Meet Our Team
Dr. Rachel Parkington,
Au. D, Owner
Dr. Rachel Parkington earned her Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D) from The University of Northern Colorado and her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Communication Disorders from The University of Massachusetts. Dr. Parkington is very active in her state and is currently the president of the New Hampshire Academy of Audiology. She is also a member of the Educational Audiology Association (EAA) Advocacy Committee and is the New Hampshire EAA State Representative. In her free time, she spends time with her husband, son, and twin girls enjoying the many outdoor activities that New Hampshire has to offer.
Dr. Kerrie Nesbitt,
Au. D, CCC-A
Dr. Kerrie Nesbitt earned her Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from Syracuse University and her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physiology from McGill University. She is licensed by the State of New Hampshire, and she holds the Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology (CCC-A) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Outside of work, Kerrie enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, and is often found outdoors on the ski hill or swimming in the lake.
Jennifer Dionne,
Au. D - PASC
Dr. Jennifer Dionne received her bachelors degree in Communication Disorders from Penn State, a masters degree from Ithaca College and a doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida. She has specialty certification in Pediatric Audiology from the American Academy of Audiology. She is also an American Academy of Audiology fellow and in 2021 became an American Academy of Audiology scholar. Dr. Dionne spends her free time with her husband, teenage son and dog. She enjoys kayaking and other fitness activities as well as reading, knitting, sewing and baking.
Maura Beggin,
Au. D
Dr. Maura Beggin earned her Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) and her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Connecticut. She is a graduate of the Connecticut Leadership and Education of Individuals with Neurological and Related Disabilities (LEND) program with an additional pediatric audiology supplement. She is licensed by the State of New Hampshire. Outside of work, Dr. Beggin enjoys spending time with her family, fiancee, and puppy, Riley. She loves Ultimate Frisbee and all New Hampshire beaches.
Tracy Hinck,
MS CCC-A/SLP
Tracy Hinck earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University Of Vermont, Masters of Science degree with dual certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology paired with a Rehabilitative Services teaching credential from California State University/San Francisco. She is currently an American Academy of Audiology Fellow, Educational Audiology Association member, and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. When Tracy is not working she is enjoying time with her husband, two teenage daughters, and nine pets. Tracy and her family also volunteer for the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society.
Hear to Learn is a professional educational audiology company that provides services to school districts and families throughout our great state of New Hampshire for students aged 3-21 years. Our audiologists maintain current licensure to practice in the state of New Hampshire and hold clinical doctorates in audiology (Au.D) from accredited universities.
Hear to Learn addresses the practice areas identified within IDEA for audiologists:
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screening, assessment, amplification, habilitation, counseling, and prevention (34CFR300.34(c)(1)
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assistive technology and assistive technology services (34CFR300.5-.6 & C)
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and routine checking of amplification devices and external components of surgically implanted medical devices worn by children in school (34CFR300.113)
Our Mission
"To provide comprehensive educational audiology services to every student with auditory needs in
New Hampshire."
Our Services
Every student deserves the opportunity to have a great education. If hearing loss is interrupting your student's chance to shine,
Hear to Learn can help with a full range of services.
We are just a phone call or click away.
Schedule an appointment
Select a time that works for both our team and your student.
Services begin
A specialized plan will begin at your convenience.
Full Service Audiology for Every Student
Hearing assistive Technology
Selection, fitting, verification, and validation of FM/DM, remote microphone, and classroom audio distribution systems.
educational Hearing Screening & Testing
Screening can be done at a school site or at the HTL Manchester Audiology office by a licensed Audiologist that specializes in education.
educational Auditory Processing evaluations
Evaluations are completed at the HTL Manchester office by a licensed Audiologist specializing in education.
Classroom acoustical evaluations
Analyze educational environments for background noise, reverberation, and signal-noise ratio.
school staff & community educational programs
Training opportunities on hearing anatomy/physiology, remote microphone hearing assistive technology, aural (re)habilitation, and hearing conservation/prevention.
EDUCATIONAL consulting
Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plan Consulting. Topics may include: hearing technology, access considerations, transition planning, hearing screening guidelines, hearing conservation/prevention, and development of self advocacy.
