Clinical Professor and Master’s Program Director
Phone: 713.743.2683
Email: lscizek@central.uh.edu
Office: Melcher Life Sciences M243E
Curriculum Vitae

Education

• Ed.D., Professional Leadership – Special Populations, University of Houston
• M.A., Communication Disorders, University of Houston
• B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders, The University of Texas

Teaching

• Clinical Practicum (COMD 7391)
• Speech Sound Disorders (COMD 7322)
• Clinical Procedures (COMD 4489)
• Speech Development and Disorders (COMD 3371)
• Phonetics (COMD 2338)

Clinical Interests

Dr. Cizek's clinical interests include clinical education, supervision, and the professional preparation of speech-language pathologists. She coordinates community speech, language, literacy, and hearing screenings that provide authentic clinical learning experiences for graduate students while serving local schools and community partners. Her work focuses on developing innovative clinical training experiences, strengthening community partnerships, and preparing students for evidence-based clinical practice. 

Clinical Activities/Accomplishments

• Dr. Cizek earned her doctorate with a focus on pronunciation training for multilingual speakers and is certified in Pronunciation of English as a Second Language (PESL). She incorporates her expertise in communication differences and individualized client-centered care into her teaching and clinical education.
• As a clinical team leader and educator, she plays an active leadership role in the University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, guiding and mentoring graduate student clinicians.
• Dr. Cizek supervises and mentors graduate student clinicians participating in community speech, language, literacy, and hearing screenings, fostering the development of clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and professional skills.
• From 2009–2016, Dr. Cizek served as director of the Cougar Communication Group (CCG), overseeing record numbers of clients, clinical educators, and graduate student clinicians in the summer group therapy program. The CCG model continues today as the primary training in group therapy for clinic externs.

Professional Activities

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) member with interests in higher education, clinical education, and professional preparation of speech-language pathologists
• Advocates for linguistic variation in communication and supports professionals who seek to refine their spoken English using speech-language pathology techniques
• Develops active-learning experiences, competency-based clinical education, and renewable assignments that strengthen graduate student clinical reasoning and professional preparation.