Educational Background	Research Interests	Presentations	Publications	Course Instruction	Affiliations and Memberships

Jessica L. Sofranko, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Office Address: 312 Lally School of Education The College of Saint Rose 432 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203 (518) 454-5149 Email

Major Areas of Research Interests:

• Voice, singing voice, speech science, pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders

Presentations:

• International:

  • Sofranko, J.L. & Prosek, R.A. (2012). The effect of experience on classification of voice quality. Annual Voice Symposium, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Tellis, C.M., Bauman, L., & Sofranko, J. (2009). Teachers’ knowledge of issues related to the care of the voice. Annual Voice Symposium, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Tellis, C.M., Bauman, L., & Sofranko, J. (2009). What do professional voice users learn about vocal use, care and hygiene before entering the profession? Annual Voice Symposium, Philadelphia, PA.
    

• National:

  • Sofranko, J.L. & Prosek, R.A. (2010). The effect of experience on classification of voice quality. ASHA Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Sofranko, J.L., Tellis, C.M., Clarke, K., & Tellis, G.M. (2010). Pediatric caregivers’ perception of the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation. ASHA Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Tellis, G. M., Hedge, M.N., Bressler, L., Sofranko, J., & Frey, K. (2009). The importance of research designs coursework: Survey of Communicative Disorders Departments. ASHA Convention, New Orleans, LA.

  • Tellis, G.M., Sofranko, J., Frey, K., Bressler, L., & Kyle, K. (2009). Middle and high school students views about bullying and stuttering. ASHA Convention, New Orleans, LA.
    

• State:

  • Sofranko, J.L. & Prosek, R.A. (2012). The effect of experience on classification of voice quality. Pennsylvania Speech-Language and Hearing Association (PSHA) Convention, Lancaster, PA.

  • Sofranko, J.L. & Prosek, R.A. (2010). The effect of experience on classification of voice quality. Graduate Student Research Forum, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.

  • Sofranko, J., Frey, K., Tellis, C.M. (2010). Pediatric caregivers’ perception of the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation. Pennsylvania Speech-Language and Hearing Association (PSHA) Convention, State College, PA.

  • Tellis, G. M., Hegde, J., Bressler, L., & Sofranko, J. (2009). Bullying and stuttering: Strategies for middle and high school children who stutter. Pennsylvania Speech-Language and Heari Association (PSHA) Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Tellis, G. M., Bressler, L., & Sofranko, J. (2009). Are graduate students being trained in research methodology? Pennsylvania Speech-Language and Hearing Association (PSHA) Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Tellis, G. M., Sofranko, J., Bressler, L., & Michael, K. (2009). Update: A national study of school speech-language pathologists comfort levels with treating stuttering. Pennsylvania Speech-Language and Hearing Association (PSHA) Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Sofranko, J., Bauman, L., Tellis, C. M. (2009). How do individuals with dysphagia perceive the effectiveness of VitalStim therapy? Pennsylvania Speech-Language Hearing Association (PSHA)Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Tellis, C. M., Bauman, L., Sofranko, J. (2009). What makes a voice authoritative? Pennsylvania Speech-Language Hearing Association (PSHA) Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Sofranko, J. L. (2006). CHARGE Syndrome. Geisinger Healthsouth, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Danville, PA.

  • Sofranko, J. L. (2007). Depression. Geisinger Healthsouth, Acute Care Rehabilitation, Danville, PA.

  • Sofranko, J. L. (2008). Anatomy & Physiology of the Swallow. Geisinger Healthsouth, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Danville, PA.

  • Sofranko,J.L. (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012). Pediatric Dysphagia and Feeding Disorders. Misericordia University, Dallas, PA.

  • Sofranko, J.L. (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation and dysphagia therapy. Misericordia University, Dallas, PA.
    

Publications:

• Sofranko, J.L. & Prosek, R.A. (2012). The effect of experience on classification of voice quality. Journal of Voice, 26(3), p. 299-303.

Course Instruction:

• CSD 301 Acoustics - The Pennsylvania State University

• CSD 204 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech/Swallowing

• CSD 350 - Voice Disorders

• CSD 230 - Communication Acoustics

• CSD 603 - Pediatric Motor Speech and Swallowing Disorders

• CSD 244 - Statistics

Professional Affiliations:

• American Speech Language Hearing Association

• New York State Speech-Language Hearing Association

• Capital Area Speech-Language & Hearing Association

• National Association of Teachers of Singing

• The New York Singing Teacher’s Association, Inc.

Professional Memberships:

• American Speech Language Hearing Association
• New York State Speech-Language Hearing Association
• Capital Area Speech-Language & Hearing Association
• National Association of Teachers of Singing
• The New York Singing Teacher’s Association, Inc.
• Member, Women's Chorale