Beth Aho

Beth Aho, Medical Educator at Samford University's School of Health Professions, serves as a Clinical Supervisor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Prior to joining Samford, she spent 30 years as a practicing speech-language pathologist (SLP) across inpatient rehabilitation, home health care, private practice, and skilled nursing facilities. Her clinical expertise centers on adult neurological communication disorders, dysphagia management, and caregiver counseling.

• Degree: MS Speech Pathology, Miami University
• Degree: BS Speech Pathology and Audiology, Miami University

A certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Beth specializes in treating aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, and cognitive impairments resulting from medical conditions. Her work emphasizes patient-centered care and education, including modified barium swallow studies for swallowing disorders.

Notable honors include the Hoover High School Band's Outstanding Service Award (2017) and the Williams Award for Graduate Student Achievement (1992). Beth remains actively involved in professional societies including the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.