Describe your experience and education

I graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2021 with a B.S. in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and with a minor in Psychology. I then continued my education at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Knoxville, TN where I received my M.S. in Speech Language Pathology in August 2023. I am very passionate about working with children of varying ages and ability levels. I enjoy using a play based approach to therapy and seeing the positive results it has on a child’s development. My clinical interests include ASD, Apraxia, AAC, and language disorders.

Why do you love speech therapy?

I have always believed that everyone deserves a voice, and speech therapy allows me to help kids find theirs! Communication is unique to every individual and it is so exciting to see a child learn their most effective way to communicate. I think it is important to make therapy as engaging and motivating for the child, so I love getting creative and centering lessons around a child’s interests. This helps me get to know the child more and develop a strong relationship with them. I believe in the importance of creating close relationships with the children and their families in order to have the most successful therapy.

What are your passions outside of work?

Outside of work, I love to do anything outside and spending time with friends and family! I also enjoy watching sports and cooking!

What are 3 words someone would use to describe you?

Dependable, determined, empathetic

If you could be any animal what would you be?

A jellyfish, so I could float around in the ocean all day!

What is your guilty pleasure?

French fries and an Oreo milkshake!