Contact Us
Contact Information
Email: csd@stcloudstate.edu
In person: 103 Brown Hall
Phone: (320) 308-2092
Fax: (320) 308-6441
Mailing address:
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
103 Brown Hall
St. Cloud State University
151 8th Street South
St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498
Faculty & Staff
Joy McKenzie
- Department Chair
- Associate Professor
- CCC-SLP, Licensure: Minnesota Department of Health (SLP)
- Ed.D. Higher Education Administration, 2020, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota
- M.S. Speech Language Pathology, 2004, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota
Interests: Pediatric and Adult Motor Speech Disorders, Voice, Cognitive Communication, Pediatric and Adult Dysphagia/Feeding Disorders, Student Development. Trained in SPEAKOUT!®, PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets); Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding.
Jill Klecker Kivel
- Office Manager
- M.A. Organizational Leadership, 2009, Bethel University
- B.A. Mass Communications, 1996, Advertising, Winona State University
(320) 308-2092 | Brown Hall 103
Interests: Marketing and communications, office administration, training, event planning, relationship building, as well as working with our fabulous clients and families. I also love watching our talented students, learn and grow right before my eyes!
Rebecca L. Nelson Crowell
- Graduate Director
- Professor
- CCC-A, Licensure: Minnesota Department of Health (Audiology)
- Au.D. Doctor of Audiology, 2004, Central Michigan University/Vanderbilt University
Interests: Audiology, Pediatric and Adult Audiological Rehabilitation; Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Anti-Racism; Interprofessional Practice; Auditory Processing Disorders; and counseling patients with communication disorders and their families.
Prachi Bengeri
- Clinic Director
- Assistant Professor
- Medical Internship Coordinator
- CCC-SLP, Licensures: Minnesota Department of Education (SLP, Pre K-12)
- M.S. Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, 2001, University of Mysuru, Mysuru, India
prachi.bengeri@stcloudstate.edu
Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorders; Executive Function in Children; Early Childhood Speech and Language Disorders; Childhood Apraxia of Speech; Literacy; Clinical Education.
Sarah Schaefer
- Assistant Professor
- Clinical Educator
- Educational Internship Coordinator
- CCC-SLP, Licensure: Minnesota Department of Health (SLP), Minnesota Department of Education (SLP Pre K-12)
- Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, 2022, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota
- M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2016 St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota
- B.E.S. Elective Studies with an emphasis on Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2013, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota
- A.A.S. English to ASL Interpretation, 2007, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
sarah.schaefer@stcloudstate.edu
Interests: Dual/Multi-lingual Language Learners, American Sign Language, Symbolic Gesture, Language Development and Disorders, Gestalt Language Processing, Pediatric Speech Sound Disorders (Articulation, Phonological, Apraxia, Dysarthria), Fluency Disorders (Lidcombe Program Certified), Clinical Education and Student Development.
Mattie Murrey Tegels
- Assistant Professor
- CCC-SLP, Licensure: Minnesota Department of Health (SLP)
- M.A. Speech Language Pathology, 1992, Washington State University, Spokane, Washington
martha.murrey@stcloudstate.edu
Interests: Infant and Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Adult Swallowing, Adult Cognitive-Communication Disorders, Voice Disorders and Differences; Gender Affirming Voice; Accent Reduction; Aphasia; Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders; Executive Function Disorders; MBSImp Certified; Hanen Certified; SLP Business; SLP Student Career Opportunities
Mary Baumann-Spooner
- Assistant Professor
- CCC-SLP, Licensures: Minnesota Department of Health (SLP); Minnesota Department of Education (SLP Pre K-12+)
- M.S. Communication Disorders, 1998, St. Cloud State University
mary.baumann-spooner@stcloudstate.edu
Interests: Augmentative and Alternative Communication for all ages, trained in PECS, PODD and 4 Blocks of Literacy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Clinical Education.
Janet Tilstra
- Associate Professor
- CCC-SLP, Licensures: Minnesota Department of Health (SLP); Minnesota Department of Education (SLP, Pre K-12)
- Ph.D. Educational Psychology, 2007, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- M.A. Speech Language Pathology, 1991, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Interests: Fluency Disorders; Language and Reading Disorders; Bilingual Language Development, Interprofessional Education and Practice; Culturally Responsive and Antiracist Practices; Wellbeing/Belonging; Applied/Action Research.
Emeriti Faculty
Theresa Estrem
- Emeritus Professor
- CCC-SLP, Licensure: Minnesota Department of Health (SLP)
- Ph.D. Educational Psychology, 2003, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- M.A. Communication Sciences & Disorders, 1984, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorders; Early Childhood Speech and Language Disorders; Cultural-Linguistic Diversity and Anti-Racism; Interprofessional Education & Practice; Clinical Education.
G.N. Rangamani
- Emeritus Professor and Fulbright Scholar
- CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, Licensure: Minnesota Department of Health (SLP)
- Ph.D. Speech Language Pathology, 1991, University of Mysuru, Mysuru, India
Interests: Board Certified in Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders; Voice and Motor Speech Certifications through LSVT LOUD; SPEAK OUT!®; Bilingual Provider; Cultural-Linguistic Diversity; Interprofessional Practice; Research interests in Aphasia, Cognitive-Communication Disorders, Aging, and Bilingualism.
Margery Whites
- Emeritus Professor
- CCC-SLP-Retired
- Ph.D. Speech-Language Pathology, 1988, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
- M.A. Speech-Language Pathology, 1981, University of South Dakota, Vermillion SD
- B.A., English, South Dakota State University, Brookings SD
Interests: Child Language Development and Disorders, Language Assessment and Intervention, School-age Language Abilities, Child Literacy Development, Student Preparation for the Professions (Professional Awareness), Cultural and Linguistic Diversity.
Monica C. Devers
- Emeritus Professor
- CCC-SLP, Licensure: Minnesota Department of Health (SLP)
- Ph.D. Communication Sciences & Disorders, Minor in Linguistics, 1999, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- M.A. Communication Sciences & Disorders, 1991, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- M.S. Information Technology, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
- M.A. (Hons.) English and Politics, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
Interests: Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Anomalies; Phonological Development and Disorders; Assessment; Interprofessional Practice.