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Founder: Maria Fanning M.S. CCC-SLP/L
Maria is a bilingual speech language pathologist who graduated from Northern Illinois University with her Bachelor of Science degree, and then graduated from Rush University Medical Center with her Master of Science degree. She is in the process of completing her second Master's degree in Educational Leadership. She started out her career as a contracted therapist. She has traveled across country helping districts, students, and families. Through all of those experiences, she ended up coming back to Illinois working as a contracted SLP and occasionally as a district based SLP. She has been an SLP for 17 years and has been in positions of leadership for five years.
She started her own company in 2015 for many reasons. First and foremost, she wanted to create a company she would like to work for. In her years as a contract SLP, she had to push for salary increases and was not paid a fair wage in exchange for services provided from other larger contract agencies. Maria would like to start a new path, a path where professionals know their value and are compensated appropriately. "Many of us have heavy student loans to pay, families to feed, etc. We deserve a fair and comparable wage for all the work we do and the lives we touch. Know your worth my friends, know your worth" With that being said, we fully believe in treating our district partners with the same level of dignity and respect. There is so much need out there. We are here to help and support all stake holders: our staff, our district partners, students, and families. "What makes us different than other companies is that we have some of the highest industry standards. I personally observe all of our team members. We support each other, have excellent communication, and we strive to be life long learners. We have monthly trainings and platforms where we can share materials, ask questions, and have needed collegiate relationships and conversations. You are never alone here at Agape because we are a family, and you have a support system here with us."
~Maria Fanning M.S. CCC-SLP/L
Ilda Castaneda - As Agape’s Administrative Assistant and Lead District Recruiter, Ilda plays a key role in supporting leadership and building relationships with school districts to connect them with our exceptional providers. Her experience across various medical field environments has strengthened her administrative skills and deepened her passion for helping others!
Outside of work, Ilda loves savoring a great cup of coffee—whether discovered at a local café or crafted at home—while creating sweet, meaningful moments with her growing family.
Sarah Brooks received her Master’s in Speech and Language Pathology from SUNY Plattsburgh. She is currently living in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Sarah has experience working in a variety of educational settings. She has provided speech and language therapy for children with various diagnoses including receptive and expressive language delays and disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency disorders, pragmatic language disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
In her spare time, Sarah loves to spend time outside with her dog, Izzie, attend concerts, travel, and spend time with family and friends.
Milly Espinoza is a bilingual speech language pathologist in her clincal fellowship year who is originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador and a native Spanish speaker who has lived in Texas for the past 14 years. Milly began her career working with children at 19 years old as a preschool teacher, where she met a young boy with Angelman Syndrome who inspired her to begin her journey in helping children with special needs. After researching careers related to the special needs population, she fell in love with speech and language pathology.
Upon finishing her first degree in mass communication, she switched fields and began her studies in communication disorders and deaf education. Through her time as a graduate student, Milly realized the need for bilingual speech therapists and, as a bilingual person herself, quickly decided to specialize in this area. She also has a special interest in alternative and assistive communication for bilingual children and the ever-growing field of teletherapy.
Wendy Goltz is a speech-language pathologist
in Avon, Minnesota. In 2012 she earned her M.S. Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Since then, she provided therapy in an educational setting in person and through teletherapy to students ages 4-21 years old with a variety of disorders. For nine of the years since graduation, she worked in a Level IV behavioral setting,
which included elementary, middle, and high school students. Additionally, during this placement, she provided services to students attending private schools, an Autism program, and an 18-21 transition program. While she enjoyed the variety and challenges of that position, this year she is working with first and second graders and is loving focusing on this fun age group.
On a personal note, Wendy has been married to her husband Pat since 2007. She loves exploring and enjoying life with him, family, friends, and her two cats, Simon and Sasha. She can be found fishing, swimming, playing games, pellet grilling, and doing many other activities, but she is rarely found “being bored.”
Nura Husein is a multilingual speech language pathology assistant (SLPA) who resides in Illinois. Her family is originally from Jordan, but she grew up in Brazil where she learned Spanish, Portuguese, and English. She is also proficient in Arabic. She worked for many years as an interpreter, but she loves working as an SLPA and helping children with a variety of needs. She is always learning new things, and she is always willing to help those around her. Her favorite place to visit is Thailand and she loves Thai food!
