Shelly M
I am a co-owner of Associated Speech and Language Specialists. I received my B.S. and M.S. in Communication Disorders from University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Mankato State University. Before starting ASLS I worked with patients of all ages in every setting. I love to travel and have visited hospitals and special needs centers in the Philippines on numerous occasions to provide workshops and in-services. shelly@associatedspeech.com
Pam H
I am a co-owner of ASLS and have been here from the beginning (June 1994!). I received both my B.A. and M.A. degrees from Mankato State University. My previous experience has included hospital, home health and school settings. I have had the opportunity to speak about speech and language development to a number of groups including preschool directors and teachers, childcare workers and parents. I feel fortunate to have a family and a career I love! pamh@associatedspeech.com
Jodi D
I received my BA in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and my MA from Wichita State University. I have a particular interest in working with children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. In my free time I enjoy reading mysteries, watching movies and finding plants that will survive in my shady yard. jodid@associatedspeech.com
Sarah H
I received both my B.A. in Communication Disorders and Spanish, and my M.A. in Communication Disorders, from the University of Minnesota. Before joining ASLS in 1998, I worked in a bakery and as a Nanny. I have presented at the MSHA Spring Convention poster session about the computer program Fast ForWord. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and kids. sarahh@associatedspeech.com
Sarah B
I received my B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing-Sciences and my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I joined ASLS in 2007 and work in the St. Paul office. I enjoy spending time with my husband, son and daughter, cooking, running, and visiting our families in northern Wisconsin. sarahb@associatedspeech.com
Sarah M
My first experience at ASLS was as a graduate student in the St. Paul office a number of summers ago. Now I work full-time at the Maplewood office. I received my B.S. in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and my M.A. from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and exploring the Twin Cities. sarahm@associatedspeech.com
Jenny L
I work at the Shoreview office. I received my B.A. in Speech Communication from the University of Minnesota-Morris, and my M.A. in Communication Disorders from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Before joining ASLS in 2005, I worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Westwood Middle School in Spring Lake Park for five years. I also teach sign language workshops for parents with preverbal hearing babies. liefslp@gmail.com
Stacie R
I work at the Maplewood location. I received my B.S. in Education-Communication Disorders from University of Wisconsin-Madison and my M.S. in Communicative Disorders from St. Cloud State University. Before joining ASLS in 1997, I worked at United Hospital with adults in acute care and rehabilitation. Being from Wisconsin, I’m a big Badger and Packer fan. stacier@associatedspeech.com
Stephanie B
I am working at the Shoreview location. I received both my B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and my M.A in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. My areas of interest in the field include autism spectrum disorders, hearing loss, and fluency disorders. In my free time I enjoy reading, traveling, playing card games, and spending time with my friends and family. stephanie@associatedspeech.com
Alysse T
I received my B.A. in Spanish Studies and Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I joined the ASLS team in 2014 at the Plymouth office. I have particular interest in working with children with expressive language delays, articulation disorders, and bilingual families. When I’m not working, I enjoy traveling, baking, watching football, and spending time with my husband and dog. Go Packers and Gophers! alysset@associatedspeech.com
McKenzie M
I currently work at the Shoreview office. I received my B.A. in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Iowa where I also ran track and cross country for the Hawkeyes. I completed my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, reading and spending time at my family’s cabin. mckenziem@associatedspeech.com
Andrea S
I received my undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and my Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. I currently work full time in the Fridley Public Schools at the elementary level. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and dogs, reading, running, baking, and crafting. andream.sark@gmail.com
Tara C
I am currently the only nationally certified specialist in child language and language disorders in the State of Minnesota. My passion is language and literacy. I have spent several years studying and training hands on to understand the deep and complicated relationship between language, reading, writing, and spelling. I have received training in the Orton Gillingham method, Wilson Reading Instruction, and SPELL-Links. My goal is to increase the language and literacy skills, confidence, and successes for children suspected of having dyslexia or dysgraphia, have been diagnosed with either or simply need additional support in these areas. taracas@gmail.com
Beth J
I received my B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Spanish Studies from the University of Minnesota, and my M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from St. Cloud State University. I have a particular interest in early childhood, language and articulation disorders, and working with bilingual families. When I am not working, I love to read, travel, and spend time with my family. bethj@associatedspeech.com
Marissa T
I am working at the Shoreview location. I received my B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Dakota and earned my M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at St. Cloud State University. I currently work full time in the Roseville School District in both elementary and middle school settings. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, traveling, attending live music events, and spending time with family and friends. marissa.thornquist@gmail.com
