Julie Porth Smith, MCD, CCC-SLP

Julie Porth Smith, MCD, CCC-SLP, is a lecturer and clinical supervisor in the Speech-Language Pathology program. She has been a practicing speech-language pathologist in SC for over 25 years, serving both children and adults across a variety of settings. Ms. Smith was an adjunct professor of speech pathology at Columbia College before taking a full-time position with the college. She currently teaches both on-campus and online courses and supervises students during their clinical practicums.

As a native of SC, Ms. Smith earned her B.A. in Speech Pathology from Columbia College with a concentration in Leadership Studies. She received her M.C.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Carolina. She currently practices as a self-employed SLP serving early intervention (birth - 3 years), preschool, and school-aged children in Saluda, SC. Her areas of clinical interest and expertise include language acquisition and development, early intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC), cognitive rehabilitation, and neurocognitive disorders.

Ms. Smith resides in Saluda, SC, with her three children and thoroughly enjoys small-town life. She is an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lexington where she plays in the handbell choir. In her free time, Ms. Smith enjoys traveling, shopping, playing the piano, and performing with the Columbia Tappers.