Chenell Loudermill

Clinical Professor, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Areas of Expertise

Administration in clinical education and training
Cultural humility/responsiveness in communication sciences and disorders
Literacy development and disorders
Social aspects of communication
Speech and language disorders in school-age children

HHS Signature Research Area(s)

Developmental Health and Wellness

Biography

Chenell Loudermill, PhD, CCC-SLP, has over twenty years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, thirteen of which were obtained working as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the public schools before moving to higher education. Chenell has expertise in literacy development, assessment and treatment of language-based literacy disorders such as dyslexia, and supporting individuals with social communication and interaction difficulties. Other interests include leadership, administration and supervision in speech-language pathology, culturally responsive practices and pedagogy, and interprofessional education and practice. Chenell leads the Purdue Literacy Education and Practice Project (Purdue-LEaPP) and is the Project Director for an Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) personnel development program grant. Chenell is a member of several professional organizations such as the National Black Association for Speech, Language and Hearing (NBALSH) and the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Education

PhD, 2014, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
MS, 2003, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
BS, 2001, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Websites

Purdue Literacy Education and Practice Project (Purdue-LEaPP)

Current Courses

SLHS 61900 - Interprofessional Practice Seminar
SLHS 54900 - Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
SLHS 54300 - Assessment and Treatment of Literacy Disorders
SLHS 40500 - Science of Reading