Monica Gordon Pershey

Monica Gordon Pershey is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Cleveland State University. Since joining the institution in 1995, she has taught graduate and undergraduate courses and mentored students in research. Her work spans language and literacy development, professional training for speech-language pathologists, and communication disorders in children and elders.

• Editorial Role: Serves on the editorial board of Perspectives on Language and Literacy (International Dyslexia Association)
• Research Oversight: Member of the CSU Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects in Research

Her research focuses on language acquisition in children with visual impairments, phonological awareness, pragmatic language functions, and the impact of educational reforms on speech-language pathology practice. She has extensively studied collaborative service delivery models in school settings and the application of experiential learning in clinical supervision.

Dr. Gordon Pershey’s publications and presentations reveal a strong emphasis on language and literacy, developmental disorders, speech impairments, and educational policy. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic research, particularly in urban education and multicultural contexts.

Notable contributions include her 2022 book Grammar and Syntax: Developing School-Age Children's Oral and Written Language Skills (Plural Publishing) and over 100 peer-reviewed articles. She has delivered over 200 presentations globally, focusing on professional development and evidence-based practices in speech-language pathology.