Panel Moderator

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Sarah Schaefer, Ed.D., M.S., CCC-SLP

Sarah Schaefer, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Educator at St. Cloud State University. She is the Interim Chair of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department (Spring 2026). She also is the SLPA Certificate Director and Educational Internship Coordinator of the College of Health and Wellness Professions.

She specializes in pediatric communication disorders and bilingual service delivery (English/ASL). With experience in medical and school-based settings, she is passionate about preparing future clinicians through reflective practice, interprofessional collaboration, and experiential learning.

Her interests include symbolic gesture, gestalt language processing, and bridging theory to practice in clinical education.