Hello, my name is Natalie!
Working to improve the lives of children has been my lifelong passion.
I am a certified, licensed and experienced speech and language pathologist living in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Having recently retired from the school district, I am continuing my journey serving children with speech and language disorders.
I have 17 years of experience working with children ages 2-18 in all areas of speech and language. I currently specialize in early intervention, speech sound disorders and stuttering, but am happy to work with any child who is struggling to communicate.
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My Story
My calling to work with children's speech and language comes from a combination of the joy I experience working with children and my own struggles to communicate as a child.
My time as an instructional assistant in an elementary school system and my own experiences as a mother strengthened that calling - to help children learn to express themselves.
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I received my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Communicative Disorders from the California State University, Fullerton with various distinctions including:
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B.A Summa Cum Laude
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Outstanding Speech Communication Student
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Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
I worked for 8 years as a full-time Speech & Language Pathologist (SLP) at a private speech therapy clinic in Irvine, CA, providing services to children ages 2-18 with a variety of communication disorders.
I then moved on to the Santa Ana Unified School District for an additional 9 years, working with children in Kindergarten through Middle School.
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In my personal life, I am happily married, have 2 wonderful children, and am a nana to my 3 grandchildren! During my free time, you can find me at the pickleball courts, a yoga studio, or out on a trail or bike path! I also enjoy good food with friends and family, and traveling (especially to see our children and grandchildren!)
