Guest: Dani Scott, PhD, CCC-SLP

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Join Renee Garrett as she welcomes Dr. Dani Scott, an associate clinical professor at Northeastern University Charlotte, for an insightful conversation on inclusive teaching and cultural humility in the field of speech-language pathology. Dr. Scott shares her journey into academia, her commitment to fostering equity and representation, and her innovative approaches to teaching, including ungrading and flexible deadlines. They discuss the importance of building community in classrooms, lifelong learning, and addressing systemic issues in education. Tune in to explore how these transformative teaching practices can lead to better student outcomes and a more compassionate learning environment.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Disclosures

01:24 Welcoming Dr. Dani Scott

02:57 Dr. Scott's Journey into Speech Language Pathology

05:53 Cultural Humility and Teaching Practices

07:45 Challenges and Innovations in Academic Teaching

17:46 Flexible Deadlines and Anti-Racist Teaching

26:35 Personal Experiences and Teaching Philosophy

31:41 Theoretical Frameworks in Mentorship and Supervision

34:13 Lifelong Learning and Guest Lectures

34:40 Understanding Intersectionality

35:26 Critical Self-Reflection and Positionality

36:28 Building Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

37:25 Institutional Accountability and Systemic Issues

37:55 Community Engagement and Trust Building

45:10 Challenges in Group Work and Student Dynamics

57:35 Flexible Deadlines and Trust in Education

01:01:54 Final Thoughts and Resources

About the Guest:

R. Danielle Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (she/her) is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program at Northeastern University Charlotte. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Comparative Women's Studies from Spelman College, her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Indiana University, and her Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in cognition and instruction from Grand Canyon University. Dr. Scott's scholarship centers on cultural humility, therapeutic relationships, and social justice within Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. Her commitment to justice, belonging, and liberation drives both her research and pedagogical approach. As a Northeastern University Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR) Innovative Teaching Excellence Fellow, she advances inclusive, anti-oppressive teaching practices that transform educational experiences. Dr. Scott serves as a board member of the National Black Association for Speech, Language, and Hearing (NBASLH) and co-chairs the Cultural Humility Task Force, furthering her dedication to equity and representation in the field.