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About ETBU

Meet Dr. Vanessa Johnston

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21

Dr. Vanessa Johnston has been at East Texas Baptist University since 2019 and currently serves as the Student Success Specialist for First Year Experience in Academic Success overseeing the Learning and Leading program. Vanessa earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from The University of Texas-Dallas, a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor University, a Master of Education in Special Education from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. In addition to her role in Academic Success, she teaches courses in Speech-Language Pathology. Vanessa holds a Texas License in Speech-Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Prior to joining ETBU, Vanessa worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist for nine years. She has also served as a clinical fellowship supervisor and a graduate student supervisor. Vanessa has a passion for helping students of all ages succeed.