Voice Care -The Teacher’s voice Why it’s different

Jennifer Grundulis - Senior Speech Therapist -www.cattsireland.com will discuss

• The Teacher’s voice (Why it’s different)
• How the voice works
• Adapting your environment
• Vocal Hygiene
• Emotional Health
• Posture and Breathing
• Vocal Exercises

Did you know?

Teachers are 32 times more likely to report voice difficulties than the average person.

11% of teachers reported a current voice disorder, with 58% experiencing a voice problem during their career. (Nelson 2005)

Teachers are 4% of the working population, but compose 20% of patients seen in voice clinics.