Cheryl Smith

Cheryl Smith is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at Lebanon Valley College (LVC), serving as External Site Coordinator and advisor for the College's American Sign Language Club. She maintains active clinical practice at a local acute rehabilitation hospital while supervising student externships.

Her educational background includes:

• B.A., Marshall University
• M.S., Gallaudet University
• Ph.D. (Dissertation Defense, 2025), University of the Cumberlands

Professional credentials encompass Pennsylvania Speech-Language Pathology licensure, ASHA Clinical Competence certification, and specialized therapy certifications (Vitalstim, SPEAK OUT!). Her research focuses on Adult Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders, with supervised student projects in aphasia treatment, right hemisphere disorders, and Huntington's disease.

As Medical Externship Placement Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor for LVC's Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders, she oversees clinical training and community services. She teaches core courses including Neuroscience of Communication and Medical Speech-Language Pathology while advancing American Sign Language education through club advisement.