Hello, and welcome to Ms. Portillo's speech-language program, part of the speech-language departmentat at La Vorgna Elementary School!  My name is Elizabeth Portillo and I have been a speech-language pathologist for almost 23 years.  I received my B.S. in speech pathology and audiology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.  Following my undergraduate experience, I spent a year working as a speech aide in a private clinic and throughout Vista Unified School District.  The experience and knowledge I obtained during that time were extremely valuable as I was able to learn from a variety of therapists and expand my understanding of childhood speech and language development.

Following my undergraduate experience, I pursued a Masters of Speech Pathology at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  At that time, I was fortunate to work as a graduate student for Dr. Gary Rentchler, who is well known for his research and contribution to stuttering therapy.  I was also fortunate to work closely with Dr. Michael Kimelman, neurologically-based language disorder specialist and Dr. Diane Williams, who is well recognized in the speech pathology community for her work with autism and childhood language development.  I currently hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as a Clinical and Rehabilitative Services Credential with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Since graduate school, I have worked in the school setting, private clinics, hospitals, contract agencies and home hospital.  I love what I do and I adore the children I work with here at LES.  Every day I feel blessed I have the opportunity to teach children as well as learn from them.  I look forward to working closely with both you and your child(ren) to create a successful and warm learning environment!  If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me at (951) 294-6380 ext. 3015 or send me an email at eportillo@tvusd.us