SC State’s Glover-Lawrence receives 2025 Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award from state Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award honors an individual for exceptional contributions to communication sciences and disorders spanning at least 20 years. These contributions may include clinical service, supervision or administration of clinical programs, clinical research, or other efforts advancing clinical excellence.
Glover-Lawrence, undergraduate academic coordinator and an instructor in SC State’s Department of Speech, Pathology and Audiology, was honored for more than 27 years of extraordinary service as a speech-language pathologist,
She has built her career on a solid academic foundation, having earned her bachelor’s degree in 1997 and master’s degree in 2002 in speech-language pathology and audiology from SC State, followed by an Educational Specialist degree in education leadership in 2012, also from SC State These achievements have equipped her with the expertise and leadership skills necessary for her outstanding career in clinical service and education.
She is professionally licensed as a speech-language pathologist in the state of South Carolina and a nationally certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Lawrence also holds a South Carolina State Board of Education certification in speech Pathology and educational leadership.
Glover-Lawrence has helped shape future generations of speech-language pathologists. Her contributions include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing curriculum, supervising clinical practicums, and fostering cultural competence among her students.
Beyond her role in academics, Glover-Lawrence is a clinician and entrepreneur. As the founder and operator of Lawrence Speech Services, she has provided speech-language therapy across diverse settings, including schools, private practices, and healthcare facilities.
Recognized with numerous awards, including the College of Graduate and Professional Studies Professor of the Year in 2021-2022 and the Bulldog Award, Glover-Lawrence’s excellence in teaching and service has been consistently celebrated.
Her dedication to clinical service, education and mentorship has left an indelible mark on the field of communication sciences and disorders. Her career reflects a profound commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with communication challenges and inspiring those who follow in her footsteps.