Biography

Carah Boyer, M.S., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders and a licensed, certified speech-language pathologist with experience across pediatric clinical practice and higher education. Her areas of expertise include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), speech sound disorders, language development and disorders, pediatric feeding, and clinical assessment and intervention. She is LAMP Words for Life certified and incorporates evidence-based practice, applied learning, and clinical experiences into her teaching. Her work emphasizes connecting foundational coursework with real-world clinical decision-making to prepare students for graduate education and careers in speech-language pathology. She is also actively involved in interprofessional education, student mentorship, and program development within Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology-PennWest Clarion (2018)
Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology-PennWest Clarion (2020)

In Progress; Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, Innovation, and Management-West Liberty University

Professional Experiences

Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
B.S. and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from PennWest Clarion
LAMP Words for Life Certified
Meaningful Speech (GLP) Certified