Cheryl, Speech-Language Pathologist / Executive Director

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Cheryl earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Emporia State University and a Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kansas. For more than 30 years, she has worked in school, hospital, nursing home, and private clinic settings. Cheryl is experienced with a variety of communication disorders, but specializes in pediatric articulation/phonological disorders and receptive/expressive language disorders. She loves being able to help families celebrate communication milestones that others may take for granted. Outside of work, Cheryl enjoys reading, gardening, attending her grandsons' baseball & hockey games, and CSU volleyball.

Alicia, Speech-Language Pathologist

Alicia graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and a Master of Science in clinical speech pathology. Alicia has experience working as a speech-language pathologist in school, clinic, and home-based settings. She has evaluated and provided therapy to clients with a variety of speech and language needs. Alicia is particularly interested in treating articulation, phonological, and expressive/receptive language disorders. She is passionate about working with children and collaborating with families to increase their communication skills.

Valerie, Reading Specialist

Valerie is originally from a small town in upstate New York. She has degrees in Elementary and Special Education, as well as a Masters Degree as a Reading Specialist. She taught in Pennsylvania for seven years as a Special Education Teacher and continued in that role in the Thompson School District for three years. She then transitioned into a reading and math intervention specialist position for two years. Valerie integrates a multi-sensory approach in teaching all subject areas. She loves to smile, dance, and make connections with kids and their families. She is passionate about having her students feel empowered to become self-advocates for their own learning. Valerie is Orton-Gillingham certified which is the gold standard for treating dyslexia. She fosters positivity, growth, and deep thinking in all of her students.  

Kristine, Speech-Language Pathologist

Kristine earned a Bachelors of Science in communication disorders and deaf education from Utah State University and a Masters of Science in speech language pathology from the University of Wyoming. She previously worked as speech-language pathologist in schools and in a pediatric hospital. Kristine has experience treating a wide variety of communication disorders and has a particular interest in speech sound disorders, stuttering, and childhood apraxia of speech. She is passionate about working closely with families to create a therapeutic environment where communication skills are expanded through connection and joy. When not at work, you can find Kristine competing in nose work competitions with her dog Moose or hiking with her husband and daughter.  

Erin, Speech-Language Pathologist

Natalie, Reading Specialist

Natalie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Fort Lewis College and has nearly a decade of experience in education. Natalie currently holds an elementary teaching license certified birth through 6th grade, Orton Gillingham certification, and Colorado READ Act certification. She specializes in structured and multisensory literacy approaches to support all readers. Before stepping into her role as a Reading Specialist, Natalie taught first and second grade, where she developed a deep love for early literacy and individualized instruction. Her favorite part of the job is witnessing the “aha” moments when it finally clicks and helping students build confidence in reading. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family in the mountains and baking. 

Laura, office manager

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Laura is our Office and Human Resources Manager. She recently celebrated fourteen years with CSRC! Prior to being an employee at CSRC, Laura was the parent of a CSRC child. She brings a thoughtful, friendly element to our organization and strives to make our families feel comfortable and supported. She manages client scheduling, assists with fundraising efforts, program development, client intake, public relations, grant preparation, documentation, record keeping, and technology support. 

Liz, bookkeeper

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Liz is CSRC’s bookkeeper.