Meet Our Providers
AUDIOLOGY
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Alexa Murzyn, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Audiologist Dr. Murzyn became interested in audiology while placed in a hearing-impaired preschool class for an honor's practicum at Kennesaw State University. After living for a year in Japan teaching English, she earned her Doctorate of Audiology degree at the University of Florida. Dr. Murzyn completed her Au.D. externship training at the University of Texas at Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders. At Callier, she was able to participate in intensive rehabilitation seminars, as well as experience many types of clinical settings. She had the pleasure of working with diverse populations on the islands of Maui and Hawaii before returning to Atlanta. In her spare time, Dr. Murzyn enjoys reading, hiking, playing the violin, tap dancing and learning about new places, people and things. "I am fortunate to work in a field that allows me to not only fulfill my passion for helping others, but also allows me to meet wonderful people from all walks of life."
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AUDITORY-VERBAL THERAPY / AURAL REHABILITATION
An Auditory Verbal Therapist (LSLS Cert AVT®) is a qualified Teacher of the Deaf, Audiologist, and/or Speech and Language Therapist who has undergone three years of post-graduate training to qualify as a listening and spoken language specialist (LSLS Cert AVT®). This is an international accreditation certified by the AG Bell Academy.
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Alison Tucker, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT
Clinical Supervisor Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Auditory-Verbal Therapist Speech-Language Pathologist Alison joined AVC in January of 1996. She had 8 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist before she became a certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist. Her background includes a Master’s degree from the University of Georgia in Speech Pathology. She is also the parent of a 1999 AVC graduate who has bilateral cochlear implants. Alison has presented at multiple national conferences on topics related to pediatric hearing loss. Alison has her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and is licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the state of Georgia. Alison has also earned designation as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist-Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist by the Alexander Graham Bell Academy.
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Lauren Seale, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVT
Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Auditory-Verbal Therapist Speech-Language Pathologist Lauren joined AVC in October 2013. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina and her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Virginia. As part of her graduate study, she treated children with hearing loss and their families according to the principles of Auditory-Verbal Therapy. Along with her colleagues at AVC, Lauren has presented at the national Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) conference. Lauren has her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and is licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the state of Georgia. Lauren has also earned designation as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist-Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist by the Alexander Graham Bell Academy.
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Sarah Radlinski, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT
Bilingual Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Auditory-Verbal Therapist Speech-Language Pathologist Sarah joined AVC in June of 2014. Sarah completed her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with minors in Linguistics and Spanish, from the University of Florida in 2012. She earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University in 2014. Sarah was on the pediatric hearing loss specialty track at Vanderbilt and was also a LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) trainee. Sarah completed her externship at The Children’s Cochlear Implant Center at UNC. Sarah is proficient in Spanish and provides Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) intervention for Spanish-speaking children and families in their native language. Sarah also currently serves as the Latino Programming Director for the Georgia state chapter of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Sarah additionally serves as a volunteer with Hear the World Foundation and is currently working with the families of children in Panama who received donated cochlear implants, as well as training the local professional on how to best obtain LSL outcomes (via in-person visits and tele-practice). Additionally, Sarah has presented at multiple national and international conferences on how to provide LSL intervention that is culturally and linguistically relevant for Spanish-speaking families of children with hearing loss. Sarah has her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the state of Georgia. Sarah has also earned designation as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist-Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist by the Alexander Graham Bell Academy.
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Jonathan Jolivette, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT
Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Auditory-Verbal Therapist Speech-Language Pathologist Jonathan joined AVC in June 2015. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Spanish from the University of Houston and his Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina. While at UNC, Jonathan was a participant in a U.S. Department of Education Training Grant which prepared him to serve infants, toddlers and school-age children with hearing loss. Jonathan has presented on topics related to pediatric hearing loss at the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) conference. Jonathan has his Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and is licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the state of Georgia. Jonathan has also earned designation as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist-Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist by the Alexander Graham Bell Academy.
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Sarah Spencer, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT
Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Auditory-Verbal Therapist Speech-Language Pathologist Sarah joined AVC in June of 2016 as our therapist for our Macon satellite location. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. During her time there, she was part of a nationally funded grant for training graduate students to work with children with hearing loss, and devoted much of her coursework and clinical studies to working with the birth-to-five population. She previously graduated from UNC's psychology program in 2012, with a minor in Linguistics, where she developed a passion for language. Outside of her coursework, Sarah has worked as a teacher and researcher for the Middle School Writing Project at UNC-CH, and as a camp counselor for children with language impairments. She also participated in a camp specifically for children with hearing loss in the North Carolina mountains, and trained at the Children's Cochlear Implant Center at UNC. Sarah has presented on topics related to pediatric hearing loss at the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) conference. Sarah holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the state of Georgia. Sarah has also earned designation as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist-Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist by the Alexander Graham Bell Academy.
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Brooke Steinwascher, M.S., CCC-SLP
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist Brooke joined AVC in June of 2018. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, with a minor in Spanish from the University of Denver in 2010. She earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill in 2018. During her time at the University of North Carolina, Brooke worked as student clinician at the Children’s Cochlear Implant Center (CCIC) for two semesters, treating children and adults with hearing loss, including participants in the Pediatric Unilateral Hearing Loss study, under the supervision of Dr. Maegan Evans and Sandra Hancock. Additionally, she participated in the Outcomes of School-Age Children who are Hard of Hearing (OSACHH) study, under the mentorship of Dr. Melody Harrison. Brooke is proficient in Spanish and is serving our Spanish speaking families at AVC.
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Sarah Hudgins, M.S., CF-SLP
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist Sarah graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish and earned her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Carolina. Sarah gained experience in her graduate program working with children with hearing loss through her research in the Written Language Lab as well as her participation in the Auditory-Verbal/Cochlear Implant specialization track. She also has experience using her Spanish background to work with Spanish-bilingual children and their families. Sarah is currently completing her Clinical Fellowship year under the supervision of Sarah Radlinski while also pursuing her Auditory-Verbal Therapy/Listening and Spoken Language certification. Sarah enjoys running, hiking and camping, spending time with her family and friends, and trying out new recipes!
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