Phillip Brian Spencer

Phillip Brian Spencer serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences within West Texas A&M University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, where he has been faculty since 2015. His responsibilities include graduate instruction in neurogenic communication disorders and undergraduate anatomy/physiology courses, alongside clinical supervision at the WT Speech and Hearing Clinic.

His academic credentials feature:

• B.S. in Communication Disorders from West Texas A&M University (2000)
• M.S. in Communication Disorders from West Texas A&M University (2003)
• Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science with emphasis in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2021)

Dr. Spencer's clinical expertise centers on neurogenic disorders, with specialized focus on dementia care methodologies. His active membership in ASHA's Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders Special Interest Group informs his evidence-based practice. Notably, he maintains dual certifications as a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Montessori Dementia Care Professional, integrating these approaches into his clinical teaching framework.

He holds active Texas licensure and supervises student clinicians at the WT Speech and Hearing Clinic, emphasizing hands-on training in assessment and intervention for acquired communication disorders.