Gabriella Reynolds

Gabriella Reynolds, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor at Long Island University in the School of Health Professions. She holds a B.A. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, an M.S. from Gallaudet University (a Deaf-centered institution), and a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina, where her research focused on early literacy skills in preschool children with hearing loss. Her interdisciplinary background in clinical practice and academia informs her current research and teaching.

Research Interests: Dr. Reynolds specializes in phonological awareness, dyslexia, hearing loss (including minimal and mild-moderate levels), emergent literacy, shared book reading, and assistive listening devices (e.g., FM systems). Her work investigates academic and social development in children with hearing impairments, with a focus on early language and literacy interventions.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in both clinical and educational research, particularly in virtual versus in-person speech-language interventions, home literacy environments, and phonological awareness training. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic rigor, often involving collaborative studies such as the ELLA project.

• Inductee Delta Omega Society Mu Chapter
• Breakthrough Graduate Scholar, University of South Carolina
• ASHA Research and Mentoring Pair Travel Award (2019)

Dr. Reynolds has contributed to the training of graduate students in clinical decision-making through innovative online case scenarios. While specific grant details are not mentioned, her research suggests involvement in funded projects related to early childhood language development and telehealth assessment. She has not listed formal advisees, but her mentorship is evident through collaborative publications and educational initiatives.

Her work is closely tied to clinical applications and educational outreach, particularly in supporting children with hearing loss and literacy challenges. Though no formal lab or research team is named, her collaborations with researchers like Kristina L. Werfel indicate active participation in a broader research network focused on speech, language, and literacy development.