Kristin Berndt

Name: Kristin Berndt, M.S., CCC-SLP

Education:

• Doctorate of Education, Winona State University, anticipated 2027
• MS in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska, Omaha, 2013
• BS in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Minnesota State University Mankato, 2011

Teaching: Kristin’s goals are to enhance students' clinical experience in speech language pathology, specifically related to working with pediatric and adolescent clients, while facilitating optimal application of classroom instruction to clinical practice.

Current Courses:

• CDIS 695 Clinical Practicum: Communication Disorders
• CDIS 696 Comprehensive Assessment Clinic
• CDIS 697 Professional Preparation in Speech-Language Pathology
• CDIS 698 Internship

Areas of Interest: Kristin’s areas of focus include student education and mentorship in order to develop evidence-based practice in clinical delivery. Her goals are to collaborate with other departments at the university, and other professionals in the field to provide real-world experiences and opportunities, while developing knowledgeable and skilled clinicians ready for practice after graduation.

Presentations: 

Berndt, K., Dohm, M. (2025). Lessons Learned in Selecting Modalities for Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student Simulation. International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare. Orlando, FL.

Pittelko, R., Poburka, B., Berndt, K. (2024).  Student internships in the medical setting: Lessons learned & opportunities.  Presented at the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Minneapolis, MN (April 2024).

Pittelko, R., Poburka, B., & Berndt, K. (2023).  Student internships in the medical setting: Lessons learned & opportunities.  Presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, MA (November 2023).