Barbara A. Samfield / SLP Owner & Director
Founded Speech & Language Center at Stone Oak (1998)
Clinical Experience: 35+ years
Expertise / Interest: Early literacy, language processing, oral-motor dysfunction, myofunctional therapy, articulation, phonological disorders
Graduated: 
BS, Speech (University of Texas at Austin)
MA, Speech Pathology (University of Houston)
Ana Ackerman / SLP
Staff Member:  Since 2011 (Part Time)
Clinical Experience: 13+ years (Bilingual)
Expertise / Interest:  Early intervention, bilingual (Spanish) evaluation and therapy
Graduated:
BEd, Psychology and Human Development (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
MEd, Communication Sciences and Disorders (University of Georgia)
Jessica Alvarez / SLP
Staff Member:  Since 2007 (Full Time)
Clinical Experience: 30+ years
Expertise / Interest:  Assistive technology, phonological based disorders, bilingual/cultural issues
Graduated:
BS, Education (College of Charleston)
MS, Speech-Language Pathology (Texas Tech University)
April Beaty / SLP
Staff Member:  Since 2011 (Part Time)
Clinical Experience: 5+ years
Expertise / Interest:  Feeding/swallowing disorders, oral-motor dysfunction, dietary expansion, texture advancement
Graduated:
BS, Education (Texas A & M University at Commerce)
MA, Communication Disorders (University of Houston)
Linda Bush / Reading Support Specialist
Staff Member: Since 2004 (Part Time)
Professional Experience: 30+ years
Professional Experience: Experience: Certified Academic Language Practitioner; TEA Certified Teacher; specializing in providing individualized reading, spelling, and/or writing support services to children and adults with dyslexia, learning disabilities, reading delays, and/or tutorial needs.
Graduated:
BS, Home Economics & Child Development (Oklahoma State University)
Graduate Credit (Trinity University)
Danielle Edwards, SLP
Staff Member: Since 2010 (Part Time)
Clinical Expertise: 7+ years (Bilingual)
Expertise / Interest: Autism, early childhood intervention, Down syndrome, oral-motor dysfunction, sensory feeding disorders, AAC/devices, Hanen certification
Graduated:
BA, Communication Sciences & Disorders (University of Florida)
MS, Communication Sciences & Disorders
(University of Texas at Dallas)

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Felinda Ellis, SLP
Staff Member: Since 2011 (Part Time)
Clinical Expertise: 10+ years
Expertise / Interest: Early childhood language development, dysphagia management, brain injury rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation
Graduated:
BS, Speech and Hearing Sciences (Texas Tech University)
MA, Speech-Language Pathology (Our Lady of the Lake University)

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Elizabeth "Libby" Kropp / SLP
Staff Member: Since 2006 (Full Time)
Clinical Experience: 30+ years
Expertise / Interest: Autism spectrum disorders
Graduated:
BA, Communication Disorders (Our Lady of the Lake University)
MA, Communication Disorders (Our Lady of the Lake University)
Debra Gail Nickel / SLP
Staff Member:  Since 2006 (Part Time)
Clinical Experience: 20+ years
Expertise / Interest: Language and articulation disorders, autism, traumatic brain injury, aphasia. laryngectomy 
Graduated:
BS, Biology (Emory University)
MS, Speech-Language Pathology (University of Texas at El Paso)
Holly Patrick / SLP
Staff Member: Since 2008 (Part Time)
Clinical Experience: 10 years
Expertise / Interest: Augmentative communication, language/literacy
Graduated:
BS, Communication Disorders (Texas Tech University)
MS, Speech-Language Pathology (University of Texas at Dallas)
Madeleine Paul / SLP
Staff Member: Since 2010 (Part Time)
Clinical Experience: 5 years
Expertise / Interest: Articulation, apraxia, language,  total communication systems
Graduated:
BA, Interdisciplinary Studies (St. Mary's University)
MS, Communication Sciences & Disorders (Texas Women's University)
Kelly J. Gainer-Schalla / SLP
Staff Member: Since 2003-2005 / 2007 (Part Time)
Clinical Experience: 10+ years
Expertise / Interest: Articulation, dysphagia, apraxia, language
Graduated:
BA, Sociology (Austin College)
MS, Communication Disorders (University of Texas at El Paso)
Chantal Shoemaker / SLP
Staff Member: Since 2010 (Part Time)
Clinical Experience: 3+ years
Expertise / Interest: Autism, early language development, pediatric speech and language disorders
Graduated:
BS, Speech & Hearing Sciences (University of North Texas)
MS, Communication Sciences & Disorders
(Texas Women's University)
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Kimberly Sims / SLP
Staff Member: Since 2008 (Part Time)
Clinical Experience: 10+ years
Expertise / Interest: Articulation, pediatric speech and language disorders, dysphagia, autism, behavior
Graduated:
BA, Communication Sciences & Disorders (Baylor University)
MS, Communication Sciences & Disorders (Baylor University)
Jennifer Smith / SLP
Staff Member: Since 2011 (Full Time)
Clinical Experience: 7+ years
Expertise / Interest: Articulation, language, autism
Graduated:
BS, Communication Disorders (New Mexico State University)
MA, Speech Language Pathology (New Mexico State University)
Mehren Sondergaard / SLP
Staff Member: Since 2010 (Part Time)
Clinical Experience: 7+ years
Expertise / Interest: Language processing, phonological based disorders
Graduated:
BS, Speech & Hearing Sciences (Texas Tech University)
MS, Communication Disorders (Texas Tech University)

Note:  All SLPs have ASHA Certification and Texas Professional SLP Licenses

Joanne Almeter / Office Manager & Insurance Coordinator
Staff Member: Since 1999 (Full Time)
Graduated:
BS, Business Administration  (Lemoyne College)
Ella Henry-Jordan / Accounts Coordinator
Staff Member: Since 2012 (Full Time)
Completed:
General Education Diploma
Christine Tolle / Patient Services & Marketing Coordinator
Staff Member: Since 2007 (Full Time)
Attended:
San Antonio College; University of Texas at San Antonio

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