Allow me to introduce the larynx...

I'm pretty excited about the new opportunity that has presented itself recently. I was offered to teach a class on voice disorders and fluency at Fresno State in the Fall. I thought about this quite a bit... taking on a third job probably isn't something to take lightly. I decided though, that an opportunity like this is not to be missed.

This morning I asked David, another SLP and my supervisor, if he'd be interested in taking on some of the responsibility and he basically said no, he had no interest. He did say that he'd help with pointers, etc. and even let some students observe him if need be. So I called my old professor back and gave him the news... that I'm in! So I should be signing a contract soon for teaching in the Fall semester. I'm very nervous because I feel like this was just me a few years ago in these classes! He assured me though that it might be a unique perspective to see a young professional now back and teaching. It's gonna be so weird to be the reason for other people's stress during finals instead of the other way around.

Here's the course description out of the catalog:

 CDDS 115. Disorders of Fluency and Voice (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 80, 95, 101, 102. Normal and deviant vocal productions; introduction to assessment and treatment principles of analysis, measurement, and management of fluency disorders in children and adults. (Formerly CSD 115)

Sounds pretty exciting. Shaping young SLP's of the future! 3 hours of hearing myself talk. I can't wait to say "Allow me to introduce... your friend and mine... the larynx!" I can't wait to educate about the voice and spread the vocal fold love... now is the time to teach while I'm still young and passionate... it was all the old bitter teachers that made me want to cry. Right? Just give me 4 pets and say this was a good decision...