Naomi Hernandez
Associate Clinical Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Director of Pediatric Field Education
Harry Jersig Center, Room 112
210-431-5502
nahernandez@ollusa.edu
Areas of Expertise
Bilingual/Bicultural Service Provider, Bilingualism/Multicultural Issues, Early Intervention and Language.
Teaching Philosophy
My approach to teaching is strongly rooted in practice. It is my belief that students need opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts. My classes/clinic assignments are designed to fulfil this purpose. I provide a supportive and safe learning environment for students to do this using a combination of readings, videos, lectures, role playing, guided discussions, games, and simulations.
Outside Interests
Spending time with my family, reading, listening to music, and playing board games.
Certifications and Memberships
Certifications
- It Takes Two to Talk – The Hanen Center Certification, 2019
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA in Speech Language Pathology, 2002
- License from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 2002
- Bilingual Training Certificate, 2001, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX.
Professional Memberships
- Texas Speech Language-Hearing Association, 2016-present
- Texas Organization for Multilingual Multicultural Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, 2015-present
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2002-present
Awards
- 2019: Award for Continuing Education, ASHA
- 2018: Grant Funded $1000 for STEAM programs, Texas Cavalier Charitable Foundation
- 2018: Service-Learning Faculty Fellow Certificate, OLLU
- 2016: Award for Continuing Education, ASHA
- 2016: Virginia A. Lindskog Endowed Clinical Service Award, OLLU
Education
- Master of Arts - Communication Science and Disorders, Our Lady of the Lake University
- Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Texas at Austin