Colette Edwards (BA ’72 UNCG)

Posted on February 03, 2019

Colette Edwards

Communication Science and Disorders
Mrs. Edwards received a Bachelors of Arts in Speech Pathology from UNCG in 1972. She also earned her Masters of Arts in Speech Pathology from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

She spent many years working as an educator and speech pathologist. Before her recent retirement, Mrs. Edwards was also on the faculty of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders for several years, including service as the Director of Graduate Studies and as a clinical supervisor in the Speech and Hearing Center.

She has co-authored book chapters and articles for national publications on the topics of Reader’s Theatre, and clinical supervision in speech-language pathology.

Students have commented on Mrs. Edwards’ attention to detail, availability, and her approachability, and she has been recognized by the North Carolina Association of Supervisors in Speech-Pathology and Audiology with their highest award, Clinical Educator of the Year.