Professional Staff
Timothy Odegard, Ph.D.
Tim.Odegard@mtsu.edu
Chairholder, Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies
Professor of Psychology
Jennifer Flipse, Ph.D.
Jennifer.Flipse@mtsu.edu
Director, Tennessee Center for Study and Treatment of Dyslexia
Melinda Hirschmann, Ed.D., CALT
Melinda.Hirschmann@mtsu.edu
Assistant Director for Educational Services and School Outreach
Erin Alexander, Ed.S., NCSP, CALT
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
Support Staff
Kim Haag
Kimberly.Haag@mtsu.edu
Executive Aide, Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies
Graduate Assistants
Students pursuing Master’s degree in School Psychology:
- Hannah Morley
- Kellie Payne
- Chelsea Thorpe
Students pursuing a PhD in Literacy Studies:
- Jessica Dainty
- Tamera Hutchings
- Ifeoluwa Popoola
- Susan Porter
- Pamela Shewalter