In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Katherine Mendez, MA, CCC-SLP, and Justine Springs, MA, CCC-SLP, from the University of Memphis to talk about the heart of clinical supervision and the important role supervisors play in shaping the next generation of speech-language pathologists.
With honesty and humor, Katherine and Justine share what keeps them coming back to supervision year after year, the qualities that help make a great clinical educator, and how they navigate some of the challenging moments that come with supporting student clinicians. For SLPs who have considered becoming a supervisor but aren’t quite sure they’re ready, they offer encouragement, perspective, and practical guidance for taking that first step.
Michelle, Katherine, and Justine also discuss the value of intraprofessional collaboration between academic and clinical faculty and how strong partnerships can help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice. Along the way, they show why supervision is about more than teaching clinical skills. It’s an opportunity to mentor future colleagues, build meaningful connections, and grow alongside the students you support.
With honesty and humor, Katherine and Justine share what keeps them coming back to supervision year after year, the qualities that help make a great clinical educator, and how they navigate some of the challenging moments that come with supporting student clinicians. For SLPs who have considered becoming a supervisor but aren’t quite sure they’re ready, they offer encouragement, perspective, and practical guidance for taking that first step.
Michelle, Katherine, and Justine also discuss the value of intraprofessional collaboration between academic and clinical faculty and how strong partnerships can help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice. Along the way, they show why supervision is about more than teaching clinical skills. It’s an opportunity to mentor future colleagues, build meaningful connections, and grow alongside the students you support.
