I teach students with speech and language disorders in two different schools in the same school district. I work with students who are in transitional kindergarten through 8th grade; they are between the ages of four to thirteen. My students have a wide-range of needs, ranging from mild to severe. Our schools are highly diverse with students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. They are eager learners who are motivated to improve their speech and language skills.
Position:
Speech Language Pathologist
My Philosophy:
My philosophy is to make learning motivating, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate. I am frequently working with students who are dealing with difficult home lives and struggling academically due to a variety of speech, language, social, and/or academic challenges. I want them to know that school is fun and have an opportunity to feel successful.
Personal Information:
College and Degrees:
B.S. in Pschology from Santa Clara University
M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from California State University, San Marcos
Favorite Books:
The Catcher in the Rye, Wonder, The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Interests:
Speech language pathology, Autism, traveling, calligraphy