Doctor of Audiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2009
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2005
Licenses and Certifications
License in Audiology - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Certification of Clinical Competency – American Speech, Language, Hearing Association (ASHA)
Fellow - American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
Other
ASHA Awards for Continuing Education (2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022)
AAA Scholar Awards (2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020)
Employed with Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England, LLC since 2010
Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Clinical Interests/Concentration
Personal experience with hearing loss includes over 30 years of hearing aid use
Amplification selection and fitting
Electroacoustic analysis of hearing devices
Hearing conservation
Personal Perspective
“Growing up with a hearing loss has provided me a unique perspective on helping others hear better. I have had the opportunity to use both analog and digital hearing aids, and my severe to profound hearing loss has granted me the capability of personally evaluating new technology as it enters the market. This journey has helped me develop a more comprehensive approach when managing someone’s hearing loss. While hearing aids may be part of the solution, my experience has proven that only when identifying all of a patient’s hearing needs can we deliver the greatest amount of success.”
Alison Cavanaugh, Au.D., CCC-A
Education
Doctor of Audiology, A.T. Still University, 2013
Master of Science in Audiology, Purdue University, 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders, SUNY, The College at New Paltz, 1993
Licenses and Certifications
License in Audiology - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Certification of Clinical Competency – American Speech, Language, Hearing Association
Fellow - American Academy of Audiology
Other
Employed with Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England, LLC since 1995
Clinical Interests/Concentration
Amplification selection and fitting
Bone anchored hearing systems
Ototoxic monitoring
Hearing conservation
Pediatric and adult hearing assessment
Personal Perspective
“I enjoy the challenges and rewards of my profession every day. The challenge of getting a hearing evaluation completed on a screaming child, the challenge of explaining the implications of hearing loss on one’s communications abilities, the challenge of meeting a patient’s expectations with their new hearing aids. And then reaping the rewards of being able to tell parents that putting ear tubes in have returned their child’s hearing to normal or fitting a patient with hearing aids and having them tell me what a difference this made in their lives and they don’t know why they didn’t get hearing aids sooner!”
Shelley Letendre, Au.D., CCC-A
Education
Doctor of Audiology, A.T. Still University, 2017
Master of Arts in Audiology, University of Connecticut, 1999
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, Worcester State College, 1997
Licenses and Certifications
License in Audiology - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Certification of Clinical Competency – American Speech, Language, Hearing Association
Fellow - American Academy of Audiology
Other
Employed with Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England, LLC since 1999
Clinical Interests/Concentration
Amplification selection and fitting
Diagnostic audiology for pediatric and adult populations
“Working as an audiologist in a busy ENT practice is an incredibly rewarding and challenging experience that allows me to help many people with a variety of hearing and balance issues. Hearing loss is an issue that can have a tremendous impact on a person’s daily life – it can affect them socially, professionally and educationally. I see time and time again that people with hearing loss stop doing the things they enjoy due to the communication difficulties they experience. I am able to improve their quality of life by helping them “reconnect” with their hearing and get them back to doing the things they enjoy. It is enormously satisfying to be a part of that!”
Marcella McDevitt, Au.D., CCC-A
Education
Doctor of Audiology, A.T. Still University, 2013
Master of Arts in Business Administration, College of St. Rose, 1995
Master of Arts in Audiology, University of Iowa, 1982
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Cornell University, 1977
Licenses and Certifications
License in Audiology - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Certification of Clinical Competency – American Speech, Language, Hearing Association
Fellow - American Academy of Audiology
Member and Past Board Member - Massachusetts Speech and Hearing Association
Certified in the SKI-HI program for the early intervention of hearing impaired children
Other
Employed with Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England, LLC since 2006
Practicing Audiologist since 1982
Clinical Interests/Concentration
Amplification selection and fitting
Bone anchored hearing systems
Ototoxic monitoring
Hearing conservation
Pediatric and adult hearing assessment
Balance assessment
Personal Perspective
“People often ask me, “What made you become an Audiologist?” The answer is quite simple, it’s personal. There is a history of early onset hearing loss in my family. When I was a child, I remember my father as a gregarious, vibrant man who slowly retreated into a very small, isolated world as his hearing deteriorated. He refused to talk on the phone. My mother became his communications device. Social events were frustrating because he couldn’t hear conversation. Hearing aids only provided limited benefit back then. I went to graduate school in audiology to make a difference in his life but, unfortunately, he passed away my final year in graduate school. I have since dedicated my life to making a positive difference in the lives of my patients. I want them to be able to live life to its fullest. Currently, I and several of my siblings wear hearing aids. As I said before, it’s personal.”
Marilyn Perreault, M.A., CCC-A
Education
Master of Arts in Audiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1983
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1981
Licenses and Certifications
License in Audiology - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Certification of Clinical Competency – American Speech, Language, Hearing Association
Other
Practicing audiologist since 1983
Employed with Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England, LLC since February, 2019
Clinical Interests/Concentration
Adult diagnostic testing
Amplification selection, fitting and troubleshooting
Real-ear verification
Personal Perspective
“As a college student I knew I wanted a career that allowed me to help people and I especially wanted to work with the geriatric population. I just wasn't sure what that would look like. As part of my search, I took an introductory class in Audiology. I found that I loved the science of Audiology combined with the opportunity to help people lead their best lives through improved communication. Additionally, I enjoyed the medical diagnostic aspect of hearing testing. I was hooked right from the first class. Thirty-six years later, I still love my profession. The best part is being able to connect with my patients and then work as a team to try to meet all of their communication needs."
Nancy Urcuioli, M.A., CCC-A
Education
Master of Arts in Audiology
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders
Licenses and Certifications
License in Audiology - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Certification of Clinical Competency – American Speech, Language, Hearing Association
Other
Employed with Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England, LLC since January, 2019
Clinical Interests/Concentration
Pediatric diagnostic testing & rehabilitation
Amplification selection, fitting and troubleshooting
