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My teaching philosophy, courses, & workshops

Teaching

Teaching: Welcome

Teaching Statement

I received my PhD in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2015 and recently completed a T32 postdoctoral fellowship in neurodevelopmental disabilities at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities. In addition to the training provided in my coursework, I attended the Future Faculty Fellowship Program at UNC Chapel Hill’s Center for Faculty Excellence, where I learned essential skills for teaching adult learners.


I have had the opportunity to mentor students and teach courses, guest lectures, and workshops for a wide variety of learners, from undergraduate students who are exploring their career options to masters, doctoral, and postdoctoral trainees who are gaining advanced degrees in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, special education, psychology, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. My teaching has taken me to local parent and professional meetings in North Carolina and to international conferences and workshops across the United States and Bolivia, where I have had the opportunity to teach in both English and Spanish.


Teaching is such a joy to me, and I am excited to share my experiences with you here. Please explore my teaching portfolio to find out why, how, and what I teach.

Teaching: Personal Statement
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Why I Teach

Group Discussion

How I Teach

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What I Teach

Teaching: Portfolio

"This class was by far my favorite class I have taken all year. The material was current and relevant to my interests and field. Classes were engaging and provided great information."

"Kinard put a lot of time and effort into the class; she gave a lot of feedback and ways to improve; she was enthusiastic and loved what she taught"

"I really feel like the information that we learned are things that every person should know, especially individuals who want to have or work with kids. This is an excellent course and professor that should be kept around!"

"I learned so much helpful information in this workshop! One of the best trainings I've attended!"

"Very knowledgeable, training very interesting & HELPFUL"

Teaching: Testimonials
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