Teamwork Makes the Dream Work for PFDs in Public Schools with Kristen West

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****Guest: Dr. Kristen West, M.A., CCC-SLP - In today’s episode of First Bite, we are delighted to welcome back Dr. Kristen West, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss her work as an SLP in public schools. Kristen is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania and is currently also pursuing her educational doctorate at Slippery Rock University. In our conversation with Kristen, we delve into the challenges of setting up a program in public schools and how her journey led her to work in that space. We spend some time appreciating the role advocacy plays in special education services in schools and how our host, Michelle Dawson, in collaboration with Angie Neal, was able to pass a proposal that will benefit countless children in South Carolina for years to come. Listening in, you'll hear Michelle break down the many aspects of working as an SLP in public schools and what she has learned throughout her career. She expands on the inextricable relationship between nutrition and learning, the unique challenges cafeterias pose for children with PFDs, and the essential role of teamwork among nurses, teachers, and parents. We loved having Kristen back on the show, and we know you’ll find the conversation as informative and inspiring as we did! For all this and much more, join us today!