Graduate Spotlights

Career shift success
As a career switcher — a nontraditional student — Ticknor has found Longwood to be a welcoming and supportive community

CSD student thrives under alumna mentorship
Graduate Kiara Williams builds bilingual SLP expertise through externship at award-winning practice

Passion for accessibility and collaboration
Acey Holmes turned her Longwood education into a thriving career as a home health SLP, educator, and founder of a company focused on accessible learning tools for all children

Tim Worthen blazed a trail
From pioneering telepractice research to leading speech therapy services in Idaho, Tim Worthen credits Longwood’s immersive clinical training and enduring faculty support for his success

Listening with love
Alison King’s passion for helping children with hearing impairments fuels her leadership of Longwood’s CSD program, where students benefit from hands-on clinical work, innovative externships, and a 100% PRAXIS pass rate.

Learning beyond the university walls
Amber Gordon and Kurustun Musick's research highlights the need for accessible special education resources

Faculty and students partner for research
A collaborative effort highlights Longwood’s emphasis on hands-on learning and prepares students for professional success

In her sister’s steps
Sisters Alyssa and Jennifer Hazelgrove reflect on their shared journey through Longwood's CSD program, highlighting the bonds formed and the knowledge passed down in their careers as speech-language pathologists