Ivonne Mendoza-Virgen is a bilingual speech language pathologist who is originally from Colombia. She attended Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, Illinois where she earned her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology. Ivonne holds her national certification from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, as well as her license to practice speech-language pathology in Illinois. She holds a bilingual endorsement. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Ivonne’s clinical experiences include working with children in early childhood centers and elementary schools. Ivonne has served children with a variety of articulation and phonological processing disorders, expressive and receptive language delays and disorders.
Ivonne believes it is essential to collaborate with all members of the care team and wants to actively engage teachers and caregivers in children’s treatment plans. Outside of work Ivonne loves doing Yoga, taking long walks with her dog, cooking Columbian food, and painting.
Ben Norrell is a bilingual speech language pathologist in his clinical fellowship year. He grew up in the Dominican Republic. Growing up as a third-culture kid was a beautiful and unique experience. When he moved to the US, he studied to be an educator during his undergraduate degree and then taught English to Language Learners for 6 years in the US public school system. During that time, he noticed the unmet needs within the Spanish-speaking community for bilingual Speech Therapists, which led him to shift careers and become a bilingual SLP!
Laura B. Palait is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Clifton Park, New York. She graduated with her MS in Communication Disorders from SUNY New Paltz in 2018 and has since worked with children of all ages in schools. Her favorite part of being an SLP is fostering relationships with her students. She is a wife to husband Aaron and a mother to one daughter and 2 French Bulldogs. She likes to sing, read, and bake when she has the time. She is an animal lover and has not one, but three fish tanks!
Maggie Potter has been a Speech Language Pathologist since 2016. She has served as an SLP in both the medical field and in the public schools. She feels honored to have received her bachelor's degree at Elmhurst University and continued on to earn her master's degree at Midwestern University. Her free time is saturated with growing her Ghirardelli Chocolate Covered Strawberry business at local Farmer’s Markets and by catering special events, spending quality time with the special people in her life, taking care of her two cats, trying new recipes, and getting outside for a hike or bike ride whenever possible. She also enjoys community service, going to church, and volunteering. She feels blessed to be able to serve children and families as a new member of the Agape team!
Angela Reif is a speech language pathologist who lives on Long Island in New York with her husband and 2 kids. She loves boating, camping and sports! She graduated with her Masters in 2014 from Molloy College and then completed her clinical fellowship working for City of Philadelphia schools. Since then she has been back in NY working primarily with the 3-5 age population. She loves the enthusiasm and excitement that the younger children bring to the sessions!
Molly is a speech language pathologist who graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with her Bachelor of Art degree, and then graduated from Governor State University with her Master of Science degree. Since then, Molly has provided therapy in educational settings in-person and through tele-therapy with children of all abilities from ages 3-21. Molly loves building rapport with her students and seeing them progress in therapy while having fun! In her spare time, Molly enjoys spending time with her husband and their 2 dogs, hiking, reading, and binging the latest shows.
Holly Magdalin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor from the Chicagoland area and has been working in the field of adult mental health and substance use disorders for over 10 years. Holly obtained two Bachelors of Science Degrees in Communicative Disorders and Health Sciences in addition to her Master of Arts Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling all at Northern Illinois University. On a personal note, Holly has been married to her husband Nick since 2012 and is a mother of two. In her free time, Holly enjoys reading, spending time outdoors with her family, and is a self-proclaimed foodie.
Rosalyn is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist passionate about advocacy, AAC, literacy and language interventions. Before earning her graduate degree from California State University, East Bay Rosalyn worked developing curricula for women’s literacy programs and international development. After graduate school, Rosalyn worked for 4 years in a school district’s education preschool program collaborating with special education teachers, vision specialists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to best serve her students and their families. Rosalyn values the role of families in children’s communication development. She believes that therapy works best when it is fun, natural, and incorporated into everyday interactions with important people in their lives. Kids learn to communicate best when they are regulated and happy! Each year, she heads a volunteer program to assist hopeful first-generation college graduates with their speech pathology graduate school applications to increase the number of diverse, bilingual therapists in the profession. Giving back to her community is an important part of her life. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, reading, and spending time with her family
Crista Crawford received her B.A. and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and M.A. in Education Studies with an emphasis in reading from McKendree University. Crista has been a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist for 26 years and has worked within the school system from Pre-K through High School. She loves building skills that students can apply in the classroom including articulation, phonology, expressive and receptive language skills, and fluency. Crista has two wonderful daughters in college, and she enjoys reading, writing, planting flowers, and spoiling her fluffy cat Sir Lancelot.
Jenee Brown is Speech-Language Pathologist located in Southern Illinois; holding ASHA CCC-SLP, as well as licensure in IL and MO. She received her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2018, and is currently in her 6th year as an SLP. She has experience serving students from Pre-K through high school, as well as older students within vocational settings. She has been afforded a great variety of opportunities to work with students with a wide range of abilities and challenges. One of her favorite things is building rapport with each student she meets, and creatively working to meet them where they are at, so that they can grow and reach their full potential. Related areas of interest include: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Gestalt Language Processing, and Natural Language Acquisition.
In her freetime, you can find her spending quality time with her daughter and family, tending to her beloved pets, or dabbling in one of many creative outlets, such as sewing, photography/photo editing, learning new languages, or calligraphy! Fun fact: She has just begun learning to play violin!
Jasmine Castaneda is a bilingual speech language pathologist in Illinois. She received her Bachelors and Masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Elmhurst University. Outside of doing speech therapy, she has a bit of a green thumb. She can’t resist bringing home new indoor plants! She enjoys visiting the local farmers market and spending quality time with her daughter and family.
Jenny grew up and studied in the beautiful town of Woodstock, IL where she served her community as an Insurance Advisor. There she discovered a passion for helping those around her. Looking to extend her desire to serve others, Jenny volunteers as a Sunday school teacher where she found joy working with children. She is caring and motivated to continue to grow and develop her professional life.
When not at work you will find her spending time with family at Baseball games and volleyball tournaments. She is her young family’s biggest cheerleader.
Audrey Hermsmeier has been a speech-language pathologist since 2006. She has worked in a variety of settings, including skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and schools (pre-k through Jr high). She has also worked in specialized schools based on ABA and RAD, both therapeutic schooling for children with behaviors and social emotional difficulties. Audrey graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western Illinois University.
Audrey is a wife and a mom to 4 children. She stays very busy with her kids’ activities. When she can find free time, she loves to garden and do yard work. If she could, she would spend her entire day outside!
Katelyn Ortega is a dedicated speech-language pathologist with a Master of Science from Carlos Albizu University. From Miami, Florida, she has experience in private practice, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers, and school settings. Passionate about helping children strengthen their communication skills, she currently serves as a remote school-based SLP in Illinois, providing personalized interventions that foster confidence and independence. Katelyn values family, faith, friendship, and laughter. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, embracing the outdoors through boating, fishing, and hunting, or unwinding with a good book.
Mariah Wall has always loved a good adventure. Over the past 10 years as a School Psychologist, she has found that working in education brings a new adventure every day, and she would not have it any other way.
Mariah earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Oklahoma. Boomer Sooner! She later earned her Specialist degree in School Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Tampa, Florida. She is a nationally certified School Psychologist with experience working in a variety of educational settings, both in person and virtually. Throughout her career, she has supported students, families, educators, and school teams with a wide range of needs across different educational settings.
Her professional interests include Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), intervention, assessment and evaluation, and data-based decision-making. She is also passionate about equity and social justice in education and believes every student deserves meaningful opportunities and the support they need to succeed.
Outside of her work as a School Psychologist, Mariah can usually be found with her four pups. She enjoys doing CrossFit and hot yoga, attempting to keep her plants alive, and traveling to new destinations. Cheers to new adventures!
Marina Couch, M.S., CCC-SLP is a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist based out of Milwaukee, WI. She has been certified and licensed as an SLP for over 12 years. She attended Davidson College in North Carolina where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature and a concentration in Education. Marina continued on to Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI where she earned her Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and was a graduate assistant for the Wisconsin Reading Acquisition Program (WRAP). In addition to her Masters, she holds a Bilingual Certificate from Marquette University, specializing in assessment and intervention of bilingual populations.
