Jennifer Eggert, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT

Jennifer M. Eggert, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT
Jennifer Eggert, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDTMarquette University

Harriet Barker Cramer Hall, 267G

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-3547

Clinical Assistant Professor

Speech Pathology and Audiology

Jennifer Marie Eggert, MS, CCC-CLP, C/NDT earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1997 and 1999 respectively).  Jennifer has spent her entire career providing evaluation and treatment for infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children with a cariety of congenital and acquired diagnoses.  Jennifer's focus has consistently been in the area of oral-motor/feeding disorders.  She has extensive experience with medically involved/fragile children in the Birth-to-Three, Outpatient and Home Health (Post NICU) settings in addition to years to experience providing respiratory/phonatory assessment and intervention with a primarily tracheostomy/ventilator dependent pediatric population.  During her time in the field, Jennifer has delivered services to socio-economically diverse populations where she has employed skills in both counseling and coaching of caregivers.  Jennifer spent nearly 15 years as an instructor for the University of Wisconsin system where she taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate level courses in addition to providing both on and off campus student supervision.  Jennifer is certified in Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), received Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) training in 2008, and is a certified Neurodevelopmental (NDT) therapist.  Jennifer was the WSHA 2013 Speech Language Pathologist of the Year, is an ASHA ACE (Award for Continuing Education) recipient and a 2016 BIZTimes Healthcare Hero.  Jennifer currently supervises an off campus community outreach practicum at Gigi's Playhouse in Fox Point, WI.  This clinical placement provides students the opportunity to provide intervention to children with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities.

Education

  • B.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
  • M.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Courses Taught

  • SPPA 1001: Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • SPPA 3964: Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology 1: Campus Clinic
  • SPPA 4964: Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology 2: Campus Clinic
  • SPPA 6965: Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Campus Clinic
  • SPPA 6966: Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Diagnostic Methods

Professional Affiliations

  • American Speech Language Hearing Association Certificate (ASHA)
  • Special Interest Group 13 Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
  • Special Interest Group 10 Issues in Higher Education
  • Wisconsin Speech Language Hearing Association (WSHA)
    • SLP At Large (2017-present)
    • Founding Member and Co-Chair of WSHA Convention Birth to Six Track (2005-present)
  • Neuro Developmental Treatment Association
  • Wisconsin DSPS License
  • Governor Appointed Birth to Three Interagency Coordinating Council
  • Board of Directors for the Sonneberg School