Clinical Faculty
Office: Davis Hall, 258
Email: nmdf@iup.edu
Phone: 724-357-2978
Education
BS - The Pennsylvania State University, 1998 - Communication Disorders
MS - Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2000 - Speech-Language Pathology
SLPD - Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2023 - Speech-Language Pathology
Teaching Areas
SPLP 420 - Undergraduate Speech Clinic
SPLP 661 - Treatment Clinic
SPLP 662 - Diagnostic Clinic
SPLP 663 - Hearing Clinic
SPLP 796/798 - Internship Supervision
Professional Interests and Certification
Language and Literacy
Autism and Developmental Disorders
School-Based Issues
Professional Certifications
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, 2000
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, License in Speech-Language Pathology, 2000
Selected Publications or Presentations
Cowburn, K. (2023). The effects of a scaffolded clinical experience on evidence-based practice behaviors and confidence in novice student clinicians. (Unpublished doctoral capstone). Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
Cowburn, K. (2023, March). Phonological Awareness Assessment and Intervention. Invited presentation for the Rivery Valley School District.
McMasters, A. & Cowburn, K. (2020, January). Indiana Area School District Literacy Multi-Tiered System of Supports Update. Invited presentation for the Indiana Area School District Academic Committee.
Porter, K. and Turton, L. J. (1999) Internet Access-Websites for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention.
Turton, L. J., Johnson, E., and Porter, K. (1999) The Phonological Therapy of Dr. Charles Van Riper. American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention.