Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.


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> Heather Beavers M.S. Ed., CCC-SLP 

*   Favorites in her therapy room: Themes from SLP now and SLPtoolkit to learn about different topics while reaching their goals.  

*   Thankful she gets to work together with great districts to benefit students and their communication skills.



*   Special Interest Area: Executive Functioning and Social Skills Groups

Contact: [hbeavers@esu15.org](mailto:hbeavers@esu15.org?subject=Website%20Inquiry)

> Kelcey Walker M.S. Ed., CCC-SLP

*   Favorite thing about speech-language pathology: seeing students meet and exceed their goals in the classroom.
*   Love working with the birth-3 population in their homes and natural environments!
*   Special Interest Area: Language & Social Skills

Contact: [kwalker@esu15.org](mailto:kwalker@esu15.org?subject=Website%20Inquiry)

> Breanna Nauert M.S. Ed., CCC-SLP

*   Favorite thing about speech language pathology: building relationships with students and helping them meet their goals

*   I love that the ESU allows us to work with students across all populations ranging from birth to age 21.

*   Special Interest Area: Phonological Disorders and Articulation Disorders 

Contact: [bnauert@esu15.org](mailto:bnauert@esu15.org?subject=Website%20Inquiry)[](mailto:kwalker@esu15.org?subject=Website%20Inquiry)

**Support Staff**

> Lisa Krutsinger, BA in Elementary Education and Special Education K-8; Masters in Early Childhood Education

*   Favorite thing about Speech Pathology: helping kids develop their speech skills and see their confidence grow.

*   Love to teach Social Groups  and learn new ways to help kids reach their goals.

*   Special Interest: Social Groups and Language

Contact: <lkrutsinger@esu15.org>

> Cortney Crocker, C-SLPA

*   Originally from Colorado



*   Favorite thing about speech pathology: building meaningful relationship and connections with students.

*   Currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Contact: [ccrocker@esu15.org](http://ccrocker@esu15.org)

ESU 15 Speech-Language Pathologists & Support Staff

Early Childhood Referral Form

Resources for Families & Schools

SLP Career Resources

Learn More about the Roles of SLP in Schools

Helpful Links

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Employment Opportunities

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