Karie Gardner, M.S., CCC-SLP
B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1997
M.S., Communication Disorders, West Virginia University, 2000
M.S., Special Education (emph. technology in Special Ed), 2005
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
karie.gardner@speechpathways.net
"Miss Karie" joined SPEECH PATHways in February 2005. Karie is "Level 2" trained in the PROMPT method and is certified in Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention (REI) as well as Interactive Metronome. She has also completed the Lindamood-Bell Training Program and has a strong interest in the areas of reading and writing development. She is a certified provider of the Fast ForWord® Programs. She has a second Master’s Degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Assistive Technology. Karie has completed an 8-hour training course in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. She is also trained and certified in the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Program (LSVT).
Karie became a speech-language pathologist because she enjoys working with people and helping them reach their greatest potential. She finds it very rewarding to provide her clients with the necessary communication skills for life and helping people feel better about themselves. In addition to working part-time for SPEECH PATHways, Karie works in the Carroll County Public Schools. She was a 2007 Nominee for Outstanding Teacher.
Karie completes comprehensive testing for SPEECH PATHways and monitors clients on the Fast ForWord® program while pursuing her PhD.
Cherise Kelly, M.A., CCC-SLP
B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
cherise.kelly@speechpathways.net
"Miss Cherise" joined SPEECH PATHways in April 2005. Her specialty areas and areas of interest include stuttering, oral-motor therapy, feeding, pre-reading skills (phonemic awareness) and treatment of preschool and school age children with a variety of speech and language disabilities. Cherise is also certified in Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention (REI) and trained in the Kaufman method, PROMPT, Talk Tools, ABLC (Affect-Based Language Curriculum),
sensory integration strategies,
and The Lidcombe Program of Early Stuttering Intervention.
Cherise works part-time for Carroll County Public Schools and SPEECH PATHways.
Cherise became a speech-language pathologist because she loves working with people. She enjoys supporting children and adults in their efforts to be the best they can be. Her favorite part of the job is seeing the growth and progress of the children she works with, as well as the parent’s joy when they succeed. She feels another perk to being a speech-language pathologist is the job flexibility it offers, allowing her to spend time with her family.
Rena Levi, M.A., CCC-SLP/Cert. AVT
B.A., Thomas Edison State College, Jerusalem Campus, 1999
M.A., Communication Disorders, University of North Texas, 2002
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
rena.levi@speechpathways.net
"Miss Rena" practiced as a speech-language pathologist with the hearing impaired population in New York for four years before moving to Maryland, joining SPEECH PATHways in 2006. Rena is a Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist (AVT) for the deaf and hearing impaired, one of only approximately 300 in the world!
Rena brings her passion for training parents to facilitate the development of speech, language, auditory and cognitive skills and her AVT specialty to SPEECH PATHways. A certified AVT therapist has completed a minimum of 80 hours of post-graduate study of A-V theory and practice and 1200 hours of professional service with the hearing impaired and deaf population.
Rena specializes in working with individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired and want to communicate via an auditory/oral approach. Rena helps her clients use the latest technology (hearing aids or cochlear implants) to give them optimal access to sound. She enjoys working together with families to bring out an individual’s potential.
Rena is currently organizing the startup of the Maryland Chapter of the AG Bell Organization.
Nicole Clarke, M.S., CCC-SLP
B.S., Texas Christian University, TX, 1995
M.S. Communication Disorders, West Virginia University, 1996
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
nikki.clarke@speechpathways.net
"Miss Nikki" joined the SPEECH PATHways team in July 2008. She is trained in the PROMPT method, Kaufman method, Talk Tools, PECS and Word Study for reading intervention. Nikki is also a Hanen Certified Speech-Language Pathologist for the “It Takes Two to Talk” Program.
Nikki became a speech-language pathologist because she loves working with children. She truly enjoys connecting with the children and their families. She loves seeing families find joy as their child makes gains and develops new skills and abilities. Nikki chose to specialize in pediatrics and has extensive experience in a variety of work settings including private practice, public schools, early intervention.
Gail Ensor, M.S., CCC-SLP
B.A., Communication Disorders, Towson University, 1972
M.S., Communication Disorders, Loyola College, 2004
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
gail.ensor@speechpathways.net
"Miss Gail" joined SPEECH PATHways in August of 2008. Gail worked as a speech-language pathologist on the Eastern Shore before moving to Carroll County in 2008. Her work as a speech-language pathologist included servicing children of all ages with speech, language and cognitive disorders in a variety of settings.
Gail joined SPEECH PATHways with a desire to work with middle to high school aged children. Gail is an asset to the SPEECH PATHways team with her strong background in school-based services and vast experience working with children who are middle and high school aged. Gail is currently the speech-language pathologist in a Carroll County High School for SPEECH PATHways.
Sharron A. Antolick, M.S., CCC-SLP
B.S., Communication Disorders, The Pennsylvania State University, 1984
M.S., Communication Disorders, The Pennsylvania University, 1986
CCC American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
MD State Licensed SLP
American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified
sharron.antolick@speechpathways.net
“Miss Sharron” has been practicing as a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in Maryland for the past 24 years. She has gained valuable knowledge from working in a variety of settings including hospitals, private clinics, preschools and public schools. For the past 13 years, Sharron has been employed part-time by the Carroll County Public Schools and is a proud member of the Infant and Toddler Team. Miss Sharron has had the privilege of working cooperatively with educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, dieticians, doctors, nurses and families of very young children with complex medical and educational needs. Her area of expertise is in the area of oral-motor, feeding and swallowing diagnosis and therapy. Sharron was instrumental in establishing the current “Feeding and Swallowing Team” through the Infants and Toddlers program. She has traveled extensively and has been trained and/or certified by such renowned SLPs as Sara-Rosenfeld Johnson (“Talk Tools”), Debra Beckman (Beckman Oral Motor Protocol), Rona Alexander, and Susan Evans Morris to name a few. Sharron has provided seminars with regard to children with feeding and swallowing challenges and is frequently asked to share her insights and experiences with other professionals.
