Annette received a Bachelor of Science in Management from Lesley University and earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Emerson College. She received her certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Annette has over twenty years of professional experience working with children with special needs in clinical, educational, and daycare settings. She opened Jackson Speech & Language Services in 2008. She truly enjoys being a pediatric speech-language pathology generalist; working with children of all ages with varied communication disabilities. In 2017, Annette expanded the practice to include teletherapy to provide services for public school children in underserved areas of the United States. In addition to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, she is licensed to practice in Alaska, Arizona, California, West Virginia and Utah. She prides herself on providing motivating, effective sessions, by embracing the uniqueness of each child--whether it be a love of arts and crafts, books, vehicles, music, or sports-- and incorporating it in their therapy. Annette believes a family-centered, holistic approach to therapy drives optimum outcomes. She establishes a relationship with every family that entrusts JSLS clinicians to work with their child. Her greatest professional joys are seeing the children laugh and run to their clinician to begin therapy, and when parents and grandparents tell her that the JSLS staff is an extension of their own family! In her leisure time, Annette loves to spend time with her family outdoors. Her favorite activities are rowing, swimming and skiing. She is a fan of Boston sports teams, especially the Patriots!

Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Bridgewater State University and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Worcester State University. She received her certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts. Stephanie has experience working with individuals across the lifespan within public schools, private practice, outpatient clinics, and hospitals. She has evaluated and treated children with a variety of communication disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, articulation/phonology disorders, receptive/expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, social language disorders, and pediatric feeding disorders. Stephanie has completed advanced training through Feed The Peds® to support infants, children, and their families during their feeding journey. Stephanie works full-time at an elementary school servicing students in grades 4-6 and works at JSLS on a part-time basis. Her passion for working with children is evident through her ability to build strong rapport with her clients and families in order to foster a compassionate, nurturing environment. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with family and friends!

Lauren earned her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Science degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College. She received her certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She works full-time as a pediatric speech-language pathologist at JSLS and also works part-time at Emerson College teaching a graduate-level course, Neurological Bases of Communication, to students studying speech-language pathology. Lauren’s approach to therapy focuses on fostering a nurturing relationship with children, strong rapport with parents, and individualized treatment plans to help each child succeed in their communication abilities across environments. Lauren has a special appreciation for each child’s unique personality and aims to let that shine through their communication. She loves staying up to date on current research in the field and utilizes evidence-based treatment approaches with her clients. She has experience working with individuals with communication disorders across the lifespan and in a variety of settings, including private practice, school, rehabilitation, and hospital settings. Lauren’s clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist includes working with children with articulation/phonological disorders, receptive/expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and social language disorders. In her free time, Lauren enjoys reading, exercising, cooking, traveling new places, and spending time with her family and friends!

Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Science from the University of Connecticut and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University. She holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.  Taylor’s mission is to help clients communicate in a manner that positively impacts their productive participation within their home, local community, and everyday lives. She utilizes a fun, play-based approach to therapy in order to create an environment where clients feel safe and comfortable while working on their goals. She works full-time at an elementary school and works at JSLS on a part-time basis. Taylor has experience with a variety of communication disabilities and disorders including social pragmatics, articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and fluency.  In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and reading at the beach!

Zoe earned her Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Bridgewater State University. She holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts. She has had clinical experience in the university clinic, schools, hospitals, and private practice. Zoe has evaluated and treated children and adults with a variety of communication disorders including expressive/receptive delays and disorders, autism spectrum, social language disorders,  fluency disorders, and articulation disorders. Zoe strives to build a strong rapport with her families and assuring all her sessions are fun and engaging for the clients. In her free time she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family.

Robin earned her Bachelor of Science in Special Education (concentration in Communication Disorders) from Bridgewater State University and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Emerson College. She holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice within Massachusetts and Maine. Robin has over 17 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist within a public school setting. She has evaluated and treated children of all ages with a variety of communication disorders, including speech sound and phonological disorders, receptive/expressive language disorders, social language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and developmental delays. Robin is passionate about working with pediatric populations in a fun and nurturing environment, incorporating language-literacy activities, and assisting families with carryover of skills across settings. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and nature photography, as well as spending time with her husband and their two energetic Brittany spaniels. Robin is available to see clients through teletherapy.

Kailyn earned her Bachelors of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences from Purdue University and her Master’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College. She is currently completing her Clinical Fellow Year under the guidance of our highly qualified Speech Language Pathologists. She has had clinical experience in the university clinic, schools, and private practice. Kailyn has evaluated and treated children and adults with a variety of communication disorders including expressive/receptive delays and disorders, autism spectrum, AAC, social language disorders, literacy disorders, fluency disorders, and articulation disorders. Kailyn is passionate about setting individualized goals tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring that therapy is both effective and engaging. She individualizes goals through strong collaboration with families and implementing various evidence based strategies to promote success. Her approach is centered on creating a positive and supportive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. In her free time, Kailyn enjoys hiking, reading, playing games with friends and family, traveling, and cooking.

Susan received a Bachelor of Arts and Certification in teaching Secondary Education Social Studies from University of Massachusetts.  She received her Master’s in Education/Reading from Bridgewater State University, and is licensed as a Reading Specialist in Massachusetts.    In addition, she is certified in the Wilson Language Learning Program (a phonics-based program), as well as trained in the LindaMood-Bell Program (sensory cognitive processing program).  Susan has over twenty years of professional experience working with students in grades kindergarten through grade 12 as both a reading specialist and a classroom teacher.  In her reading classes she focuses on both fluency and comprehension, and has a box of tools that contain fun and engaging reading strategies.  Her goal in working with students is that they employ meta-cognitive thinking while reading that enhances their comprehension and engages them as readers.  If they are younger readers, just beginning to master applying phonics rules to decoding (reading), then different strategies are taught to solidify and blend the various sounds and nuances of the English language.  Susan loves establishing strong relationships with the children and families that she works with, and tailors the reading and writing lessons to the students needs.  She loves foster a love of reading and to watch her children grow as successful readers and writers.  In her spare time, Susan enjoys reading, painting, walking and swimming.  Most important she loves to spend time with her two grown daughters, friends, family and two cats!

Lisa received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts-Boston. She worked for sixteen years as the library ESP in a public elementary/middle school library. There, her favorite part of the job was reading to the students, and to encourage their joy of reading, helping them find books that they would enjoy that related to their interests. After her career in education, Lisa was employed at a large apple farm, where she assisted in managing the busy farmstead. As JSLS's administrative assistant, she truly enjoys being in an environment where she can again interact with children and their parents! Lisa is a mother of two grown sons. In her leisure time, she loves to hike, garden, and read.