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Shannon R. Presley

Principal Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

(940) 369-7298

Email: Shannon.Presley@unt.edu

Education

  • MS, University of North Texas, 2002
    Major: Speech-Language Pathology
  • BS, Texas Tech University, 1997
    Major: Microbiology

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Principal Lecturer, UNT. UNT. (2023 - Present).
  • Senior Lecturer, UNT. UNT. (2018 - Present).
  • Clinical Supervisor, University of North Texas Speech and Hearing Center. University of North Texas Speech and Hearing Center. (2005 - Present).
  • Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2014 - 2018).
  • Full-time Adjunct Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2005 - 2014).

    • Professional

  • Speech-Language Pathologist, Denton Regional Medical Center. Denton Regional Medical Center. (2002 - 2005).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Certification, LSVT Global. (2017 - Present).
  • Speech-Language Pathologist License, Texas State Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. (2003 - Present).
  • Certification of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language Hearing Association. (2002 - Present).
  • Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Brain Injury Association of America. (2021 - 2024).

Professional Memberships

  • Texas Speech Language Hearing Association. (January 2016 - Present).
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Special Interest Group 2. (2014 - Present).
  • American Speech Language Hearing Association. (June 2002 - Present).
  • Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2010 - 2014).

Development Activities

  • Continuing Education Program, Beyond Workbooks: Functional Cognitive Rehabilitation for TBI, ASHA Professional Developmen. United States of America. (December 31, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Executive Function and Self-Regulation After TBI: Apps for Daily Life, ASHA Professional Development. United States of America. (December 31, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Life After TBI: Coping With PTSD, Ambiguous Loss, and Mental Health Symptoms, ASHA Professional Development. United States of America. (December 31, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Community Re-Engagement for Adults With Acquired Brain Injury, ASHA Professional Development. United States of America. (December 21, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, The Audiologist's Role in Adult Traumatic Brain Injury, ASHA Professional Development. United States of America. (December 21, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, ASHA Convention, American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Boston,MA,United States of America. (November 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Ethics and Culturally Responsive Care, ASHA Professional Development. United States of America. (September 9, 2023).
  • Workshop, The Five Languages of Workplace Appreciation, UNT System- Organizational Development and Engagement. United States of America. (September 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Documentation: Everything After the Evaluation Until Discharge, MedBridge. United States of America. (August 31, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Medicare: Defining and Documenting Skilled SLP Maintenance Services, ASHA Professional Developmen. United States of America. (August 29, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd Training, Parkinson Voice Project. United States of America. (June 30, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, 2023 Coding, Payment, and Compliance Update for SLPs, ASHA Professional Development. United States of America. (March 17, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, College Students With TBI: Cognitive Coaching That Promotes Self-Regulation, ASHA webinar. United States of America. (December 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Management of Cognitive Symptoms of Mild TBI, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (December 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, ASHA Convention, American Speech-Language Hearing Association. New Orleans,LA,United States of America. (November 2022).
  • Seminar, Inclusive Curriculum and Responsive Space in ASLP Classses and Clinics, UNT ASLP. United States of America. (October 7, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Telepractice Framework for Success, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. United States of America. (October 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Cueing and Stabilization Strategies for Late Developing Sounds, Apraxia Kids. United States of America. (July 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, How to Select CAS Treatment Targets in Order to Maximize Outcomes, Apraxia Kids. Roanoke,Texas,United States of America. (July 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Increasing Practice Power Through Repetition Without "Drill and Kill", Apraxia Kids. Roanoke,Texas,United States of America. (July 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Motor Learning Principles (PMLs) in Action, Apraxia Kids. United States of America. (July 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment (ReST): An Introduction and Update, Apraxia Kids. United States of America. (July 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Return to School Following TBI: Promoting Success in the Classroom, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (July 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, The Importance of Clinical Education, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. United States of America. (July 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Can Damage the Systems of Hearing and Balance, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (May 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Aging