M.S., CCC-SLP

Bailey is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist who received her master's degree at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater and bachelor's degree at Elmhurst University. Bailey has experience working in schools and private practice settings with children ages 2 through 14. She loves to help build speech and language skills across all ages, with a special interest in helping early communicators and AAC users find their voice. When Bailey is not at work, she enjoys cooking and spending time outside with her dog, Chai (last name Latte).

M.S., CCC-SLP

Tiffany has worked as a Speech and Language Pathologist for almost 9 years. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Illinois University. Since then, she has worked in the Harlem School District, having experience with children from Pre-K to High School. She has experience in the areas of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Language Disorders, Articulation/Phonological Disorders, Social Communication and Fluency. As well as extensive experience working with children on the Autism spectrum and in self contained programs. She currently lives in Roscoe with her husband, 4 year old son and dog. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going on walks and taking trips with her family! Tiffany holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence and is licensed to practice in Illinois. She is excited to continue being a part of the Lighthouse Community!

M.S., CCC-SLP

Erica has been a speech and language pathologist for over four years. She lives in Rockford with her husband. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northern Illinois University. She has experience in the educational setting and in the private practice setting throughout the years. She has helped many families transitioning from Early Intervention to the public schools. She primarily works with preschool to fourth grade age children, but also has experience up to the age of high school. She has targeted early language development, phonological disorders, articulation disorders, augmentative and alternative communication, bilingual language development (English and Spanish), etc. Erica holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence and is licensed to practice in Illinois. She is excited to work in the Rockton area community with the Lighthouse Team.

M.A., CCC-SLP

Patrice has extensive experience as a speech language pathologist! She received her Bachelor's degree from Butler University and her Master's degree at Northern Illinois University. She has worked for many years in the Harlem School District and has also served as the Department Chair for the speech and language department. Her clients have wonderful things to say about her interaction, ability to engage with children, and her attention to detail. We love having Patrice on our team!

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Florencia is a bilingual speech-language pathologist. She acquired her bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa and master's degree from St. Ambrose University. Florencia has experience working with children of all ages. Areas of interest include Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), Gestalt Language Processing (GLP). She has experience in speech/language delays, phonological disorders, speech sound disorders, and AAC. Florencia uses play-based, child-led therapy in order to establish trust and a connection with her kiddos. She is passionate about the field of speech-language pathology and loves to learn more through continuing education opportunities. She looks forward to working with families, providing education and coaching during sessions to promote carry-over of skills. Florencia holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence and is licensed to practice in Illinois.

M.S., CCC-SLP

Alicia has been a speech and language pathologist for 13 years.  She lives in Rockton with her husband and 3 children, who are 6, 4, and 2. She also has 2 cats, 4 rabbits, and a water turtle .  Born in Southern Illinois, she acquired her bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and master’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  She has extensive knowledge working in the education system.  Alicia began her career at Ball Chatham School District near Springfield, IL and moved north after meeting her husband.  She has worked for 9 ½ years in the area, previously working for Kinnikinnick School District for 8 of those years and now working for Rockford Public School District. She has extensive work experience in augmentative and alternative communication, language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, as well as experience working in autism and other self-contained therapy programs.  Alicia loves to grow as a speech and language pathologist and has worked with individuals pre-k through high school as well as early intervention.  She is excited to work in the private sector directly with families and make a difference in the community.  Alicia holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence and is licensed to practice in Illinois. She is excited to join the Lighthouse Team.

M.S., CCC-SLP

Taylor, a native to Wisconsin, earned her bachelors degree at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater in communication sciences and disorders, and her masters degree in speech and language pathology from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. This is only her second year of being an SLP, but she has already gained a lot of experience in the areas of AAC, phonological and articulation disorders, social communication, and language delays. Her first year, she serviced early childhood to 2nd grade students in the Janesville School District. Currently, she works with kindergarten to 4th grade and high school students in the North Boone School District! Taylor holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence and is licensed to practice in Illinois. She also holds her educator license in the state of Wisconsin and Illinois.

M.A., CCC-SLP

Mara received her bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa and her masters degree at Northern Illinois University in Speech-Language Pathology. Mara works full-time at a hospital-based clinic in Rockford and joined the Lighthouse Team part-time. She has experience and special interest in Early Language Development, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Sensory/Developmental Feeding. She holds her ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence and is licensed to practice in IL. Mara is excited to join the Lighthouse Speech Team and work directly with kiddos and their families! 

M.S., CCC-SLP

Lizzy (Elizabeth) is a recent graduate who has worked as an SLP in several different environments including schools and private pay clinics. She lives in Janesville WI but grew up in the Roscoe Rockton area. She attended UW River Falls for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees each in Speech Language Pathology. She has specific interests in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Early Language Development but enjoys working with kids of all ages with a variety of speech and language needs. A fun fact about Lizzy is that she speaks Japanese and has been to Japan. Lizzy holds her ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence and is licensed to practice in both Wisconsin and Illinois.

Administrative Assistant

Taylor is our admin assistant at Lighthouse! She works virtually from Texas and has a passion for all things admin — you know, calendars, organizing, and pretty highlighter pens. She loves being part of the Lighthouse team and connecting with parents as we navigate starting speech therapy for their kiddos. She enjoys reading fiction thrillers and spending time outside with family when she isn’t working. She’s only an email away at admin@lighthouseslp.com if you have any questions.

Social Media Specialist

Natalie is our social media assistant responsible for running our Instagram and Facebook. She received her BA in Communication Sciences & Disorders and Neuroscience from Augustana College. She is currently a dual master’s and PhD student at The Ohio State University studying speech-language pathology with a concentration in aphasia. Natalie is passionate about making research and healthcare accessible to the public, and aims to do so through our social media!

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