PEDIATRIC SPEECH THERAPY

Anna Claire received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies, and a Master of Communication Disorders in Speech-Language Pathology from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.  She is currently licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).  Anna Claire has experience in treating pediatric communication disorders in outpatient clinics, elementary and middle schools, Early Intervention, and in Head Start programs.  She resides in Monrovia with her husband Kevin and dogs, Honey, Murphie, & Mo!

“From a young age I always knew I wanted my career to revolve around working with children.  My heart lies in cultivating and empowering children to be their best selves.  As a Speech-Language Pathologist it is an honor to help children find their voices and more importantly, be their biggest cheerleader along the way.”

Ana received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Through continued studies, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and Master of Communication Disorders from Auburn University. She is currently licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Ana has experience in treating pediatric communication disorders in the school setting and experience treating cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders with adults in the rehabilitation and long-term care settings. She resides in Huntsville with her husband Travis and pup, Mindy!

“I wanted to be a Speech-Language Pathologist because I wanted to help people share their stories…from the imaginative ones to the ones about growing up ‘back in the old days,’ a precious skill we can so easily take for granted.”

Bailey received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders and a Master of Communication Disorders in Speech-Language Pathology from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. She is currently licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Bailey has experience treating pediatric communication disorders in the private clinic and school settings, as well as, experience treating adult cognitive-linguistic, speech, and swallowing disorders with adults in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. She resides in East Limestone with her husband Grayson and pets – Tiny, George, & Sam!

“I chose to become a Speech-Language Pathologist because I have always desired to have a positive impact on people’s lives and what better way to do that than by helping them be able to communicate!”

Taylor received a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Adolescent Development and a minor in Psychology from the University of Alabama. She received a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama. She is currently licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Taylor has experience working with pediatrics and adults in various settings including outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities/rehab, acute and inpatient rehab, as well as elementary and preschool settings. Taylor was born and raised in Athens and currently resides there with her goldendoodle, Bea.

“I became a Speech-Language Pathologist because as a child I had selective mutism and struggled to communicate with those around me. I want everyone to know they have a voice, and that what they have to say matters– I love having the opportunity to hear others’ stories and to help them find ways to share it, reach their fullest potential, and be successful in their communities!”

Kendall received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communicative Disorders with a minor in Psychology, as well as a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Alabama. She is currently licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Kendall completed extensive training and is passionate about incorporating the Natural Language Acquisition framework in therapy involving gestalt language processing. (Fun fact: she was the first SLP in Alabama to complete this training and can be found on www.meaningfulspeechregistry.com!) She has worked in various pediatric settings including private practice, preschool, and elementary school settings, treating a variety of disorders including articulation, language, literacy, and social communication. She currently resides in Huntsville with her boyfriend Holden & their rescue pup, Duncan!

“I chose to become a Speech-Language Pathologist because of the strong women in my family who worked in the medical field. I’ve always had a natural passion to work with kids, and communication is such a precious skill that everyone has a right to access. There is nothing more rewarding than helping kids explore their minds, find confidence in how they communicate, and share their personalities with the world!”

Jocelyn received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Mississippi University for Women and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Montevallo. She is currently licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Jocelyn has notable experience working with children of all ages in both clinical and school settings – most recently with children in Early Intervention (birth-3 years). She has experience treating a variety of disorders including phonology, articulation, fluency, language and literacy.

“I became a Speech-Language Pathologist because I wanted a career that allowed me to serve and build relationships with the people in my community. I love hearing people’s stories, and communication is fundamental for that!”

Anna received a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language-Spanish from the University of North Alabama and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Alabama A&M University. She is currently licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Anna has experience working with children of all ages, most recently with kids between the ages of 18 months to 13 years, working as a pediatric home health SLP. Her interests include expressive & receptive language, articulation, social communication, & AAC.

“I became a Speech-Language Pathologist because of my dad! He was visiting a friend in the hospital and saw a speech therapist perform an evaluation. He called me immediately after and said he thought it was a perfect career fit for me. I ignored his suggestion for 2 years! After I finished my undergraduate degree I was looking for a next step and decided to finally feel out his recommendation… I job shadowed a speech therapist and never looked back! Moral of the story- your parents are always right!”

Emily received a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and a Master of Communication Disorders in Speech-Language Pathology from Auburn University. She is currently licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Emily has notable experience working with children of all ages, most recently in the pediatric outpatient clinic and elementary school settings. She has experience with and enjoys treating a variety of disorders including articulation, language, fluency, motor speech, and AAC. She currently resides in Huntsville with her husband Christian and their cats, Finn and Fran.

“I became a Speech-Language Pathologist because I was fascinated by the wide scope of practice the profession encompasses. I have loved working with children and their families to treat a variety of disorders with the goal of establishing functional communication, building and strengthening relationships, and enabling each child to find their voice!”

From scheduling to maintaining patient records, Kathy is our front office receptionist who manages a variety of office tasks to ensure quality patient care.  With over 20 years of experience working in schools, churches, and medical clinics, she is dedicated to utilizing her skills to ensure an optimal patient experience at Madison Speech.

Dana is our Billing Assistant who joined our team in August 2018. She has over 15 years of experience in therapy settings, in which she has gained considerable knowledge regarding insurance and individual policy requirements. She works hard to make the most of your therapy experience while keeping your out of pocket costs at a minimum. Dana lives in Monrovia with her husband Lionel and their dogs Moose & Zoey.