Marina has worked in a variety of settings including public and charter schools (in person and virtually) as well as early intervention for Milwaukee County. She gained additional experience in craniofacial disorders through the Craniofacial Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Inpatient Rehab at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center while a student at Marquette.
In her time outside of work, Marina enjoys cooking, reading, spending time outside, working out, traveling, singing, and playing the piano. She is a mom to 2 young boys who keep her on her toes!
Currently a faclitor looking to become SLP. I love working with people I have 20 years experience in healthcare.
Hello! I'm Jenny Guth, a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist with over 17 years of experience. I believe that communication is all about celebrating the unique perspectives of each individual, ensuring that everyone feels heard and understood. My expertise includes augmentative alternative communication (AAC), autism spectrum disorder, and literacy, and I love empowering people to express themselves confidently.
When I'm not working, you can find me diving into new topics—I'm a lifelong learner who thrives on exploring subjects like Egyptology and astronomy. I share my home with my adorable 7-year-old Italian Greyhound, Luna, who keeps me on my toes and fills my days with joy. I also have a soft spot for dogs and enjoy spending time outdoors, soaking in the beauty of nature.
I strive to bring empathy and inclusivity to my practice, and I want to support my students every step of the way on their communication journey!
Hannah Sheppard is a speech-language pathologist from southwestern Illinois who has been practicing within the school system since 2019. She began providing services at a therapeutic day school for students on the autism spectrum. Beginning in 2022, Hannah has been providing teletherapy to school districts around Illinois, and she has learned so much valuable information about the process. Hannah enjoys working with all of her students in whatever area is needed, but her specialty is providing neurodiversity-affirming services, including those that target pragmatic language, executive functioning, and self-determination/advocacy skills.
In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs, Sif and Buckley, and info-dumping about her favorite birds, bugs, and fungi.
Rachael McKenzie is a Paraprofessional and IT Support Assistant with the Agape team. She has a strong desire to see children grow, learn to express themselves, and know that they are valued and loved exactly as they are. She enjoys working with both people and technology and is passionate about finding ways to use her skills to support others. She is currently pursuing her B.S. in Information Technology Management at Western Governors University.
Outside of work, Rachael enjoys listening to music, learning to play songs on the piano, watching new movies in theaters or at home, and spending time with others playing video games or exploring new places.
“Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.” — Fred Rogers
Hello My name is Melissa I am pleased to be here for this year and hope to be for many more, I have held many titles in my life, I have been in healthcare for almost 30 years, to CNC to CDL and behavioral technician to mention some, but again I'm looking for this to be my last stop to developing and incorporate into more career development
Kelly Smith-Vernon has served the professions of speech-language pathology and education for more than 25 years. She earned her B.A. in Communication Disorders from Marshall University in 1996 and her M.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from The Ohio State University in 1998. In 2023, she continued her education by earning an M.A. in Educational Administration from Concordia University.
Throughout her career, Kelly has worked in school districts across the country, serving students and supporting educators and speech-language pathologists both in person and virtually. Her experience includes roles as a provider, supervisor, and leader, with clinical expertise in child speech sound and language disorders, autism, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), literacy (LETRS certified), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and professional supervision. Kelly is enthusiastic about ensuring that students receive effective, efficient, and meaningful interventions through a collaborative approach that empowers teams and allows students to reach their full potential. In her role as Regional Manager, Kelly combines her clinical background, educational leadership experience, and passion for collaboration to support teams in delivering high-quality services and creating meaningful outcomes for students and families.
That passion is deeply personal. As a young child, Kelly experienced a severe speech disorder that resulted in selective mutism. Fortunately, her parents enrolled her in speech-language therapy at age three, where she received collaborative and intensive intervention targeting her speech sound production. By kindergarten, Kelly was speaking openly with a variety of people and in different environments, and her speech sound disorder was nearly fully remediated—apart from the lingering /w/ for /r/, which she continued to work on with her SLP. The early intervention she received changed the trajectory of her life and influenced her decision to dedicate her career to helping ensure that other children have access to those same opportunities. In a wonderful full-circle moment, Kelly's childhood speech-language pathologist later became her clinical fellowship (CFY) supervisor.
