Speechie Side Up

In this episode, I am joined by Angelyn Franks in the Tassel booth at the latest ASHA Convention. Angelyn is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist for over 13 years and is dedicated to helping others find their voice and communicate with confidence. Her goal is to have big conversations to help reframe our beliefs about stress, explore practical strategies, & support one another on a journey towards greater well-being, resilience, and balance.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Bryanna Molina, a pediatric speech-language pathologist with 8 years of experience in the public schools in New York and Florida. She now works at a private practice in Miami and is also an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University, teaching Phonetics to undergraduate students. Her interests include speech sound disorders, swallowing and feeding, autism, and cultural humility. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, I am joined by Amy Prince and Amber Ladd. Amy and Amber are Speech-Language Pathologists with over 31 combined years of experience. They are extremely passionate about working with children, and integrating behavioral techniques in speech therapy. Amy and Amber are the co-owners of The TALK Team, a pediatric speech therapy clinic located in Fresno, CA. They each received their Masters of Arts in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies, with an emphasis in speech-language pathology from California State University, Fresno.  In addition, they are both Board Certified Behavior Analysts. They have been employed in the public school system as well as private practice. They have extensive experience working with autistic children, with sensory processing disorders, pragmatic language disorders, oral placement, feeding disorders and extensive language needs. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, I am joined by Megan Peveto, a Speech Language Pathologist and the woman behind SLP Next Door.  Following a series of life events, she found herself in the home-health world where she has spent the last 4 years doing a lot of trial and error and tons of research when it comes to serving this population. Megan has been in the speech therapy field for over 10 years. She worked as an SLPA in a clinic between undergrad and grad school and after graduating with her Master's degree, worked in the school setting for 2 years. Megan also holds a certificate in Autism. Megan has lived in Texas her whole life. She is married to her wonderful husband and they have one wild (recently turned) 5-year-old little boy and yellow labrador named Charlie. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode,  I am joined by Michele Rothstein, a school-based Speech Language Pathologist working full-time in an elementary school for students K-6 while running SLP Madness.  Michele serves as a coach for school-based SLPs to help them meet the ever-growing demands of their caseload while meeting the needs of their students.  Michele strives to provide high quality treatment based on the strong connections she has with her students and their families. She believes that therapy success stems from strong caseload management and accurate data collection.  In her 23 years as a school-based Speech Pathologist, Michele has served as her department Coordinator, as well as an Instructional Technology consultant to the other therapists in her school district.   Outside of work, Michele is a mom to a teenage daughter.  She is a fitness instructor who loves teaching step aerobics.  Family and fitness occupy her time when she is not working at school or coaching other SLPs through SLP Madness. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, I am joined by Gina Sanfelippo, an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist and the owner and founder of Bee’s Knees Speech Therapy based in Milwaukee, WI. Gina is a former high school SLP currently making the jump into private practice.  She has experience supporting a variety of populations and age groups by working in both educational and healthcare settings. Some current areas that she serves include assistive technology and communication (AAC), stuttering, articulation, expressive/receptive language delay, social communication, and much more. Gina’s philosophy is all about using child-led and family-centered approaches to therapy in order to see the best outcomes for clients. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, I am joined by  Kim Lewis, M.Ed.,CCC-SLP, a certified Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Activity Taylor, a private pediatric practice based in Greensboro, NC. Kim works with toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary-aged children and their families.  Kim is a frequent contributor to the ASHA Leader magazine and has also appeared in Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists. She has presented a Learning Lab at ASHA and sessions at state conventions including North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, I am joined by Maggie McGarvie, M.A., CCC-SLP, an ASHA certified and NY State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of Compass Pediatric Therapy.  Maggie is passionate about helping families connect with their children since she works full time in the school system and has seen the gaps between home and school life over her 14-year-career. She is dedicated to helping reduce stress and increasing harmony in the home environment and aims to guide in improving communication and establishing routines at home. She believes that parents need to be trained and empowered to help not only their children thrive but also their families. Maggie is a single mom to two amazing children, an avid lover of sports and all things Friends and Harry Potter.  Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, I am joined by Sara MacIntyre, M.A.,CCC-SLP. Sara is the director of YouSpeak, a private practice in Philadelphia, where she works with individuals of all ages who stutter. Sara earned her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2013 and holds a Bachelor’s in Finance from Lehigh University in 2009. In addition, Sara is the Director of Programs for Stuttering Foundation where she hosts both the Stuttering Foundation Podcast as well as a monthly webinar series Virtual Learning by Stuttering Foundation. She is also an Adjunct instructor at Teachers College, Columbia University within their graduate Speech-Language Pathology Program.  Sara has presented nationally and internationally on a variety of topics related to holistic, whole-person therapy, covert stuttering, and the importance of support, self-advocacy, and self-disclosure. She is a strong believer that the most impactful and effective means of clinical learning is learning from the lived experiences of individuals who stutter themselves. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, I am joined by Stacey Richey, a public school-based SLP for over 11 years. Stacey loves incorporating books and themes into her therapy because it makes therapy planning a breeze! As a CF, she started with 92 students on her caseload ranging from preschool through 6th grades, so she really does know how challenging it can be when you have huge caseloads and mixed groups. Stacey personally owns almost 1000 children's books, and is extremely passionate about sharing her love of books with her students and SLPs like YOU! When she’s not working in the schools or on her Teachers Pay Teachers store, Stacey loves baking, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching movies, and playing sports. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, I am joined by Farwa Husain, an experienced bilingual speech language pathologist and private practice owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy located in Raritan, New Jersey. Farwa is currently serving as President of Morris County Speech and Hearing Association (MCSHA), a non-profit organization that provides exceptional continuing education to SLPs and Audiologists in New Jersey.  Farwa takes a holistic, sensory driven, play based approach to help individuals unlock their optimal level of learning and loves to collaborate as an interdisciplinary team. She is devoted to culturally and linguistically appropriate therapy that celebrates a family’s unique lifestyle. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, I am joined by Hannah Foley, an Assistive Technology (AT) Professional Specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This episode is part of AAC Connect. AAC Connect is an online event where we’ll bring together professionals and individuals with first-person experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication(AAC) to discuss the latest research, assessment tools, and treatment strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top professionals in the field and connect with other families and individuals who are part of the AAC community. Register here and use the discount code SPEECHIESIDEUP to save 10% on any membership level.