Voice: Assessment and Treatment Options, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (April 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Cultural Humility With Transgender and Nonbinary People, Medbridge. United States of America. (April 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Accessible, Low-Cost Methods for Voice Assessment, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (March 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice and Voice Disorders, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (March 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Gender Affirmative Voice Training: Approach and Technique, Medbridge. United States of America. (March 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Instrumental Voice Assessment, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (March 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Pediatric Voice Assessment, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (March 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Transgender Voice and Beyond: Communication Training for Gender Expression, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (March 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Voice & Communication Modification for People Who Identify Along the Gender Spectrum, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (March 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, TSHA Convention, Texas Speech Language Hearing Association. Ft. Worth,Texas,United States of America. (February 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Ethical Challenges in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (February 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Medicare Basics: Payment Systems and Settings, SLP Coding, Claim Submission, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. United States of America. (December 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, LSVT LOUD Certification Renewal Course, LSVT Global. United States of America. (August 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Assessment of Cognition & Communication After Pediatric TBI, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (June 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Clinical Considerations in Pediatric TBI: Assessment, Medbridge. United States of America. (June 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, SLP Roles for Treating Adults With Concussions: Expanding the Toolbox, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (June 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Social Cognition: Populations at Risk, Assessment, and Interventio, Medbridge. United States of America. (June 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Systematic Instruction Part 1: Clients with Acquired Memory Impairments, Medbridge. United States of America. (June 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Assessment Techniques for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (May 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Navigating the SLPs Role in Concussion Management, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (May 2021).
  • Seminar, Expanding AAC: Accessible Strategies for Functional Communication, American Speech-Language Hearing Association. United States of America. (May 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Elements of a Comprehensive Voice Evaluation, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (February 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Updates on Vocal Fold Paralysis, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (February 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, AAC Intervention for Adults with Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Medbridge. United States of America. (November 2020).
  • Continuing Education Program, General Principles of AAC Assessment in Adult Population, Medbridge. United States of America. (November 2020).
  • Continuing Education Program, Considerations for Inclusive and Equitable Admissions Processes, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. United States of America. (October 2020).
  • Continuing Education Program, Assessing Acquired Apraxia of Speech: Practical Solutions to Common Challenges, ASHA Webinar. United States of America. (June 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, TSHA Convention, Texas Speech Language Hearing Association. Houston,Texas,United States of America. (February 2020).
  • Other (DSI CLEAR Spring 2023 Faculty Book Club), Creating Inclusive Learning Opportunities in Higher Education: A Universal Design Toolkit, UNT. United States of America. (February 2023 - April 2023).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ASLP 3025 - Anatomical Bases of Speech and Hearing, 10 courses.
  • ASLP 5060 - Practicum in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, 240 courses.
  • ASLP 5065 - Clinical Externship in Speech Language Pathology, 70 courses.
  • ASLP 5810 - Voice Disorders, 3 courses.
  • ASLP 5850 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 4 courses.
  • ASLP 5870 - Seminar in Speech Language Pathology, 10 courses.
  • ASLP 5900 - Special Problems, 4 courses.
  • SPHS 3025 - Anatomical Bases of Speech and Hearing, 4 courses.
  • SPHS 3080 - Nature of Communication Disorders, 6 courses.
  • SPHS 4060 - Clinical Practicum in Speech Language Pathology / Audiology, Level I, 24 courses.
  • SPHS 4065 - Clinical Practicum in Speech Language Pathology/Audiology, Level II, 36 courses.
  • SPHS 5060 - Practicum in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, 103 courses.
  • SPHS 5065 - Clinical Externship in Speech Language Pathology, 19 courses.
  • SPHS 5500 - Medical Aspects of Speech Language Pathology I., 1 course.
  • SPHS 5810 - Voice Disorders, 1 course.
  • SPHS 5870 - Seminar in Speech Language Pathology, 7 courses.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Uncompensated Instructional Overload, (2021 - 2022).

Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for Outstanding Lecturer Award, UNT Foundation. (September 2023).
  • Award for Continuing Education, American Speech-Language Hearing Association. (July 2022).
  • Nominated for Outstanding Lecturer Award, UNT Foundation. (2022).
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association. (2021).
  • Nominated for Outstanding Lecturer Award, UNT Foundation. (2021).
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association. (2020).
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association. (2019).
  • Faculty named in support of Miranda Sims, UNT Honors Day. (2017).
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2011).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Lu, F., Presley, S.R., Lammers, B. (2013). Efficacy of intensive phonatory-respiratory treatment (LSVT) for presbyphonia: Two case reports.. Journal of Voice. 27 (6) 786.e11-786.e23. Elsevier.

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Wingate, R.A. (Author & Presenter), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Assessment and Treatment of Dyslexia, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Houston, Texas, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Wingate, R.A. (Author & Presenter), Ins and Outs of Assessment and Treatment of Dyslexia, Speech-Language Pathology Association of Near Dallas, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Lam, P. (Author & Presenter), Nunnelee, S. (Panelist), Presley, S.R. (Panelist), American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention, How May Emotional Fluency Inform on Word Retrieval Difficulties in Persons with Aphasia?, American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Boston, MA, United States of America. (2023).
  • Lam, P. (Author), Nunnelee, S. (Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Presenter), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Positivity Biases in Emotional Verbal Fluency: Much Weakened in Individuals With Aphasia, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2022).
  • Presley, S. (Presenter), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, What is ReST and How Can I Use It?, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2020).
  • Pence, A. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Orientation for Speech Pathology Graduate Program, Clinical Assignment Expectations/Getting Started, UNT ASLP, United States of America. (2024).
  • Pence, A. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Orientation for Speech Pathology Graduate Program, Clinical Assignment Expectations/Getting Started, UNT ASLP, United States of America. (2023).
  • Lam, P. (Author & Presenter), Nunnelee, S. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Ruiz, T. (Author), 2022 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Positivity biases in emotional verbal fluency: Much weakened in individuals with Aphasia, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Presley, S. (Presenter), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Clinical Supervision 101 for Medical Settings, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Ft. Worth, United States of America. (2019).
  • Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Kennedy, A. (Author & Presenter), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Lessons Learned in Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Austin, Texas, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Lu, F. (Author), Presley, S.R. (Author), Bolstad, S. (Author), Carlson, K. (Author), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, UNT grand rounds in childhood motor speech disorders- Assessment and treatment, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Houston, Texas, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Lu, F. (Author), Presley, S.R. (Author), Zhou, W. (Author), Tacardon, J. (Author), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, UNT grand rounds in voice disorders- Assessment and treatment., Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Houston, Texas, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Wingate, R.A. (Author & Presenter), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Emergent Literacy, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Ft. Worth, TX, United States of America. (2010 - 2010).
  • Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Wingate, R.A. (Author & Presenter), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, The Speech-Language-Pathologist and Writing Disorders, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2009 - 2009).
  • Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Wingate, R.A. (Author & Presenter), The Speech-Language Pathologist and Writing Disorders, Region XI, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2008 - 2008).
  • Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Wingate, R.A. (Author & Presenter), What is Dyslexia?, Region XI, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2008 - 2008).
  • Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Bailey, J. (Author), Edmonson, A. (Author), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, So We Aren't Reading Specialists, Why is Dyslexia Important to Us?, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2008 - 2008).
  • Thomas, K. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, AAC Intervention for Adults, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2007 - 2007).
  • Jiminez Castro, M. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Narratives, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2007 - 2007).

