- Ph.D. Communication Disorders (Linguistics, minor), Louisiana State University
- M.A. Speech-Language Pathology, Western Michigan University
- B.S. Audiology and Speech Sciences, Michigan State University
Research Interests:
- Acquisition and Development of Child African American English
- Speech and language assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse children
- Barriers, opportunities, and potential impacts in reducing or eliminating equity gaps of underserved student population in higher education
Previous Courses Taught:
- CMD 527 – Seminar in Child Language Disorders (Birth to Three)
- CMD 528 – Seminar in Child Language Disorders (School-Age Population)
- CMD 532 – Research Methods
- CMD 558 – Seminar in Multicultural Issues
- CMD 582 – Special Topics in Communicative Disorders
Professional Memberships:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Contact Information
- Email: brandi.l.newkirk@jsums.edu
- Phone: 601-979-1609
- Office: H.P. Jacobs Administration Tower, Office 710