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Communication Science and Disorders Faculty
The faculty members of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department, many of whom have been or still are professional clinicians, have a wealth of practical experience and they’re excited to share their wisdom with you. They're also dedicated researchers who conduct their studies in order to better understand communication sciences and disorders and to expand knowledge in the field. They are dedicated to teaching and training students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, preparing students for the challenges that they will find in such careers as speech-language pathologists and research scholars.

Machelle Cathey
Speech and Hearing Clinic Director, Clinical Supervisor, Internship Coordinator


Thales De Nardo
Assistant Professor
Additional responsibilities: CSD Scholarships and Awards Committee chair


Leigh Odom
Associate Professor, Department Head
Areas of interest: Acquired neurogenic communication disoders Additional Responsibilities: Graduate student academic advisor

Johanna Price
Professor
Additional responsibilities: Co-Primary Investigator, Project ELEVATE




Caitlyn White
Clinical Supervisor
Additional responsibilities: Project ELEVATE coordinator

Claire Wofford
Associate Professor
Additional responsibilities: Associate Department Head; CSD Graduate Admissions Committee chair; Belonging in CSD co-faculty advisor; Como Se Dice faculty advisor; Whee Sign faculty advisor