National Speech-Language-Hearing Month spotlight: Dr. Dahye Choi
Posted on May 12, 2026 by Daniel Curtis
As part of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, the Pat Capps Covey College of
Allied Health Professions is proud to highlight faculty whose teaching, research and
service help shape the future of the professions.
Among them is Dr. Dahye Choi, associate professor and Speech and Hearing Sciences program coordinator in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, whose work reflects a deep commitment to student learning, clinical service and research in fluency disorders.
Choi said she especially values the classroom experience, from teaching foundational undergraduate science courses to graduate coursework in stuttering, her area of specialization. She said one of the most rewarding parts of teaching is seeing the moment when a difficult concept finally clicks for a student.
“I love incorporating hands-on activities into my teaching, and there is nothing quite like the moment when a student’s face lights up as a challenging concept finally clicks,” Choi said.
She said her work is especially meaningful because it allows her to serve both students in the classroom and individuals who stutter in the clinic and community. One of the most powerful examples of that work, she said, is the summer camp for children who stutter, where children build communication competence, self-advocacy and resilience through a strength-based approach to therapy.
“With 20 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist specializing in fluency disorders, I feel privileged to contribute to this field as a teacher, clinician and researcher in a way that reflects what I believe to be the most meaningful and effective care for this population,” Choi said.
More than anything, Choi said she hopes students leave with compassion for the people they will serve and for themselves.
“Graduation is not the finish line, it’s really just the starting line,” Choi said. “Every client you meet will teach you something new if you’re willing to pay attention.”
Choi said the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions is a special place to learn and grow because of its strong interprofessional culture, where students work together across disciplines to build the collaborative skills essential to modern health care.