    • Poster

  • Nunnelee, S. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), ASHA National Convention, Development of Quality of Life Measurement Tool for Persons Living with Aphasia, American Speech Language Hearing Association, United States of America. (2017).
  • Lu, F. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Blumhardt, S. (Author), Young, B. (Author), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, The Role of Facial Context in Perceptual Voice Evaluation, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Denver, Colorado, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Lu, F. (Author & Presenter), Kennedy, A. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Young, B. (Author), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Treatment Efficacy of Integral Stimulation Approach, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Denver, Colorado, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Lu, F. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Iversen, E. (Author), Sanchez, M. (Author), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, The relationship between S/Z ratio and vocal fold pathology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Lu, F. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Lammers, B. (Author), Hansen, S. (Author), Sixteen Biennial Conference on Motor Speech, Management of glottal incompetence with Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) program., Santa Rosa, CA, United States of America. (2012 - 2012).
  • Lu, F. (Author & Presenter), Lammers, B. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Voice outcomes of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment in patients with neurogenic dysphonia, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2012 - 2012).
  • Lu, F. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Norwood, M. (Author), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Efficacy of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment program for severe vocal fold bowing., Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2011 - 2011).
  • Lu, F. (Author & Presenter), Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), Norwood, M. (Author), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Voice treatment outcomes for presbylaryngis following LSVT., Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2010 - 2010).

    • Webinar

  • Presley, S.R. (Author & Presenter), TSHA Webinar Series, How to Improve Motor Planning Skills Using ReST, Texas Speech Language Hearing Association, United States of America. (2023).

Service

University Service

  • Co-Director, Assistant Clinic Director. (August 2022 - Present).
  • Program Organizer, SLP Graduate Recruitment Event. (December 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Admissions Committee. (September 2021 - Present).
  • Student Placement, Offsite Placement Coordinator. (September 2011 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Personal Affairs Committee. (September 2023 - May 2024).
  • Committee Member, HPS Promotion and Tenure Committee. (September 2022 - May 2023).
  • Committee Member, Personal Affairs Committee. (September 2022 - May 2023).
  • Committee Member, Graduate Advising Council. (August 2021 - May 2023).
  • Committee Member, Curriculum Commitee. (September 2021 - May 2022).
  • Program Organizer, Comp Exam Coordinator. (January 2018 - March 2022).
  • Committee Chair, Graduate SLP Admissions Committee. (September 2014 - September 2021).
  • Committee Member, UNT ASLP Alumnae committee. (September 2016 - 2019).
  • Other (Co-Developer with Dr. Yates), Study Abroad Program. (September 2016 - May 2018).
  • Committee Member, Associate Professor Search Committee. (May 2017 - December 2017).
  • Guest Speaker, UNT National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (October 16, 2017 - October 16, 2017).
  • Program Coordinator, Clinical Education Coordinator. (June 2015 - August 2016).
  • Committee Member, ASLP Curriculum Committee. (September 2014 - May 2015).
  • Director, Interim Clinic Director. (September 2011 - September 2012).
  • Faculty Advisor, UNT National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2010 - 2011).

Public Service

  • Other, UNT Aphasia Support Group. (September 2014 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Come Back Trail Stroke Walkathon. (October 2017 - October 2018).
  • Other (Co-developer), SLP Training on CAS. (September 2016 - September 2016).
  • Guest Speaker, Denton Library. Denton, TX. (April 2015 - April 2015).
  • Guest Speaker, Denton Library. Denton, TX. (April 2014 - April 2014).
  • Guest Speaker, University of North Texas. Denton, TX. (April 2013 - April 2013).
  • Guest Speaker, Denton ISD. Denton, TX. (April 2011 - April 2011).
  • Guest Speaker, Lake Dallas ISD. TX. (October 2010 - October 2010).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, TSH Foundation Fund Development Committee. (January 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association Medical Committee. (January 1, 2019 - November 2022).
  • Committee Member, Texas Speech Language Hearing Association Medical Committee. (January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018).
  • Committee Member, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention Program Committee. (2010 - 2011).