Courtney is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science and a master’s degree in Communication Disorders, both from Arizona State University. Her specialties include: Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Autism (ASD), Early Intervention, Articulation & Phonology, Sensory-based Feeding Disorders, Telehealth, Social Cognition, and Reading Intervention.

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” -Walt Disney

Courtney is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She holds a bachelor’s degree i... Read More

MeLanie was born and raised in Arizona. In 2025, she graduated from Northern Arizona University with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. In addition to her experience as an SLPA, Melanie has worked with children in the early childhood setting for 15 years and loves watching children discover new things. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children and exploring nature.

MeLanie was born and raised in Arizona. In 2025, she graduated from Northern Arizona University w... Read More

Bridget is a current Master of Communication Disorders student at Arizona State University. She earned her undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Science from ASU and is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. With a strong passion for working with children with speech and language disorders, Bridget is dedicated to supporting meaningful communication growth. She also serves as a graduate research student in ASU’s College of Health Solutions, investigating the relationship between musicality and students’ aptitude for phonetics. Her research was presented at the 2023 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention and received a Meritorious Poster Submission award for exceptional and innovative work. Outside of school, Bridget enjoys going to concerts, spending time with friends and family, shooting film photography, and baking.

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Bridget is a current Master of Communication Disorders student at Arizona State University. She e... Read More

Ryleigh is excited to be a part of the Grow With Words team. She grew up in Gilbert, Arizona and attended Campo Verde High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northern Arizona University in snowy Flagstaff, where she was a proud member of Alpha Delta Pi and made some of her favorite lifelong memories.

Ryleigh is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Arizona State University. She is passionate about early intervention, building strong connections with families, and helping each child find confidence in their communication.

Outside of planning engaging therapy sessions, Ryleigh loves traveling to new places, going to concerts, exploring new coffee shops with her friends and trying new hobbies like journaling!

“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.” — J.K. Rowling

Ryleigh is excited to be a part of the Grow With Words team. She grew up in Gilbert, Arizona and ... Read More