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Lisa Oriolo joins SPEECH PATHways as Clinical Director in 2008. Lisa comes to SPEECH PATHways having over 20 years of experience in speech-language pathology and audiology association management. Lisa will continue to manage the Maryland Speech-Language Hearing Association (the professional association for speech-language pathologists and audiologists) part-time in addition to working at SPEECH PATHways. Lisa's strong people skills, organizational skills, and management skills are a valuable asset to SPEECH PATHways. As Clinical Director, Lisa will function as the liasion between clients and therapists and will be the helpful voice at the end of the SPEECH PATHways phone.
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 Voiuce 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 is a 2007 Nominee for Outstanding Teacher.
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 has spent the past several years working part-time in the Carroll County Schools but now dedicates her time working at 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.
Danielle Bailey, M.A., CCC-SLP
B.S., Brigham Young University
M.A., Communication Disorders, Hofstra University, New York, 2004
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
danielle.bailey@speechpathways.net
"Miss Danielle" joined SPEECH PATHways in August of 2006. She has years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and is trained in ABA therapy as well as the Alert Program. Danielle has worked with children of all ages and is trained in sensory integration methods.
In addition to working part-time for SPEECH PATHways,
Danielle works in the Infants and Toddler Program in Baltimore County .
Danielle hopes to volunteer for the non-profit group "Operation Smile," which helps children around the world who are born with cranio-facial anomalies. Danielle’s desire to volunteer with "Operation Smile" encouraged her to become a speech-language pathologist. Danielle enjoys sharing in the enthusiasm for learning shown by the children she works with.
Valarie Schreck, M.S., CCC-SLP
B.A., Special Education, Mansfield University
M.S., Communication Disorders, Penn State University, 2000
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
val.schreck@speechpathways.net
"Miss Val" joined SPEECH PATHways in August of 2006. Val worked as a middle and high school special education teacher in Maryland for many years. Her work as a speech-language pathologist included servicing adults with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders in a variety of settings.
Val joined SPEECH PATHways with a desire to work with children again. Val is an asset to the SPEECH PATHways team with her strong background in special education and vast experience working with children who are middle and high school aged.
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.
Kara Rice, M.S., CCC-SLP
B.A., University of Central Florida, 1997
M.S., Vanderbilt University, 2000
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD/PA licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
kara.rice@speechpathways.net
"Miss Kara" joined SPEECH PATHways in October 2006. A licensed speech-language pathologist in Maryland and Pennsylvania, Kara maintains a school certification in both states and has a strong background in special education.
She is also trained in the Kaufman method and sensory integration strategies.
Kara was initially attracted to the field of speech-language pathology because she always wanted to help people. She loves being able to work with children and adults in a variety of settings. She feels that it is always rewarding to watch a child make progress. Kara has spent the past seven years working in schools in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area specializing in providing services to children with severe disabilities before relocating to Maryland. Her specialty areas and areas of interest include severe communication impairments, autism and language-based learning disabilities.
Melissa Leith, M.S., CCC-SLP
B.A., University of Connecticut, 2004
M.S., Loyola College, 2006
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
melissa.leith@speechpathways.net
"Miss Melissa" joined SPEECH PATHways in June of 2008. Melissa is a licensed speech-language pathologist in Maryland with a strong background in the evaluation and treatment of children with moderate to severe speech and language impairments. Special populations include Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, mental retardation, hearing impairment and apraxia of speech. She also has experience in the areas of augmentative and alternative communication systems. She is also trained in the PROMPT method. Melissa also works full-time in the Howard County Schools.
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" is the newest addition to the SPEECH PATHways team, joining in July 2008. She is trained in the PROMPT method, PECS and Word Study for reading intervention.
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.
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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