Joann Denemark
Program Director
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Speech & Language
Bio
With 20+ years of clinical experience, Dr. Denemark led program development and CAA Candidacy for Accreditation, demonstrating her commitment to SLP advocacy. Dr. Denemark was nominated and selected as a 2025 Distinguished Practitioner Fellow by the National Academies of Practice.
Education
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EDD, Educational Innovation
Augusta University, 2025
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MS, Speech-Language Pathology/Path
Nova Southeastern University, 2001
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BA, Education/Teaching of Individu
Florida Atlantic University, 1996
Certifications
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Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
ASHA, 2001
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American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
American Heart Association, 2025
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American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
American Heart Association, 2025
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Speech-Language Pathologist
South Carolina Professional Licensing, 2022
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Georgia Professional Licensing, 2019
Awards & Honors
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Nominated by Provost MacKinnon to the SLP Academy
National Academies of Practice, 2024
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Executive Leadership Institute Nominated by Dr. Brooks Keel, President Board of Regents, University System of Georgia Augusta University Nominated in recognition of my commitment to higher education and potential for promotion.
BOR USG, 2024
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Faculty Inclusive Excellence Initiative
Office of Institutional Access, Success, and Belonging, 2023
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AU Experiential Learning Micro-Credentials Certificate
Center for Instructional Innovation at AU, 2023
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Alpha Eta Honor
Nova Southeastern University, Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Nu Sigma Upsilon Chapter, 2023
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests focus on pediatric language disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and promoting professionalism, ethics, and cultural responsiveness in future clinicians. These areas shape my dedication to preparing culturally aware, collaborative, and evidence-based healthcare professionals.
Research Interests
My research interests explore the development of dual identities among pre-professional healthcare students through interprofessional education (IPE) activities. Combined with my teaching interests, these areas shape my dedication to preparing culturally aware, collaborative, and evidence-based healthcare professionals.
Department Service
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College of Nursing - Costa Layman Health Fair / Hearing Screenings
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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College of Nursing - Health Grandparents Health Fair / Hearing Screenings
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Georgia Speech and Hearing Association Higher Education Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Professions Exploration of Allied Careers in Healthcare (PEACH) - a CAHS outreach initiative
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Department of SLP / Master of Health Science in SLP academic program
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
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CAHS Recruitment Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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CAHS Student Advisory Council
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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PEACH - CAHS outreach initiative
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Department of Speech-Language Pathology / Program Director
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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CAHS IPE Taskforce / Committee member
2022 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
University Service
Professional Service
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GSHA / Higher Education Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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LAUNCH
2023 - Present
Role: Other
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Successteam
2023 - Present
Role: Other
Public Service
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Diverse Abilities Web Network (DAWN) / committee member
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Cooper Ridge Farm
2022 - Present
Role: Board Member
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Best Night Ever / "buddy"
2022 - 2022
Role: Other
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Columbia County Special Olympics
2022 - 2022
Role: Other
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Upside of Downs / 2022 Down Syndrome Buddy Walk fundraiser / Co-chair
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Chair
