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Welcome to Highland Terrace Elementary!

As the speech/language pathologist (SLP) at Highland Terrace Elementary, I work with children from preschool age through 6th grade in the area of communication.  I consult with parents and teachers, complete evaluations and provide services to children with identified communication needs.  These areas may include speech sound production, understanding presented information, verbal expression, fluency skills and voice disorders. When needed, I develop verbal and non-verbal methods for children to communicate their needs in the classroom.

Professionally I have worked in several schools in the Shoreline School District including Briarcrest, North City, Ridgecrest, Sunset, Syre, Einstein, Shorecrest and Shorewood.  I received my Bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and my Master's degree from the University of Washington.  Prior to working in the public schools, I also worked in a rehabilitation center in Honolulu, Hawaii.  I have attended workshops in TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren) sponsored by the University of North Carolina in Charlotte and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) conferences.

With the support of the Shoreline Foundation all classrooms at Highland Terrace had the opportunity to participate in mini workshops from adults using AAC systems.  The students were curous and interested in the various communication systems used.  This year we plan to have follow-up workshops to address diversity with Dr. Rytter and YADA.

Personally I am married and have two children who attended school at Highland Terrace.  My son recently graduated from Shorewood and will be attending school at the University of Washington.  My daughter is currently attending school at Shorewood.  As a family we have been very happy to be part of this Shoreline community.

I am glad to be part of this wonderful Highland Terrace community because everyone is committed in supporting the whole child.  Please feel free to contact me via email, phone or in person if you have any questions related to your child's communication skills.