Rosalyn Davis, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

As an educator and clinical education coordinator, Rosalyn Davis will prepare students in the developing M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program to become stellar clinicians. She holds a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Andrews University, an M.S. in Communicative Disorders from University of Wisconsin-Madison, an M.A. in Educational Administration from Governors State University, and a Ph.D. in Translational Health Science from George Washington University. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.

I was led to the field of speech-language pathology as a first-year student in college. I enrolled as a Physical Therapy major but was intrigued by a peer’s interest in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. I met with my college advisor, learned more about the profession and made the decision to change my major. I specialize in communication and swallowing disorders relevant to the pediatric population. I have spent the last several years of my clinical experiences working with medically complex pediatric patient populations and supporting their caregivers in the advancement of their communication and swallowing disorders.

I have practiced as a speech-language pathologist for 21 years, served as a clinical supervisor for 19 years, and taught as an adjunct professor for eight years. I have worked in public schools, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient facilities, an inpatient rehab unit, and acute care units. Before coming to McDaniel, I was a senior speech-language pathologist at a pediatric hospital in Michigan.

I chose McDaniel College as a place to work because I was excited about the opportunity to contribute to the development of the SLP academic and clinical program. I appreciated the intimacy and beauty of the campus, as well as the excitement the faculty and staff had for the successful launch of the SLP program. I was inspired by the vision outlined for the SLP program and believed that my prior experiences complement the program and align with its established vision.

The lasting lesson that I hope students take away from my classes is that becoming a clinician begins in the classroom, where they are active participants in the learning process, and then they translate their knowledge into each clinical experience. I hope students feel safe engaging in the learning process by answering questions and accepting corrective feedback to solidify concepts needed for clinical experiences.