Deborah T. Scheble

Deborah T. Scheble is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Speech-Language Pathology program at Gannon University, Ruskin, Florida, with over 20 years of clinical experience as a certified Speech-Language Pathologist in Florida. She holds certifications from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Florida Department of Health.

Education:

• Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology, Northwestern University, 2020
• Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University, 2019
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, University of South Florida, 1999
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Palm Beach Atlantic University, 1992

Research Focus: Dr. Scheble's work centers on optimizing graduate and post-graduate healthcare professional development through evidence-based mentorship frameworks. Her research examines transition-to-practice models for Clinical Fellows, quality improvement in clinical education, and service delivery innovations across acute care, school, and home healthcare settings.

Scientific Recognition:

• ACE Award (2023 & 2004) from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Meritorious Poster Award at ASHA Annual Convention (2021)

Academic Leadership: She chairs Gannon University's Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee and Faculty Search Committee while mentoring future clinicians through courses including Language Disorders in Children and Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Her university service includes judging graduate research posters and coordinating campus wellness initiatives.

Professional Engagement: Active in ASHA and Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists, she extends her expertise through conference presentations, guest lectures at Eckerd College and Lake County Schools, and compliance ambassadorship at Bayfront Health.