Anna M
I received my B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Dakota and my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. I first began at ASLS as an office assistant, and I was fortunate enough to continue with the company after my graduation! I currently work at the Shoreview, Maplewood, and St. Paul offices. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with my friends and family! annam@associatedspeech.com
Annie T
Currently I work at the Shoreview location. I received my B.A. in Communication Disorders from the University of Northern Iowa and earned my M.A. in Speech Language Pathology at the University of South Dakota. I have worked with clients ranging from under 2 years old to over 90 in both academic and healthcare settings. In my spare time I enjoy volunteering, walking, running and spending time with my husband Dan. anniet@associatedspeech.com
Gregory S
I’m a speech pathologist who specializes in stuttering and other fluency disorders. I received an MA in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Minnesota, and I’ve done post-graduate work in stuttering at the American Institute for Stuttering, in New York City, as well as the Lang Stuttering Institute, at the University of Texas-Austin. In addition to seeing clients at ASLS, I work as the official Fluency Liaison for Minneapolis Public Schools, where I develop best practices in stuttering for teachers, principals, and speech therapists. gregory@mplsstutter.com
Kari S
I received my B.A. in psychology from Luther College and my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. I currently work at the Shoreview location. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors with my family. sherb044@umn.edu
Support Staff
Lynn H
I joined ASLS in September of 2000 after both of my children were in school full-time. I have a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance. I am currently the Business Manager for ASLS and I feel this is a wonderful company to work for. Not only is my work rewarding, but it has been great developing the relationships we have with so many of our families. When I’m not in the office, I enjoy gardening, walking, getting together with friends, and trying to keep up with my children’s very busy schedule. lynnh@associatedspeech.com
Cindy M
I joined ASLS St.Paul location in October 2011. I am very fortunate to have a job I love and enjoy coming too every day. I have had a great time building a working relationship with our families and their kids. In my spare time I enjoy visiting with my family and friends, traveling, singing, walks and time with my 3 adult kids. stpaul@associatedspeech.com
Andrea H
I joined ASLS Shoreview location in April 2014 and have had a great time getting to know all the families. I feel that this is a wonderful company to work for and everyone has been very welcoming. I grew up in northern Wisconsin and have been living in the Twin Cities since 2004. In my free time I enjoy traveling, fishing, photography and spending time with my family. shoreview@associatedspeech.com
Melissa N
I joined ASLS in the Maplewood office in September 2008. I really enjoy the time I get to spend with the kids and their families. The therapists here are wonderful, and I get excited to come to work everyday! In my free time I enjoy cooking and spending time with all of my kids.
maplewood@associatedspeech.com
Marisa M
I’ve grown up working in the St. Paul location where I work part-time as an office assistant. I’m currently working towards my masters in Teaching English as a Second Language at Hamline University. In my free time, I love traveling, crafting, and spending time with my family and friends.
Suzanna L
I provide support at the Plymouth office and joined ASLS in April of 2016. Being a part of this team has been such a great experience because of the staff’s devotion to helping others. I have enjoyed seeing the kids and families here grow and learn. In my spare time, I like to scrapbook, spend time with families and make lots of memories with my husband and two kids. plymouth@associatedspeech.com
Ava M.
I joined ASLS at the St. Paul location in May 2017. I am working towards getting my B.A. in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences at the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities with future hopes of receiving an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology. In my free time, I enjoy camping, snowboarding, swimming, spending time with family & friends. stpaul@associatedspeech.com
Katelyn M.
I joined ASLS Shoreview location in June of 2018 and work the front desk on Saturday’s. I am a student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities majoring in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. After undergrad, I plan to continue on into graduate school to obtain a M.A in Speech-Language Pathology. When I am not working or studying, I enjoy cooking, being outside and spending time with friends. shoreview@associatedspeech.com
Sarah M
I joined ASLS the summer of 2018. I am a Senior at Eagan High School. I love coming into work, getting to know the families and building new relationships. Everyone is kind and fabulous to work with. I love art and have a passion for makeup. In my spare time I enjoy watching movies, drawing, hanging out with family, friends and my cat. stpaul@associatedspeech.com
Jacquelyn K
I joined ASLS in November, 2018. I am currently a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying speech-language-hearing sciences. I plan to pursue my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in Fall 2019. A few of my favorite things are spending time with family, going to concerts, and drinking coffee with friends. stpaul@associatedspeech.com
Emeritas
Janet J
Janet acted as co-founder and co-owner of Associated Speech and Language Specialists from May of 1994 through April of 2012. The vast knowledge and experience she shared helped to shape the success of colleagues’ careers and positively impact those families she worked with. Janet is now thoroughly enjoying retirement as she travels and spends time with her adorable brood of grandchildren.