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.

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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode, I am joined by Hannah Foley, an Assistive Technology (AT) Professional Specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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