Caroline Gammill
Assistant Professor
School of Speech-Language Pathology
Biography
Dr. Gammill has a deep passion for the brain, particularly in understanding the neural and cognitive processes that occur in recovery after a brain injury, as well as how adults learn. As a clinician at heart, she brings a wealth of experience from a diverse range of settings, including post-acute neuro rehab, acute care, inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, private practice, and home health. Dr. Gammill is especially dedicated to bridging the gap between research and practice, focusing on teaching both students and practicing SLPs practical, evidence-based approaches to care.
Education
- SLPD, Northwestern University
- M.S. Emphasis in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology, Texas Christian University
- B.A. Communication Sciences and Disorders and Spanish, Harding University
Areas of Expertise
- Scholarship of teaching and learning
- Neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders
- Implementation science in CSD
- Bilingual speech-language pathology
Topics
- Best practices in distance education in CSD graduate programs
- Cognition, including rehabilitation of attention, memory, and executive functions
- Acquired brain injury
- Aphasia