Ritu B., M.S., OTR/L Master of Psychology, University Of Madras in Chennai, India Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research in Olatpur, India Ritu grew up in a small group of islands in India, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, but came to the United States because she had always…
Sarah G., M.A., CCC-SLP Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fullerton Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fullerton Sarah has been a speech language pathologist (SLP) since 2005, and in that time she has worked with children from age four months all the way up to young…
Meredith H., M.H.S.O.T., OTR/L Master of Heath Science in Occupational Therapy, Augusta University Health Education and Promotion, Georgia Southern University Meredith discovered her love for OT during college when working at a camp in North Georgia for children with special needs, and has since continued to develop a passion for working with children of all…
Lindsay K., MOT, OTR/L, ATP, CPAM Master of Occupational Therapy, Georgia State University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Tampa Lindsay grew up working at the Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s summer camp with kids of a variety of ages and abilities. Her mom told her she might enjoy being an occupational therapist, but…
Melanie McGriff, M.Ed., CCC-SLP – Executive Director Melanie McGriff, M.Ed., CCC-SLP is owner, executive director, and practicing speech therapist at Kid’s Creek Therapy. Since 1992, she has worked with many children in a variety of settings including the school system, home health, and private clinics specializing in pediatrics. She previously served on the board of…
Emily O., MS, CCC-SLP Master of Science in Speech Pathology, University of Washington in Seattle Bachelor of Science in Linguistics, Carleton College Emily has always loved both language and kids, so speech pathology was a natural fit. Her calming presence enables her to collaborate with families and teach them how to be their child’s therapist…
Leah P., PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy, Emory University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology, University of South Carolina Leah’s desire to work with children initially led her to want to become a kindergarten teacher, but a knee injury during a lacrosse game in high school landed her in physical therapy,…
Priscilla P., PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mercer University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Kennesaw State University Priscilla was drawn to working with kids during her years volunteering with special needs classes in school and working as a camp counselor for special needs kids in college. She discovered the world of physical therapy when…
Payton P., MOT, OTR/L Master of Occupational Therapy, Georgia State University Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Kennesaw State University Payton always had a passion for working with kids and the field of psychology. A family friend told her about occupational therapy in high school and she instantly fell in love with the profession. Learning she…
Amy P., PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy, Emory University Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, University of North Carolina at Charlotte A former high school softball coach with a background in athletic training, Amy enjoyed working with young athletes and using play as a means of helping children develop their gross motor abilities, which…