Dr. Cheryle Saunders Crawford
Speech Language Pathologist, CCC-SLP
Washington D.C. 20012-1312
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Synopsis
A highly accomplished and skilled Speech Language Pathologist with extensive education and clinical
experience; Exceedingly familiar with all aspects of managing screening, evaluation, and treatment activities
in public school systems and clinical settings; Additionally knowledgeable in swallowing and early language
development; Adept at developing lesson plans and documenting progress in the curriculum; Able to observe
and evaluate students in clinical and classroom environments; Continuing education completed in several
speech areas; Proven ability to provide evaluation and treatment from birth to adulthood; Ability to work as
part of team, determining treatment programs and follow-up; Thorough and detail-oriented, with strong
analytical and problem-solving skills; Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
Education:
1997 Ed.D. Education Administration
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
1973 M.A. Communication Science and Disorders
Howard University, Washington, DC.
1971 B.A. Speech and Language Pathology
Howard University, Washington, DC
Certification and License:
Certificate of Clinical Competence –Speech &Language Pathology
American Speech Language and Hearing Association
District of Columbia License/Speech and Language Pathologist
Government of the District of Columbia Department of Health
Maryland State License/Speech & Language Pathologist
Department of Mental Health and Mental Hygiene
Maryland State Teachers Certification
Speech & Language Pathologist
Administrator I
District of Columbia Public School Certification
Speech and Language Pathologist, Standard K-12
Experience:
2003 – Present EDUCO Solutions
Independent contractor and consultant providing services to families,
advocates, and schools in areas of evaluation and treatment.
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2007-2008 Columbus Educational Services
Speech Language Pathologist
King of Prussia, PA
2006-2007 Argosy University, WDC Campus
Assistant Professor
Washington, DC
2005-2006 Prince George’s County Public Schools
Speech Language Pathologist
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Genesis Rehab Services
Speech Language Pathologist
Hyattsville, Maryland
2001 –2003 Western Michigan University
Assistant Professor
Kalamazoo, Michigan
2001 – 2006 U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Labor
Field Panelist/Grant Review
Washington, DC
2001 Texas Education Agency
Department of Civil Rights
Consultant
Austin, Texas
1997 – 2000 Judson Independent School District
Assistant Principal
San Antonio, Texas
1994 – 1997 San Antonio Independent School District
Assistant Principal Intern
San Antonio, Texas
1979 – 1994 San Antonio Independent School District
Speech Language Pathologist
San Antonio, Texas
Girling Home Health Care
Speech Language Pathologist
San Antonio, Texas
Texas A&M University at Kingsville
Adjunct Instructor
Kingsville, Texas
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1974 -1975 Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
Speech Language Pathologist
Howard University
Washington, D.C.
Continuing Education CEU Courses
Documentation for SLPs and Audiologists in Schools, ASHA (2009)
Increasing Efficiency in SLP Practice: Maximize Productivity; Minimize Pain, ASHA (2009)
ASHA Health Care/ Business Institute, (2009) Washington, DC
ASHA Convention (2009) New Orleans, LA
Special Education Law, Peter W.D. Wright, Esq., Council of Exceptional Children
Virginia Chapter, Annual Conference, (2009) Virginia Beach, VA.
Additional Formal Training:
Strategic Planning (National Minority Aids Council), Washington, DC
College of Education Service Learning Fellow, College of Education (Western Michigan University),
Kalamazoo, Michigan
DuPont Leadership Development Process, San Antonio, Texas
Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), San Antonio, Texas
Texas Teacher Appraisal System (TTAS), San Antonio, Texas
Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM), San Antonio, Texas
Cognitive Coaching, San Antonio, Texas
Community Leadership Development/Fellow, San Antonio, Texas
Program Evaluation, Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas
Instructional Fields:
Education Leadership and Administration
Strategic Planning, Program Development and Evaluation, Effective Schools and Organizational
Development, Elementary and Secondary Educational Leadership, Administration, Supervision, School-
Community Relations, Communication Disorders.
Technology:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point;
Skillful use of internet to locate resources; web research
Publications:
The Importance of Educational Goals as Perceived by Principals, Shen, J., Bierlein L. and
Crawford, C (2005)
The Characteristics of the Secondary Principalship: An Introduction to the Special Issue
Shen, J., and Crawford, C. (2002).
Critical Public Relations Tasks of Texas Public School Superintendents
Crawford, C. (Dissertation 1999)
Presentations:
Diversity in Higher Education, Conference on Diversity (2003)
Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Professional Membership:
American Speech, Hearing and Language Association
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Council of Exceptional Children
Phi Delta Kappa
Community Service:
PTSA Board Treasurer, McKinley Technology High School
District of Columbia Public Schools (2008 -2009)
Board of Directors President, Navigator Academy
Public Charter School, Kalamazoo, Michigan (2003)
McNair Scholars Program, Mentor
Western Michigan University (2002-2003)
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