Joanna Burk
I work as a speech pathologist asst in Texas. This is my first "real" job, although I'm not sure when I'll feel like a real grown up. So far, the piece I like the most is "Eighteen Minutes."
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B.S. in Speech, Language, and Hearing SciencesInterests
Ferrets, animals, reading, writing, ball pythons, autism, signed language, leopard geckos, stuttering, exercise, fiction, language disorders, speech pathologyFavorites
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Christmas ShoppingChristmas haiku contest
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How to Make the Easiest Peach Cobbler EverA friend of mine shared this recipe with me and it demands to be passed on. It's so easy, even I can do it. -
Improving Behavior in the ClassroomIf you ask any teacher what he or she would change about the classroom environment, the overwhelming response would be "behavior." One way to improve behavior is by using direct language. -
Eighteen MinutesSomeone was knocking at the door. Heather groaned, struggling to secure the last hot roller in her hair and answer the door at the same time. She swung the door open and frowned at the man on the porch.
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Penguin Feeding at the Dallas AquariumThis penguin gets some individual attention and a fishy treat. Among other wildlife, the Dallas Aquarium boasts penguins, manatees, exotic birds, reptiles, otters, primates, and, of course, fish. -
Kitten RingwormAlthough there are several different kinds of fungi that cause ringworm, the most common species found on kittens is Microsporum Canis (or M. canis). -
Myths About StutteringMyths about stuttering and its causes have been around for centuries. These are just begging to be busted.
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Hip Hop Abs: A Review of the Fitness ProgramI need to get in shape, but I can't bring myself to go to the gym. Instead, I work out at home. Here's my take on Shaun T's Hip Hop Abs.
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A Review of the Fitness Program Slim in 6With so many fitness programs out there, it's hard to pick just one. Here's my review of the program Slim in 6. -
Do More Than Read to Your Child This SummerEncourage your child's language development. It's is easy as asking a question. -
Prepare Your Home for a FerretFerret-proofing your house never ends and constantly changes, so be patient, be diligent, and stay flexible. -
Freakin' Awesome White Elephant Gift IdeasHere are a few tips and ideas that will get you going toward a rockin' White Elephant Christmas party. -
Hi, I'm Your Substutite TeacherA day in the life of a substitute teacher is erratic at best, sheer torture at worst.
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Cheap Toys and Games for FerretsPart of the appeal of ferrets is that they remain playful well into adulthood, but six to eight years worth of ferret toys can really do a number on your bank account. No worries! All your ferrets need for a wonderful playtime can be found right around your own home. -
A Few Questions About FerretsI adore ferrets and think that everyone else should too. However, I do not think that everyone should own one. -
A Little TNR: An Answer to the Growing Stray Cat ProblemMany organizations across the nation are using this method to help control the feral cat population -- without using the needle. -
How Not to React While Speaking with a Person Who StuttersApproximately 1% of the world's population consists of people who stutter. With statistics like that, you are bound to run into at least one person with this condition at one point or another.
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Cochlear Implants: What Are They and Why the Debate?In the 1950's, research began on a new device: the cochlear implant. This innovative invention would surpass the conventions of hearing aids, while stirring up controversy between the hearing society and the people whose world it was created to change. -
Is NutriSystem a Good System?In the next five minutes I had NutriSystem breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks strewn across my living room floor. -
Dealing with the OCD DiagnosisMingling with my newfound hunger for knowledge was a nagging skepticism; could I be making this up? I spent sessions with my therapist fighting the desire to ask, "What if this isn't OCD, after all?"