Outside of her professional work, Kelly and her husband live and work on their family beef cattle farm, where they co-manage the operation and enjoy life surrounded by animals and the outdoors. Kelly is also actively involved in pancreatic cancer advocacy, serving as a PurpleStride team captain and Partner in Progress. Her team has been consistently recognized as a top fundraising team. In her free time, Kelly enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
My name is Theodora Davis and I have been a teacher for the last 21 years. I taught high school Health, Fitness and Strength. I was an assistant divisional in my department for many years until I recently resigned my position to work for Agape. I also have coached volleyball at the high school level for 22 years and have been the head varsity coach for girls and boys for many years and continue to do so along with coaching club volleyball. I have a ton of experience writing curriculum and assessments, utilizing new technologies that are available and leading people. I have 3 kids, one starting high school, one in 7th and one in 4th grade. They keep us busy with lots of sports and a very busy schedule. I really enjoy working with my peers and am excited to be part of this great team.
Pam graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She began her career working with children on the autism spectrum, where she developed a passion for building meaningful relationships and supporting individuals in reaching their full potential.
She currently serves as a Recruiter at Agape, where she is dedicated to connecting talented professionals with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. In addition to recruiting, Pam supports the organization's social media efforts, helping create engaging content that reflects Agape's mission and values.
Outside of her professional role, Pam is actively involved in her local church, where she serves as a Young Adults Pastor and is passionate about worship ministry. She enjoys investing in the next generation, fostering authentic community, and encouraging others in their personal and spiritual growth.
Emily Chesley is a virtual Speech-Language Pathologist, I am passionate about creating a safe, welcoming environment where students feel supported as they build the communication skills they need to succeed at school, at home, and in their communities. While I have experience working with learners of all ages, I have found my greatest passion in helping middle and high school students discover their strengths and grow in confidence. I use evidence-based practices that build on each student's unique abilities, fostering meaningful progress through individualized support. One of the most rewarding parts of my work is learning alongside my students—I truly believe they teach me as much as I teach them.
When I am not working you will find me biking on the beach, playing Dungeons and Dragons via Zoom with my three sons, planning a trip with my daughter, or reading a book cuddling my dogs.
Patty is a speech-language pathologist who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with her Bachelor of Science degree and then graduated from Rush University Medical Center with her Master of Science degree. Originally from the Chicago area, Patty currently resides in Massachusetts. She has provided speech and language therapy for children with various diagnoses in the school, private, hospital, and early intervention settings. Her favorite part of being a speech-language pathologist is seeing the difference one can make in someone's ability to communicate. Outside of work, Patty loves to spend time with her family, friends, traveling, staying active, and watching any good show/movie.
As a CNA, I have always had a passion for helping others and being a dependable source of support. My experience with Agape has been life-changing, allowing me to discover my love for working with children while growing both personally and professionally. Agape helped me find my calling again and reminded me of the purpose behind the work I’m passionate about. Learning that “Agape” means God’s unconditional love has made this journey even more meaningful, and it reflects the compassion and care I strive to show every day. I’m truly grateful for the people, experiences, and opportunities that have helped me reconnect with my purpose and continue growing. 💗
Howdy! I'm Robert Green, tech facilitator for Agape. Working with kids has been a humbling experience and seeing them grow and overcome challenges has been awesome!
Charlotte Miller is a Speech-Language Pathologist located in Buffalo, New York. She graduated with her MA from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2019. She started her career working in an ABA setting then found her passion working with the early intervention/elementary population. Being a speech therapist has been incredibly fulfilling and rewarding. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, exploring local places to eat, baking, and spending time with her family.
Hannah is a Learning Behavior Specialist with certifications in special education, reading, and English as a Second Language. She brings a wealth of specialized knowledge and heart to Agape Therapies and Educational Services. She earned her B.S. in Special Education from Loyola University Chicago and her M.S. in Reading Education from Concordia University Chicago. She is continuously expanding her expertise, currently working toward her Reading Specialist and Principal Preparation credentials.
