Timothy Odegard, Ph.D., CALP
Tim.Odegard@mtsu.edu
Chairholder, Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies
Professor of Psychology

Jennifer Flipse, Ph.D., CALP
Jennifer.Flipse@mtsu.edu
Director, Tennessee Center for Study and Treatment of Dyslexia

Melinda Hirschmann, Ed.D., CALP
Melinda.Hirschmann@mtsu.edu
Assistant Director for Educational Services and School Outreach

Erin Alexander, Ed.S., NCSP, CALP
Erin.Alexander@mtsu.edu
Assistant Director for Clinical Services

Emily Farris, Ph.D.
Emily.Farris@mtsu.edu 
Assistant Director for Educational Services and Research Initiatives

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Support Staff

Becky Potts
Becky.Potts@mtsu.edu
Executive Aide, Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies

Kim Haag
Kimberly.Haag@mtsu.edu
Secretary, Center for Dyslexia

Graduate Assistants

Students pursuing Master’s degree in School Psychology:

• Re'Khel Burke
• Caroline Stroupe

Students pursuing a PhD in Literacy Studies:

• Tamera Hutchings
• Jessica Johns
• Melissa McMahan
• Shonna Phelps