Jennifer Ferry

Dr. Jennifer Ferry serves as Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at Lebanon Valley College, where she is an inaugural faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate courses while advising students and supervising clinical placements through the College's free Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders. Her office is located in Heilman 114 B, and she maintains active clinical practice at Goepfert Speech Associates alongside her academic responsibilities.

Her educational foundation includes:

• B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Bloomsburg University
• M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Bloomsburg University
• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Capella University
• Supervisory Certificate for Special Education from Millersville University

Dr. Ferry's research centers on language development and literacy acquisition across diverse populations, with specialized expertise in phonological awareness, intervention strategies for speech sound disorders, and culturally responsive practices for dual language learners. Her work consistently addresses early intervention needs for preschool populations and school-age children with hearing impairments, emphasizing practical applications of literary texts in therapeutic settings. She has developed substantial expertise in addressing the unique communication needs of deaf/hard-of-hearing and deaf-blind students through specialized instructional approaches.

Analysis of her publication trajectory from 2016-2024 reveals increasing focus on literacy development across the lifespan - from emergent literacy in preschoolers to critical reading skills in college students. Her recent scholarship demonstrates integration of relational health concepts with traditional speech-language pathology frameworks, particularly regarding neonatal abstinence syndrome populations. The consistent emphasis on practical, classroom-ready strategies evident throughout her work reflects her deep engagement with educational settings.

Dr. Ferry actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students through academic advising and clinical supervision within Lebanon Valley College's Communication Sciences and Disorders program. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational courses like CSD 110 (Intro to Communication Disorders) and CSD 231 (Phonetics), advanced clinical training (SLP 625, SLP 705), and specialized seminars on language disorders and literacy development (SLP 751). She has presented extensively to school-based speech-language pathologists through regional intermediate units.

She is integral to the College's Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders, which provides community-based clinical services while serving as a training ground for students. Her professional activities bridge academic theory and practical application through regular in-service trainings for school districts and participation in state-level professional associations.