About — Ashley Ippolito

I am a doctoral student in Communication Science & Disorders at Florida State University, supported by the TP-3 training grant. My research examines children’s written language development, with a focus on morphological knowledge and the application of computational methods to large-scale language analysis. I develop and validate automated linguistic analysis tools and created ScriptToolKit, a platform that enables scalable, theory-informed approaches to language assessment and research.

As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, I provide clinical services in early childhood settings and collaborate with families and educators to design culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions.

My academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of the Pacific and dual bachelor's degrees from the University of California, Santa Cruz in Cognitive Science and Linguistics. This interdisciplinary training helps me combine clinical insight with computational and corpus linguistics methods.

Methodologically, I use traditional psycholinguistic approaches alongside modern computational tools—LLMs and advanced statistical software—to analyze narrative data and inform implementation science practices for more effective, culturally responsive interventions.

Beyond research and clinical work, I'm committed to equity and inclusion; I aim to translate rigorous science into impactful, accessible practices for children and families.

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Education

Ph.D. Communication Sciences & Disorders (expected) Florida State University • December 2027
M.S. Speech-Language Pathology University of the Pacific • August 2024
B.S. Cognitive Science (Honors), B.A. Linguistics, Minor in Education UC Santa Cruz • June 2022

Professional Experience

Speech-Language Pathologist March 2026 - Present The Stepping Stones Group - Gadsden County Unified School District

Speech-language pathologist diagnostician, case management, and preschool intake for Early Steps and Child Find program in Head Start program. Leading comprehensive speech and language evaluations for incoming and current preschoolers while collaborating closely with families and educators to identify early communication needs and advocate for developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive support.

Clinical Fellow - Speech-Language Pathologist October 2024 - Present The Stepping Stones Group - Gadsden County Unified School District

Graduate Writing Consultant January 2023 - May 2024 University of the Pacific

Provided writing support and consultation services to graduate students across disciplines, helping them develop academic writing skills and complete thesis and dissertation projects.

Student Assessment Coordinator January 2023 - June 2023 University of the Pacific

Advanced multiple projects aiming to prioritize students' voices throughout assessing undergraduate learning, focusing on comprehensive assessment strategies and student-centered evaluation methods.

Project Lead/Research Assistant June 2022 - September 2022 University of California, Santa Cruz - Institutional Research, Assessment, and Policy Studies

Led institutional research projects focused on student learning outcomes and educational policy analysis.

Research Assistant September 2019 - June 2022 Syntax, Semantics, and Language Processing Lab

Conducted research in psycholinguistics, syntax, and language processing, contributing to multiple studies on linguistic cognition and language development.