communication disorders

the faculty

MATTHEW ROUSE CV (PDF | 125 KB) Connections Article (PDF | 53 KB) BLOG

University Rank: Associate Professor; Dept. Chair

Degrees: B.S. Biological Sciences, University of Redlands; M.S. Communication Disorders, University of Redlands; M.A. Christian Apologetics, Biola University; SLP.D in progress (ABD), NOVA Southeastern University.

Specialty Areas: Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Dysphagia

Fall Courses: Introduction to Human Disabilities, Neurology & Neurological Conditions, Fluency Disorders, Voice & Craniofacial Disorders

Spring Courses: Anatomy & Physiology of Speech, Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Capstone Research Project in Communication Disorders, Dysphagia

Personal Information: Professor Rouse has been married to his wife, Chrissie, for 6 years. They live in Mission Viejo and attend Christ Community Church of Laguna Hills where Prof. Rouse serves as the Director of Adult Ministries and elder.

Contact Information: matt.rouse@biola.edu; (562) 944-0351x5452

YVANA HERNANDEZ

University Rank: Assistant Professor; Clinic Director
Degrees: B.A. Communicative Disorders, California State University Fullerton; M.A. Speech-Pathology, California State University, Los Angeles; M.S. Educational Administration, California State University, Fullerton
Specialty Areas: Pedriatic Population, Autism, Bilingual/Multicultural assessment and intervention
Fall Courses: Multicultural Issues in Communicative Disorders, Clinic practicum
Spring Courses: Therapeutic Methods, Child and Adolescent Language Disorders
Personal Information: Professor Hernandez has been married to her husband Ralph for 8 years. They have a little boy (Joshua) and a little girl (Elizabeth). They live in La Habra and attend Calvary Chapel, La Habra.
Contact Information: yvana.hernandez@biola.edu; (562) 944-0351 x5434

TONYA DANTUMA

University Position: Assistant Professor
Degrees: B.A. Communication Disorders, Biola University; M.A. Communication Disorders, California State University, Fullerton
Specialty Areas: Pediatric Speech and Language Disorders
Fall Courses: Speech & Language Development, Clinic Supervision
Spring Courses: Clinical Phonetics & Phonology; Clinic Supervision
Personal Information: Tonya has been married to her husband, John, for 14 years. They have three children, Taylor (11), Karly (9), and Jonah (6). They live in Lakewood and attend Rosewood Church where John is an elder, Tonya is a small group leader, and their children are involved in a variety of children’s ministries. Tonya enjoys the time she spends at her children’s soccer games and practices, and relaxes by reading, running, and camping.

Contact Information: tonya.dantuma@biola.edu; (562) 944-0351 x5458

communication disorders

LORI NEWPORT
University Rank: Part-time Professor, Audiology
Degrees: B.A. Communication Disorders, Biola; M.A. Communication Disorders, Cal State Los Angeles
Specialty Areas: Audiology
Fall Courses: Aural Rehabilitation
Spring Courses: Introduction to Audiology
Personal Information: Lori has been married to Mark since graduation from Biola in 1992. She has 3 children Kayla, Jacob and Janell. For recreation she enjoys reading, learning, cooking and running. She attends Calvary Church of Placentia.
Contact Information: Lnewport@dslextreme.com; (562) 777-4072

TERI HOPPER CV (PDF | 5 KB)
University Rank: Part-time Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
Degrees: BA, Biola University, Communication Disorders; MS, University of Redlands, Communication Disorders
Specialty Areas: Medical Speech Pathology specializing in Speech, Language and Swallowing Therapy for Adults
Courses: Fluency Disorders Fall 2007, Dysphagia Spring 2008
Personal Information: Teri lives in Costa Mesa and currently works at Healthsouth Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital. She enjoys the variety and collaboration with other therapy disciplines in her job. She is involved at Rock Harbor church in Costa Mesa. Teri enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, as well as cooking, reading, and traveling.
Contact Information: teri.a.hopper@biola.edu; (562) 777-4072

TALISA BLOUNT CV (PDF | 7KB)
University Rank: Part-time Professor, Audiology
Degrees: BA from Biola University, MA from San Diego State University, AuD from University of Florida, Fall 2007
Specialty Areas: Pediatric and Adult Audiology
Courses: Aural Rehabilitation & Audiology
Personal Information: Talisa attends Bridges Church and is involved in the Sunday morning setup team and a home fellowship. Talisa enjoys going to see Christian bands in concert and traveling.
Contact Information: talisab@hotmail.com; (562) 777-4072