Ms. Saterbak is a speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. She graduated with honors from Baylor University in 1992. Prior to attending graduate school, she served for two years in the US-2 program, a service initiative similar to the Peace Corps.
She went on to earn her master's degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 1996. Ms. Saterbak specializes in adult neurogenic rehabilitation, with particular expertise in dysphagia and motor speech disorders. She also has strong interests in community re-entry and interdisciplinary approaches to treatment.
An active contributor to the field, Ms. Saterbak presents at state and national conferences on a variety of topics, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and the use of music therapy techniques in rehabilitation.
In 2017, she transitioned into academia, accepting the role of department head for Communication Sciences and Disorders at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. As an assistant professor, she taught a range of undergraduate academic and clinical courses.
In the fall of 2025, Ms. Saterbak relocated to Corpus Christi and currently teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDO) department at Texas A&M University–Kingsville.
Education
- Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, 1996
- University of Tennessee - Knoxville
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1992
- Baylor University
