Julie Santoro

Julie Santoro, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education within the College of Healthcare Professions at DeSales University. Her dual-role positions her at the intersection of academic instruction and clinical training administration for healthcare programs.

Her educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy with certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. This foundation supports her specialization in clinical pedagogy and professional development.

Dr. Santoro's research focuses on Speech-Language Pathology education methodologies, with significant contributions to clinical training frameworks and healthcare professional development. Her work emphasizes evidence-based clinical supervision models and competency assessment systems for emerging practitioners.

As Director of Clinical Education, she oversees all experiential learning components including practicum coordination, clinical site partnerships, and compliance with accreditation standards for healthcare programs within the college.