SPEECH THERAPY TEAM

MS, CCC-SLP

DIRECTOR OF SPEECH THERAPY

Hometown: Hot Springs, AR

Graduated: University of Central Arkansas

"The best part of my job is knowing that I am working to make a difference in children’s lives. My absolute favorite thing is helping kids find their voice who have not been able to express themselves."

Favorite Hobby: Cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks!

MCD, CCC-SLP

CF/SLP STUDENT MANAGER

Hometown: Jonesboro, AR

Graduated: Arkansas State University

“I love giving kids a “voice.” Life without the ability to communicate is lonely, isolating, and frightening! I truly love working with children and their families to unlock their thoughts, feelings, and desires with the gift of communication. It is priceless!”

Favorite Hobby: Making memories with my husband and daughter

MS, CCC-SLP

Hometown: Minooka, IL

Graduated: University of Tulsa

" I have always loved children! Their personalities, laughter and quirks give me so much joy! The absolute best part of working with the pediatric population as a speech pathologist is having the privilege to collaborate with families to see children achieve anything and everything. It can be a new sound, word, skill or confidence in themselves!"

Favorite Hobby: Anything creative! Painting, cardmaking, and scrapbooking

MS, CF-SLP

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Graduated: University of Arkansas

"I love being able to provide families the support that they need as a whole while helping their child learn and grow."

Favorite Hobby: Watching baseball and playing with my dog

MS, CF-SLP

Hometown: Springdale, AR

Graduated: University of Tulsa

"I love seeing the overall growth that our therapy kiddos make!"

Favorite Hobby: Exercise

MS, CF-SLP

Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Graduated: University of Tulsa

"I love being able to help children achieve lifelong communication skills to help them communicate with their family, caregivers, and friends. My favorite thing is watching them grow in confidence, foster new curiosity, and use these new skills to help them thrive in the world around them."

Favorite Hobby: Hiking around Arkansas with my dog Brinkely

MA, CF-SLP

Hometown: Reno, NV

Graduated: Our Lady of the Lake University

" I love being able to provide children the tools necessary to communicate in order to be who they are."

Favorite Hobby: Watching movies

MS, CCC-SLP

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Graduated: University of Arkansas

Kids SPOT Team since: 2019

"I love getting to combine teaching and playing. I have so much fun with my Kids SPOT kiddos!"

Favorite Hobby: Tap dancing

MEd, CCC-SLP

Hometown: Holden, MA

Graduated: North Carolina Central University

Kids SPOT Team since: 2013

"In the beginning of my studies and my career, my passions were (and still are) dysphagia and feeding; however, since starting at Kids SPOT I have discovered and cultivated a passion for language development. I am constantly inspired when I see a child develop an ability to communicate effectively with their family/caregiver and when I witness the connection that follows. "

Favorite Hobby: Photography