Kelly Shenk

In addition to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate majors, Professor Kelly Shenk provides clinical education and supervision to first-year graduate clinicians who provide speech therapy services in LVC’s Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of medical speech-language pathology, with a strong background in the evaluation and treatment of adults with neurological and medically complex communication and swallowing disorders. Professor Shenk is also committed to expanding adult services within the LVC clinic, with a particular focus on developing opportunities to serve individuals with Parkinson’s disease, aphasia, and those experiencing cognitive-linguistic impairments. Through this work, she enhances both access to care for the community and clinical training for graduate students.

Shenk, K., Introduction to Aging Well, presentation, five local Continuing Care Communities, May 2023, 2024, and 2025

Shenk, K., Speech and Parkinson’s Disease, presentation, Cornwall Manor, April 2024.

Shenk, K., Communication Strategies for Caregivers, presentation, Penn State Health Neurodegenerative Diseases, Behavioral Change Caregiver Support Group, Oct. 2023.

Shenk, K., Parkinson’s Disease and SPEAK OUT!, presentation, Red Rose Parkinson’s Lecture Series and Support Group, Nov. 2022.

Shenk, K., Low Cost or Free Cognitive-Communication Resources After Insurance is no Longer an Option, accepted presentation, Mind Your Brain Conference (cancelled), Lancaster, Pa.

• CSD 221 Guided Observations in CSD
• CSD 250 Service Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders
• SLP 605 Clinic I
• SLP 606 Clinical Discussion Group
• SLP 625 Clinic II
• SLP 705 Clinic III
• SLP 741 Motor Speech Disorders