Education
- Ph.D., Speech and Hearing Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2006
- M.A., Speech Pathology, Hampton University, VA, 1997
- B.A., English Education, Hampton University, VA, 1992
Publications
- Armstrong, J. (2011). Serving children with emotional/behavioral disorders: A collaborative approach. ASHA Leader, June 24.
- Cheatham, G.A., Armstrong, J., & Santos, R. M. (2009). “Y’all Listenin?”: Accessing children’s dialects in preschool. Young Exceptional Children, 12, 2-14.
- Lybolt, J., Armstrong, J., Techmanski, K., & Gottfred, C. (2007) Building language throughout the year: The preschool early literacy curriculum. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Honors
- 4/2009 - Hanen Program Certification. Hanen Program.
- 4/2005 - Graduate Teaching Certification. Certification provided on behalf of the University of Illinois by the Center for Teaching Excellence.
- 4/2004 - Fellowship Award, University of Illinois. Phyllis Ariens Burkhead Memorial Fellowship granted to outstanding Ph.D. students with a clinical interest.
Grants and Awards - 4/2012 — Intellectual Life Grant: Governors State University, Intellectual Life Committee
- 8/2011 — Scholarship: University of Illinois at Chicago, Assessment of Monolingual and LEP Children with Disabilities — (Funding for course and related materials)
- 6/2010 — Mini Technology Grant: Governors State University, Department of Digital Learning and Media Design
- 8/2003-8/2006 — Doctoral Trainee: University of Illinois, United States Department of Education, Grant #H325D010009 (R. Watkins, Pl)
Presentations
- Armstrong, J. (2011, October). Language and Literacy Enrichment: A Collaborative Approach.
Presented at the National Black Child Development Institute, Inc. 41st Annual Conference 2011, Nashville, TN. - Armstrong, J. (2011, October). Language and Literacy Enrichment: A Collaborative Approach.
Invited Presentation for Chicago Public School Professional Development for Speech Language Pathologists and Early Childhood Educators, Chicago, IL.
- Armstrong, J. (2011, October). Serving Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Populations:
Assessment and Intervention. Invited Presentation for the Eastern Illinois Speech Language Pathologists, Professional Development, Champaign, IL. - Armstrong, J. (2011, August). Serving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: 0-5 Years. Presented at the Ounce of Prevention Pre-Service Head Start Conference 2011, Chicago, Illinois.
- Armstrong, J. (2011, June). Teaching with Technology Panel: Mini-Cams. Presented at Governors State University Faculty Summer Institute 2011, University Park, IL.
- Armstrong, J. (2011, March). Serving Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Populations: Assessment and Intervention. Invited Presentation for Chicago Public School Professional Development for Speech Language Pathologists, Chicago, IL.
- Armstrong, J. (2011, April). Serving Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Populations: Assessment and Intervention. Invited Presentation for the 9th Annual CESA 5 Speech-Language Pathology Institute, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
- Armstrong, J. (2011, February). Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Practice Roundtable for Speech-language Pathologists. Presented at Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Convention
- Armstrong, J. (2009, November). Perceptions of Language and Literacy Competency in Early Childhood Setting. Poster presented at the American Speech Language and Hearing Conference, San Diego, CA.
- Armstrong, J., Craig, A. (2009, April). Looking Beyond the Test. Presented at the ECHO Special Education Cooperative Symposium, Oak Lawn, IL.
- Armstrong, J. (2005, November). Teacher and Speech Language Pathologists’ Perceptions of Language and Literacy Competency in the Preschool Classroom. Poster presented at the American Speech Language and Hearing Conference, San Diego, CA.
- Armstrong, J. (2005, May). African American Students’ Perceptions of Communication at a Predominately White University. Presented at the Rendering Race Visible Conference, Chicago, IL.
- Armstrong, J. (2005, March). Teacher and Speech Language Pathologists’ Perceptions of Language and Literacy Competency in the Preschool Classroom. Presented at the Community of Scholars Conference, Champaign-Urbana, IL.
- Armstrong, J. (2003, April ). The Violence Free Zone: Helping Teachers Create a Safe Environment for Children. Presented at the National Black Speech Language and Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, Ga.
- Armstrong, J., Evans, K., Lybolt (2002, February). The Violence Free Zone: Helping Teachers Create a Safe Environment for Children. Presented at the Illinois Speech Language and Hearing Association Convention, Arlington Heights, IL.
- Armstrong, J., Evans, K., (2001, November). The Violence Free Zone: Helping Teachers Create a Safe Environment for Children. Presented at the American Speech Language and Hearing Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Armstrong, J., Evans, K., (2001, October). The Violence Free Zone: Helping Teachers Create a Safe Environment for Children. Presented at the National Association for the Education of the Young Child Convention, Anaheim, Florida.
- Armstrong, J., Evans, K., (2001, October). The Violence Free Zone: Helping Teachers Create a Safe Environment for Children. Presented at the National Black Child Development Institute, Miami, Florida.
- Armstrong, J., Evans, K., (2001, March). Tools for Developing Preschool Language Competency in the Classroom. Presented at the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Dearborn, Michigan.
- Armstrong, J., Evans, K., & Lybolt, J.T. (2000, November). Tools for Developing Preschool Language Competency in the Classroom. Presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Washington, DC.
- Armstrong, J., & Watkins, R.V. (2000, October). Developing Preschool Language Competency in the Classrooms: Tools for Success. Presented at the National Black Child Development Institute, Washington, DC.
- Armstrong, J. & Lybolt, J.T. (2000, April). Developing Preschool Language Competency in the Classrooms: Tools for Success. Presented at the National Head start Conference, Washington, DC.
- Armstrong, J., Lybolt, J.T., & Watkins, R.V. (2000, February). Classroom-Based Approaches to Language Enrichment for Children from Inner City Backgrounds. Presented at the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Arlington Heights, IL.
- Armstrong, J., Lybolt, J.T., & Watkins, R.V. (2000, February). Developing Preschool Language Competency in the Classrooms: Tools for Success. Presented at the Illinois Head Start Conference, Springfield, IL.
- Armstrong, J. (1999, December). Facilitating Language in Young Children in the Home. Invited workshop at Chicago Youth Centers’ Lower North Center, (Living Single Program), Chicago, IL.
- Armstrong, J., Blake, A., Nicoloff, M., & Gottfred, C. (1999, March). Language Wellness for Populations Within Underserved Communities. Invited presentation for Northern Illinois University, Chicago, IL.
- Armstrong, J., Lybolt, J.T., & Watkins, R.V. (1999, February). Facilitating Language Skills in Preschool Children from Diverse Backgrounds. Invited presentation at the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Arlington Heights, IL.
- Armstrong, J., & Gottfred, C. (1999, January). Personal and Professional integrity. Invited presentation for St. Xavier University, Chicago, IL.
- Armstrong, J., & Gottfred, C. (1998, September). Personal and Professional Integrity. Invited presentation for the South Cook County Speech, Hearing & Language Association, Chicago, IL.
Research
- Child language
- African American adolescent and adult communication skills and styles
Service
Board Member: Far South Side Community Health Center
Professional Memberships
- Member: American Speech Language and Hearing Association, 1997 - Present
- Member: Illinois Speech Language and Hearing Association, 1997 - Present
- Member: Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health, 2009 - Present
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Licensed Speech Language Pathologist)
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