Hannah’s extensive hands-on experience includes supporting students with diverse learning, emotional, and behavioral needs in both alternative and public school settings. From intensive data tracking and reading intervention to collaborating daily with speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists, Hannah focuses on creating supportive environments where every child can succeed.
When she isn't teaching, Hannah stays busy as a wife, mom of two, and owner of two dogs. Hannah and her family enjoy spending their time trying to restaurants, coffee shops, play grounds, and boating on the lake. She loves giving back to her community as a high school dance coach. To unwind, Hannah enjoys baking and reading, and she is always ready to talk all things Disney, especially when it comes to planning her next trip to Disney World!
Catalina is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who began her career in Chile and then moved to the US for her graduate studies. She has worked mainly in schools, both in person and remotely, with students with a wide variety of communication needs. Catalina often takes continuing education courses to stay current with best practices. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and learning from others. Making a positive impact on students' ability to communicate is Catalina's passion. In her spare time she enjoys birdwatching and baking treats with her family.
My name is Sharron Adegunle, I am a kind, compassionate, and dedicated woman with a passion for helping children succeed. For the past three years, I have proudly served with Rockford Public Schools, beginning my career as a Paraprofessional and now entering my second year as a Facilitator. These roles have strengthened my ability to support students, collaborate with educators, and create a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.
I am committed to continuing my professional growth in the field of education and look forward to expanding my skills while making a lasting impact on the lives of students. Making a difference in children’s lives is what truly makes my heart full.
Outside of my career, I enjoy cooking and swimming, activities that help me stay balanced and energized. I bring patience, empathy, dedication, and a strong work ethic to everything I do, and I am excited to continue serving students and their families with excellence
My name is Vivian Ellwood, and I earned my B.A. in Speech Language Hearing Sciences from the University of Minnesota in 2025. Since then, I’ve earned my Speech-Language-Pathologist Assistant certification. In my free time, I love to attend concerts, music festivals, travel, and do genealogy for fun!
Hello! My name is Lakisha and this is my 2nd year with the company and I love it! The staff is helpful and very communicative! I love being around the students and helping in any way possible.
Natalie has been practicing as a Speech-Language Pathologist for 22 years. She earned her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and her M.A. from the University of Minnesota–Duluth. Natalie has held the ASHA certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology since 2005.
Natalie has served in traumatic brain injury residences, pediatric hospitals, pediatric private practices, birth to three programs and school districts (pre K-5th grade) across NH, MN, LA, WA, GA, NY, KS. While tailoring therapy for each person individually, Natalie believes in building strong foundational language skills for her students. She strives to empower school-aged children to understand and take charge of their communication goals. Natalie works to counsel and coach caregivers to actively participate in their child’s goals for improved carryover of learned skills.
Natalie is married to an Army officer, has three incredible children and has spent the last 19 years living all over the country finding new, unique places to serve others. In her spare time, Natalie is a fan of whatever sports her children are playing, volunteers for various philanthropic and Army organizations and enjoys antiquing, working out and baking.
Jordan is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist based in Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2018 and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University in 2020.
Jordan has experience working with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations across school-based, private-practice, and outpatient settings. She has supported individuals of various ages with a wide range of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Her particular areas of interest include autism spectrum disorder, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), articulation and language disorders, and cognitive-communication disorders.
Outside of work, Jordan enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and two cats, as well as reading and playing games.
My name is Shanaye Beard. I am caring determined. And a God-fearing woman, I try to keep him in the center of my life. My faith is very important to me, and I intend to grow in my relationship with God.
I am currently employed at Agape my role as a facilitator working with a speech pathologist, providing virtual and classroom assistance.
I am also a caregiver, when needed. I work in the kitchen at a assisted living facility.
I am a proud mother of three adult children two boys and a girl. My children are a very important part in my life
In my free time, I enjoy listening to music reading movies traveling, and spending time with my family. I have goals and dreams that I am still working toward one of my goals is to go back to school and continue my education. I also dream of opening my own business someday.
As I look toward the future, I want to continue growing spiritually personally and financially this is my journey, and I am still becoming the woman that God Created me to be.
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