I received my Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Illinois in 2001.  After participating in an internship in Santa Barbara, CA, I decided returning to the Midwest winters was out of the question.  I have been in Southern California ever since.  I love spending time with my family and soaking up the sunshine any way I can (hiking, surfing, gardening)!   I have worked in the school setting with students of all ages, but preschool is my absolute favorite.  Choosing this career has been one of my best decisions- I love being a Speech-Language Pathologist!