Katy graduated with a Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Western Michigan University in 2013, and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders with Minors in Psychology and American Sign Language from Central Michigan University in 2011. During her graduate program, Katy received specialized education and training in the area of pediatric hearing impairments through a scholarship.
Katy grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan before making a big move to Phoenix, Arizona to begin her career as an SLP in a school district. She enjoyed working with preschool and elementary school students for 2 years before switching to a pediatric clinic setting. She has continued to work in pediatric clinical settings in order to pursue her passion for working with children and families. Her areas of specialty include: Autism, expressive and receptive language disorders, pragmatic language disorders, articulation disorders, and phonological disorders. She also has experience providing therapy to children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and hearing impairments. Katy has expertise in implementing the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and is also proficient in American Sign Language.
Katy moved to the Dallas area in December 2021 with her husband and two young sons. She is excited to continue her career at Stepping Stones Therapy for Kids, where she can fulfill her desire to help children communicate better and make a difference in the lives of parents and families. In her free time, Katy likes taking neighborhood walks, exercise and dance classes, church events, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
