Faculty and Staff

Sheryl S. Shoemaker, Ph.D., Au.D., CCC-A


Professor and Department Head
Department of Speech
Director, Louisiana Tech University Speech and Hearing Center
Au.D.: Central Michigan University
Ph.D.: UAMS/UCA

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 308
Phone:  (318) 257-4764
Fax: (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  sshoemaker@latech.edu

 

Speech Communication Faculty

 

Mary Alice Adams, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D.:  University of Alabama

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 222
Phone:  (318) 257-2377
FAX:  (318_ 257-4492
E-Mail:  madams@latech.edu

  

Kevin Merritt,  M.A.

Instructor
M.A.:  Oklahoma State University

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 221
Phone: (318) 257-2069
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  merritt@latech.edu

 

Shane Puckett, M.A.

Instructor
Director of Debate
M.A.:  Arkansas State University

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 211
Phone: (318) 257-2064
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  spuckett@latech.edu

 

Bryan Townsend, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D.:  University of Georgia

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 212
Phone: (318) 257-2065
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  townsend@latech.edu

 

Audiology and Speech-Language Faculty

Matthew Bryan, Au.D., CCC-A

Asistant Professor
Coordinator of Audiological Services
Au.D.:  University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 214A
Phone: (318) 257-3102
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  mbryan@latech.edu 

 

Melinda F. Bryan, Ph.D., CCC-A

Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Au.D. Program
Ph.D.:  University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 214B
Phone: (318) 257-2146
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  melinda@latech.edu 

 

Donna Garner, M.C.D., CCC-SLP

Instructor
M.C.D.:  Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 319
Phone: (318) 257-2693
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  dgarner@latech.edu 

 

Brenda Heiman, Ph.D. 

Professor
Assessment Coordinator
Ph.D.:  University of New Mexico

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 309
Phone: (318) 257-2070
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  bheiman@latech.edu 

 

Lori King, M.A., CCC-SLP 

Instructor
M.A.:  Louisiana Tech University

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 317
Phone: (318) 257-2119
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  lking@latech.edu 

 

Cheryl Leachman, M.A., CCC-SLP

Instructor
M.A.:  Louisiana Tech University

Contact Information:

Office:   Robinson Hall, Room 320
Phone:  (318) 257-2781
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  leachman@latech.edu

 

Steven Madix, Ph.D., CCC-A/SLP

Associate Professor
Ph.D.:  University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 216
Phone: (318) 257-2066
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  smadix@latech.edu

 

Christina Madix, M.A., CCC-SLP

Acting Assistant Professor
M.A.:  Louisiana Tech University 

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 217
Phone: (318) 257-2068
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  cmadix@latech.edu

 

Jessica L. Newman, Au.D., CCC-A

Assistant Professor
Extern Liaison
Au.D.: Louisiana Tech University

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 316
Phone:  (318) 257-2588
Fax:  (318)257-4492
E-Mail:  jnewman@latech.edu

 

Kerri Phillips, SLP.D., CCC-SLP

Associate Professor
SLP.D.:  Nova Southeastern University

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 313
Phone: (318) 257-2586
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  kphillips@latech.edu

 

Daphne Washington, M.A., CCC-SLP

Professional in Residence
Extern Liaison

M.A.: Louisiana Tech University

Contact Information:

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 314
Phone: (318) 257-2539
Fax:  (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  daphnew@latech.edu

 

Staff

Tracy Shrell

Administrative Coordinator III
Department of Speech

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 308
Phone:  (318) 257-4764
Fax: (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  tshrell@latech.edu

 

Sarah Webb

Administrative Assistant II
Department of Speech

Office:  Robinson Hall, Room 112
Phone:  (318) 257-4766
Fax: (318) 257-4492
E-Mail:  rachalc@latech.edu

 

Individuals are treated in a nondiscriminatory manner-that is, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran.  The institution and program comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders pertaining thereto.


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