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Lory Chrane

Faculty Spotlight: Lory Chrane

Lory Chrane was originally a special education major before stepping into the world of speech-language pathology. Before she joined the Wildcat family, Lory attended Valdosta State University in Georgia until she met her soon-to-be husband. After they married, she transferred to Abilene Christian University (ACU) in her junior year to pursue a B.A. in Communication … Continued

Faculty Spotlight: Lauren Kinamon

When you meet Professor Lauren Kinamon, you’re struck not only by her kind demeanor but by her presence. Soft-spoken yet unmistakably strong, she carries a quiet confidence that inspires trust and admiration in both her students and colleagues. As a dedicated Speech-Language pathologist and instructor at ACU Online, Lauren brings a blend of compassion, expertise, … Continued

Dr. Brenda Bender

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Brenda Bender

From renowned communications scholar to winning ACU’s Teacher of the Year Award to having supervised the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at both Abilene and Dallas campuses, Dr. Brenda Bender is a well-known name and leader amongst her colleagues and speech pathology students. Whether she’s managing the next cohort of students entering their first … Continued

Erika McLean

Alumna and Faculty Spotlight: Erika (Cook ’14) McLean 

As a mother, wife, instructor, program director and endoscopist, Abilene Christian University faculty member Erika (Cook ’14) McLean hopes to make a difference in the lives of those around her and is eager to produce change in her students and her field. As a therapist, she finds joy in helping patients understand their options regarding … Continued

Kayla

Student Spotlight: Kayla Perez

Three words can be used to describe Kayla Perez: bright, young, and full of life. As a self-proclaimed Houston, Texas native and proud Latina, Kayla Perez is the perfect example of a go-getter. From studying around the clock to taking care of her horses to spending time with her boyfriend and family, Kayla doesn’t let … Continued