Kerri is a mom to two awesome kids and two dogs. She grew up in Aurora, went to the University of Guelph where she got a BA, and continued her studies at Ottawa University where she got her Bachelor of Education.

Kerri began teaching in the early 2000s and her first position was at a school for kids with many different learning abilities. The school used Direct Instruction programs for their academic subjects so she had the opportunity hands-on training and professional development. It was amazing to see her students progress so quickly using these programs.

Fast forward to the present day. She has two amazing children with their own learning differences. During lockdowns, she was able to see where they needed support and was able to implement many of the Direct Instruction principles to support them with their online learning. Supporting her kids and seeing their success gave her the confidence to open up my services to support other students with reading and spelling. She loves seeing her students gain confidence, tackle challenging concepts with perseverance, and to learn how to turn mistakes into learning experiences.

Kerri is also an experienced Family Mentor and has supported parents through Children’s Treatment Network’s Family Mentor program. She looks forward to helping support children and families at socialskilled.

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Anastasia (Stacie) graduated with a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from McMaster University in 2024, following an Honours Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Human Behaviour from the same institution in 2022. She also holds a Graduate Certification in Autism and Behavioural Sciences from Mohawk College.

Anastasia is a dedicated and versatile Speech Language Pathologist with a broad range of clinical experiences. Her expertise includes working with people who have acquired brain injuries, childhood apraxia of speech, sound production errors, motor speech difficulties, fluency disorders such as stuttering, developmental language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and who are part of the deaf/hard-of-hearing community. She has gained invaluable experience across a variety of settings, including private practices, hospitals, and specialized preschool speech and language programs such as ErinoakKids and Early Words. Anastasia has also served as a Speech Language Assistant at Lear Communications, managing a diverse caseload while balancing full-time academic commitments.

Passionate about evidence-informed treatment and functional interventions, Anastasia values family-centred care, neurodivergent-affirming care, assessing with a purpose, and collaborative goal setting. She has a special interest in cognitive-communication disorders and working with young children to help build their language. Anastasia is committed to continuous professional development, having completed the Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC) course and preparing to undertake the It Takes Two to Talk © Hanen training in August 2024.

In addition to her clinical practice, Anastasia is an active volunteer at the Aphasia Institute. She has been recognized for her leadership, receiving the Graduate Student Leadership Award in 2024 and was selected as McMaster’s Speech Language Pathology student council Vice-President for 2023-2024.

Anastasia is multilingual, speaking conversational Russian and French. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She has recently moved back to the neighbourhood after completing her education in Hamilton and is excited to be close to her family again

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Billie Schulman is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University, where she earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree. Currently, she is working on the next phase of her educational journey as she completes a Master of Social Work at Yeshiva University, all while maintaining her registration as a social worker with the OCSWSSW.

Billie’s commitment to nurturing children’s growth and development is complimented by her specialized expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Level 2 certification. This training equips her with a strong understanding of psychological principles and evidence-based techniques. Armed with this knowledge, Billie works to foster a supportive and empathetic environment where children can comfortably explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.

CBT - Level 2 certification empowers Billie to effectively address a wide range of challenges that children may encounter, from anxiety and depression to self-regulation and trauma. By utilizing proven CBT strategies, she aims to help her young clients develop essential coping skills, challenge negative thought patterns, and build resilience, with her passionate guidance and evidence-based interventions.

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