Sharron became a pediatric speech-language pathologist because of her love of children, outgoing personality as well as her interest in health care. She enjoys working with youngsters who need her most and finds great personal reward in helping these very special children and their families.
Miss Sharron lives in Sykesville with her husband of 22 years and her teenage son and daughter as well as their golden retriever. She enjoys the “controlled chaos” that goes with being the mother of two teens and loves to cook for her family!
Erica Hamilton, M.S., CCC-SLP
B.A., Towson University, 2004
M.S., Communication Disorders, Loyola College, 2006
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
erica.hamilton@speechpathways.net
"Miss Erica" joined SPEECH PATHways in June 2008. Erica is trained in the PROMPT method and PECS. Erica has a strong background in working with children on the autism spectrum as well as other special needs populations. She works full-time for a special needs non-profit school in Baltimore and part-time for SPEECH PATHways.
Erica became a speech-language pathologist because she wanted to be part of a helping profession. She loves making a difference in the lives of the children and families that she works with.
Julie Kumpar, M.S., CCC-SLP
B.S., Elementary and Early Childhood Education,
Grove City College, 2000
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, Loyola College, 2009
MD licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
julie.kumpar@speechpathways.net
"Miss Julie" is the newest addition to the SPEECH PATHways team, joining in May 2010. Julie recently completed her Clinical Fellowship Year while working in Carroll County Public Schools system. She was responsible for planning and implementing speech and language therapy services for children age 3 through grade five and developing IEPs. While she is just joining our team as a Speech-Language Pathologist, she completed a graduate externship at Speech Pathways in the fall/winter 2008.
Julie grew up in Harford County, MD. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in both Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Grove City College in 2000. She taught kindergarten for four years and first grade for two years in Abingdon, MD. Her first career as a teacher developed her interest in speech-pathology. Julie resigned from teaching in 2006 to pursue a Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She received her M.S. degree from Loyola University in 2009. Julie is excited about bringing her knowledge and experience from her years in education to her new career as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Julie completed internships and externships at the Loyola Clinical Centers, Speech PATHways, and Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital and acquired a variety of skills and experiences. Beside her six years of experience in the classroom as an elementary teacher, Julie has provided therapy for many children and adults, including those with Apraxia, Down syndrome, Aphasia, brain injury, feeding disorders, deafness, and articulation disorders. She is one of our PROMPT trained therapists.
Julie has a passion for communication, literacy, and music. She loves working with children to help them and their families be successful. She is committed to partnering with parents and other professionals to help improve children's lives.
Julie resides in Westminster with her new husband, Matt. She is excited about continuing her career in Speech-Language Pathology at SPEECH PATHways.
Jocelyn Davey, M.A. (Certified Reading Specialist)
B.S., Russell Sage College, New York 1986
M.S., Reading Instruction, McDaniel College, 1998
jocelyn.davey@speechpathways.net
"Miss Jocelyn" joined SPEECH PATHways in September 2005. Jocelyn is certified by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in Special Education and in Reading Instruction. Jocelyn offers complete reading assessment (Woodcock Reading Mastery Test) as well as individual and group tutoring. Jocelyn utilizes multi-sensory methods for reading instruction including Lindamood-Bell, Phono-Graphix, Wilson, Orton-Gillingham, MORE Program and others.
Jocelyn is a proud homeschooling mom of three children. Jocelyn enjoys teaching children to read and seeing the joy on their faces when things connect for the first time. She takes pride in the self-confidence that comes along when a child learns to read. Jocelyn’s infinite patience, perseverance and kind nature make her a one-of-a-kind teacher!
"Miss Debi" joins SPEECH PATHways as a co-developer and instructor of the Act Up program. Act Up is a drama and social skills program for children of all ages. Debi has studied dance and theatre for over twenty years. She is a member of AATE the American Alliance of Theatre Educators, The Screen Actors Guild and The American Federation of Television and Recording Artists. She has toured with the USO as a featured singer and nationally with the Broadway musical Bye-Bye Birdie. She has also appeared in numerous films, television shows, commercials and worked as a voiceover artist.
Debi enjoys teaching drama, yoga and Brain Gym to children and facilitates ACT UP!, a fun dramatic group for kids with special needs. She strongly believes in the performing arts as an amazing tool for transformation in self-esteem, confidence, creativity and imagination. She feels honored to learn from and teach children this unique art. Debi brings enthusiasm, encouragement and inspiration to all children.
Melissa Ward, MT-BC (Music Therapist - Board Certified)
B.M., Elizabethtown College, 2006
melissa.ward@musicpathways.net
"Miss Melissa" is the newest addition to the SPEECH PATHways team in October 2007. Melissa received her degree from Elizabethtown College in 2006. Elizabethtown College is well-known for their sound and well-rounded music therapy program. She completed her internship at Kennedy Krieger School, which is part of an institute known throughout the world for their work with individuals who have disabilities. Melissa obtained her credentials, MT-BC (Music Therapist - Board Certified) from the Certification Board for Music Therapists, which upholds standards that are equal to or above licensure standards.
An active member of the American Music Therapy Association, Miss Melissa provides assessments, individual and group classes and adaptive music lessons. She is skilled in piano, guitar, chorus, voice and piano pedagogy.
Melissa has a strong background in the assessment and treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and children with other developmental and cognitive delays. Melissa is a wonderful addition to the SPEECH PATHways team!
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