lukes Medical Center
Gig Harbor School District
Spokane Public Schools

Related Experience

General Practice, Head-Neck-Swallowing Rehabilitation, Editor, Education, Device Development, FDA Compliance, Research, Home Health, Hospitals, University

Practicing since 1986

Committees and Participation

Service-Rehabilitation Committee, American Cancer Society

Private Practice Committee, Washington Speech-Hearing Association

Credentials, Associations, and Listings

American Speech and Hearing Association, Board Certified (CCC-SLP)
Washington State License, Speech-Language Pathologist
National Board Certified Teacher, Exceptional Needs Specialist (NBCT/ECYA-ENS)
Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Fluency Specialist Listing, Stuttering Foundation of America
International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL) Certified Alaryngeal Speech Instructor
Certification in Servox Digital/Inton Artificial Larynx Repair

Publications and Lectures

Various scientific, professional, and history related journal/periodical articles and one book.
Various lectures in the areas of alaryngeal speech, covert stuttering, delayed auditory feedback, disease/communication disorders, Internment of the Japanese, laryngectomy rehabilitation, spasmodic dysphonia.

Extra Curricular

Animal Care, Advocacy, Culinary Arts, Farming, Motorcycling, Northwest History, Natural Soap Formulation, Performing Arts, Travel, Writing

Married to Michelle Shute, M.S., CCC-SLP and we have a terrific son.