Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
Biography
After graduating from the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences in 2006, Cheryl began her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Calgary, working with stroke clients at the Fanning Neuro Rehabilitation Unit and remained there for eight years. Here she developed strong clinical skills in the areas of aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, cognitive-communication disorders and dysphagia. She is a certified clinician in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), SPEAK OUT!® and trained in Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA™).
For two years, Cheryl worked with school-age children at a private school for students diagnosed with a Learning Disability (Grades 2-12). It was here that she discovered the importance of collaborating with teachers regarding how to support students with phonological awareness and literacy needs. She also had the privilege of co-teaching with classroom teachers focusing on narrative language skills and social skills.
Cheryl has a lot of experience in acute care settings, working in the area of clinical dysphagia assessment and management. She worked causally at Foothills Medical Centre and Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, and also worked within the Fraser Health Authority for 14 months, providing causal coverage at Peach Arch Hospital, Langley Memorial Hospital, Delta Hospital and Burnaby Hospital.
A passion for student mentorship and education was ignited when Cheryl supervised Speech-Language Pathology students from various graduate programs in Canada. Giving back to the profession by mentoring students was one of the highlights of her career. In 2012, Cheryl received the Clinical Educator of the Year award from the U of A Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Since starting as a Clinical Practicum Coordinator in 2017, Cheryl has connected with many Clinical Educators and Clinical Faculty all over BC, either in-person or virtually. Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with UBC’s supportive clinical community is one of the best parts of her job.
Cheryl moved back to the West Coast in 2016 and now resides in Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island with her husband, daughter, son, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. When she is not commuting via ferry or float place to UBC, she enjoys exploring new hiking trails, camping, trying new restaurants all over the Island, and spending time with her family.
Read Cheryl’s feature in the News for Clinical Educators newsletter.
Contact Information
Phone: (604) 822-3318
Fax: (604) 822-6569
Email: cheryl.mcgee@audiospeech.ubc.ca