Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker is the founder and principal of The Whittaker Group. An experienced speech-language pathologist, she brings over twenty years of expertise to her individualized, flexible and comprehensive programs. She is known for her ability to bring out the best in her clients through her enthusiasm, creativity and personal attention.

PUBLICATIONS

Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker and Lynda Katz Wilner are regular (bimonthly) contributing guest columnists to the India New England Newspaper.

Recent articles include, You say “potato,” I say “potahto.” Accent trainer’s view ( October 1-15, 2006); Put your best speech forward during interview process (February 16-28, 2007) and American Weddings 101: What you need to know (March 1-15, 2007). Marjorie and Lynda were also mentioned in an India New England article entitled, South Asians walk the walk, but can they talk the talk? in the Feb. 16-28, 2007 issue.

In the fall of 2006, Ms. Feinstein-Whittaker and Lynda Katz Wilner of Succesfully-Speaking in Maryland authored and published RULES (Rules for Using Linguistic Elements of Speech): A Resource and Interactive Workbook.

Ms. Feinstein-Whittaker and Lorna D. Sikorski published a 2-volume workbook and audio cd series called, MIAE – Mastering Idioms of American English in 2005.

An article from the accent trainer’s perspective, written by Lynda Katz Wilner and Ms. Feinstein-Whittaker was published in the October 1-15 2006 edition of the India New England newspaper.

In an article entitled, “Speaking up for Yourself,” in the April-June 2005 isssue of Business Spotlight, Ms. Feinstein- Whittaker was featured. This German, quarterly publication is designed to help business people use English for international communication.

PRESENTATIONS

At the 2006 American Speech-language-Hearing Association’s national convention in Miami, Lynda Katz Wilner, Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker and Lorna D. Sikorski, presented a workshop on, “Designing ‘Culture-Savvy’ Accent Training for Medical Professionals.”

Lynda Katz Wilner, Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker and Lorna D. Sikorski presented a workshop entitled, “Integrating Language, Accent and Culture in the Medical Community,” at the 2005 ASHA national convention in San Diego, CA.

EDUCATION

Ms. Feinstein-Whittaker received her Master’s Degree from Boston University. She is a member of the American Speech-language-Hearing Association and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She is also a member of TESOL, with a particular interest in the English for Specific Purposes division. She served on the Board of the Corporate Speech Pathology Network (CORSPAN) as treasurer for 2005 and remains a current member.