In this episode, I am joined by Megan Stewart, an ASHA Certified Speech Language Pathologist and an AAC and Literacy Coach. This episode is part of AAC Connect. AAC Connect is an online event where we’ll bring together professionals and individuals with first-person experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication(AAC) to discuss the latest research, assessment tools, and treatment strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top professionals in the field and connect with other families and individuals who are part of the AAC community. Register here and use the discount code SPEECHIESIDEUP to save 10% on any membership level.

In this episode, I am joined by Myia Sower, a Speech-Language Pathologist  and owner of the teletherapy company LowKey Speech Teletherapy LLC. Myia has worked in public schools, skilled nursing facilities, as well as in-patient rehab. Prior to becoming a certified Speech-Language Pathologist she was a Special Education teacher for 15 years. Now she is looking to use her skills to increase SLP pay, change the negative view SPED directors have of teletherapy, and increase access to speech therapy services while providing a system of support for therapists in the school based SLP field. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Cipyak, a Speech-Language Pathologist for 12 years. Melissa has primarily worked as a school-based SLP, she has also worked part-time in pediatric private practices, as well as teaching 1st grade for a year.  Melissa has 2 children and her family is her priority.  She left Speech Therapy to be a stay at home mom for 11 years and jumped back into the field this past school year, working in a K-12 school and building relationships with her students.  Language has always been her passion since she believes that communication is the key to creating our relationships. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.