At 里奇菲尔德公立学校, we are proud to celebrate the incredible Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) who help students find their voices—sometimes literally. Whether it’s supporting a preschooler with their first words, helping a student navigate complex social conversations or guiding families through developmental milestones, our SLPs are the unsung heroes behind so much student growth.

这些专业人士支持所有年龄和能力的沟通发展，根据每个学习者的独特需求量身定制他们的工作。 它们的作用远远超出了发音练习。 它们涉及语言理解、表达、社会沟通、流利性，甚至是非语言学生的替代沟通方法。 他们以同情、耐心和对学生成功的坚定承诺来做这一切。

Let’s meet a few of the exceptional SLPs making a difference every day in Richfield:

Jessica Hoffman – Early Intervention Specialist

杰西卡在家访中与家人建立起了良好的人际关系。 作为早期干预小组的一员，她在家中会见三岁以下的儿童，与护理人员一起支持语言和发展里程碑。

“I enjoy traveling around the Richfield community meeting new families concerned about their child’s communication. It’s humbling and powerful work. 有一次，在拜访一个阿富汗家庭期间，我在翻译离开后留下来吃午饭。 We couldn't really communicate with words, but their gratitude spoke volumes.”

Jessica credits her success to a strong team—including her colleagues on the Early Intervention team and support from outreach staff and interpreters. 她最喜欢这份工作的哪一部分？ 帮助家庭在他们的教育之旅之初就感受到自己的力量。

达纳·海耶斯 – Elementary SLP

在该地区工作了14年，Dana为她的角色带来了丰富的经验和洞察力。 她的日子充满活力，充满了治疗、合作、评估和文书工作。

“Many think it's just about correcting the /r/ sound, but we work on so much more—language development, social communication, executive functioning, fluency, voice, and alternative augmentative communication. “We're helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.”

Dana对Richfield如何通过专业发展和合同认可来支持slp感到自豪，她重视与她一起工作的令人难以置信的团队。

Angela Fish – Preschool Communication Champion

Angela finds joy in the little victories—like when a preschooler beams with pride after learning a new word.

“They grow so much and light up when they discover how amazing they are. It’s the best feeling.”

她的职责包括一对一的辅导、课堂治疗、托儿服务咨询和评估。 Angela loves the diversity of her days and the meaningful relationships she’s built over her 11 years in the district.

Amanda Markle – Itinerant SLP and Team Cheerleader

阿曼达为里奇菲尔德公立学校奉献了18年。 她喜欢跨楼工作的灵活性，为学生带来一致性，为员工带来协作。

“It's fun to see students progress and to hear from parents that their child’s communication is improving. I love following their lead and incorporating their interests to make learning fun.”

阿曼达每天接待多达20个学生小组，解决语音、语言发展、流利性等问题。 She’s quick to shout out the entire SLP team—and the staff who support them—with heartfelt gratitude.

用心的团队

我们所有的slp分享的是对他们的工作和他们所服务的学生的深深的爱。 They are educators, cheerleaders, coaches, counselors and advocates—all in one. 他们帮助孩子们找到寻求帮助的话，分享他们的故事，与同龄人联系，在学校和生活中发光。

This National Speech Pathologist Day, we thank our amazing SLPs for being the voices behind the voices—for supporting growth, confidence and connection in every corner of Richfield.

语言病理学家节快乐！