Faculty
Dr. Jenn Holst, Au.D., CCC-A
Clinical Professor
Audiology Program Director
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 119
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), 2004, Salus University
- Master of Science (M.S.), Audiology, 1999, Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech and Hearing Sciences, 1997, University of Wyoming
Professional Interests: Pediatric diagnostics including early identification, hearing conservation, auditory evoked potentials, ototoxins/otoprotectants, and otoacoustic emissions
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Reading, traveling, puzzles, cooking and creating desserts
Dr. Curtis Billings, Ph.D., CCC-A
Associate Professor
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 221
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Audiology, 2008, University of Washington
- Master of Science (M.S.), Audiology, 2002, University of Washington
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech & Hearing Science (Spanish Minor), 2000, University of Utah
Professional Interests: Auditory plasticity, hearing aid acclimatization, auditory training, speech perception in noise, auditory evoked potentials, brain-behavior relationships, and aging
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Camping, hiking, and family time
Kristina Blaiser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Professor
Office: Meridian Health Science Center, Room 808C
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Speech-Language Hearing Sciences, 2010, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication Disorders and Speech Sciences, 1998, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1996, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Professional Areas of Interests: Program evaluation and assessment of children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing, family coaching, telehealth models of service delivery
Personal Interests/Hobbies: time with family and friends, outdoor activities, music & reading
Dr. Jeff Brockett, Ed.D, CCC-A
Associate Professor
Audiology Admissions Coordinator
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 122
Education
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology, 2002, Idaho State University
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.), Special Education, 1998, Idaho State University
- Master of Science (M.S.), Audiology, 1987, Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication, 1982, University of Idaho
Professional Interests: Vestibular and Balance Evaluation, Wide Band Reflectance, Auditory Pathologies, Online Learning
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Photography, metal and woodworking
Dr. Corrie Holmes, Au.D., CCC-A
Clinical Professor Clinic Director: Onsite Pocatello Clinic
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 121
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), 2011, Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech Pathology and Audiology, 2007, University of Nevada Reno
Professional Interests: Hearing Conservation, Hearing Assistive Technologies, Pediatric Diagnostics, and Business Management
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, running, cooking, and spending time with family
Dr. Chris Sanford, Ph.D., CCC-A
Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development
Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 204
Education
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2006-2009, Boys Town National Research Hospital
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Audiology, 2006, University of Washington
- Master of Science (M.S.), Audiology, 1999, Brigham Young University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Audiology and Psychology, 1997, Brigham Young University
Professional Interests: Pediatric hearing screening and assessment including middle-ear diagnostic techniques (e.g., wideband reflectance) and otoacoustic emissions, translational research with goals of improving diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairment in pediatric populations
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with family, gardening, mountain biking and cooking
Debbie Vieira, M.S., CCC-A
Clinical Assistant Professor
Externship Coordinator
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 108A
- Master of Science (M.S.), Audiology, 1997, Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 1992, Idaho State University
Dr. Mary Whitaker, Au.D., CCC-A
Professor Emeritus
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), 2005, University of Florida
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.), Special Education, 1998, Idaho State University
- Masters of Science (M.S.), Audiology, 1986, University of Arizona
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech and Hearing Science, 1984, University of Utah
Professional Interests: Pediatric and Educational Audiology, Genetics, Distance learning, and Online learning.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Golfing, fishing, gardening, reading, country skiing, hiking and college football.
Dr. Ron Schow, Ph.D., CCC-A
Professor Emeritus
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 308A
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Audiology, 1974, Northwestern University
- Master of Science (M.S.), Speech Pathology and Audiology, 1969, Utah State University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Zoology, 1967, Utah State University
Publications
Professional Interests:
Dr. Josara Wallber, Au.D., CCC-A
Clinical Associate Professor Emerita
Education
- Doctor of Audiology (AuD) - 2005, Salus University
- Master of Science (M.S.) - Audiology. 1980. Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Speech and Hearing Sciences, 1975. Colorado State University
Professional Interests: Cochlear Implants, Usher Syndrome
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Weaving, hiking, sailing, lacrosse
