Our team is made up of qualified, passionate professionals eager to walk with you on your journey.
OUR TEAM
Favorite Children's Book:
Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Pralines and Cream
Favorite Quote:
“Think big, start small.” - Bill S
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Djeco Animal Nesting Tower
Favorite Pastime:
Being in North Idaho with my family
Samantha Furlet
Co-Founder, Speech-Language Pathologist
Samantha Furlet has a history of working in both outpatient and inpatient settings, home healthcare, and private practice. Her clinical experience includes working with patients of all ages and her passion includes working with infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children.
Favorite Children’s Book:
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
All of them - but with sprinkles
Favorite Quote:
“To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might just be the world.” - Dr. Seuss
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Trying new foods in feeding therapy
Favorite Pastime:
Hanging out in the mountains at our yurt
Jessi Hogan
Co-Founder, Speech-Language Pathologist
Jessi Hogan has been practicing as a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 18 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, hospitals, home health, nursing homes and schools, and has experience with almost every disorder that falls within the field of Speech Therapy.
At Summit Speech Therapy we prioritize current, innovative therapy practices. We have select therapists certified in the following therapeutic approaches: Beckman Oral Motor, Natural Language Acquisition for Gestalt Language Processing, Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT), Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Sensory Regulation, VitalStim/Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES).
Favorite Children's Book:
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Chocolate Xtreme Blizzard
Favorite Quote:
"You'll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut." - Dr. Seuss
Favorite Pastime:
Traveling with friends and family, and creating impactful memories.
AShley Cooper
Patient Care Coordinator: Fort Collins
Favorite Children’s Book:
As a child - So Many Bunnies by Rick Walton; as an SLP - Brown Bear Brown Bear by Eric Carle
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Favorite Quote:
"I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do." - Jana Stanfield
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Sensory Bins
Favorite Pastime:
Hiking/Camping, outdoor activities
Amanda Townsend
Speech-Language Pathologist & Clinical Coordinator: Fort Collins
Favorite Children’s Book:
'The Gruffalo' by Julia Donaldson
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Ben & Jerry's Milk & Cookies
Favorite Quote:
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” — Edith Wharton
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Books and anything play-based!
Favorite Pastime:
Hiking, climbing, skiing, and camping!
Tess Avedon
Speech-Language Pathologist
Favorite Children’s Book:
Corduroy by Don Freeman
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Cookie Dough
Favorite Quote:
"We can do no great things, only small things with great love." -Mother Teresa
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Headbanz
Favorite Pastime:
Being outside with my family!
callie halstead
Speech-Language Pathologist
Favorite Children’s Book:
Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Strawberry
Favorite Quote:
”We all have different gifts, so we all have different ways of saying to the world who we are.” - Fred Rogers
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Spin Art
Favorite Pastime:
Hiking, camping, reading
Christina Iverson
Speech-Language Pathologist
Favorite Children’s Book:
A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Chocolate
Favorite Quote:
You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Any activity that gets us closer to our goals!
Favorite Pastime:
Reading and activities with my family!
Shawna Johnson
Speech-Language Pathologist
Favorite Children’s Book:
A Bad Case of the Stripes by David Shannon
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Strawberry
Favorite Quote:
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
Favorite Therapy Activity:
I love doing crafts or playing board games - a few favorites are Guess Who, Don't Break the Ice, and Battleship!
Favorite Pastime:
Running, hiking, paddle boarding -- anything outside!
Mckenna spence-olson
Speech-Language Pathologist
Favorite Children's Book:
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Häagen-Dazs Butter Pecan
Favorite Quote:
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop
Favorite Pastime:
Pet Photography
Annette joglar-darby
Patient Care Coordinator: Greeley
Favorite Children's book:
Corduroy by Don Freeman
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Favorite Quote:
”People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Play-Doh
Favorite Pastime:
Reading
Kelsey Hudson
Speech-Language Pathologist & Clinical Coordinator: Greeley
Favorite Children’s Book:
Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Moose Tracks
Favorite Quote:
”In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” - Clare Pooley
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Books and Play
Favorite Pastime:
Traveling, hiking, skiing and spending time with family and friends!
Ellie Dahill
Speech-Language Pathologist
Favorite Children’s Book:
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies by Laura Numeroff
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Strawberry
Favorite Quote:
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." -Winston S. Churchill
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Articulation paired with a game or exploring new foods
Favorite Pastime:
Exploring/hiking with husband and dogs
Lauren pelton
Speech-Language Pathologist
Favorite Children’s Book:
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Cookies and Cream
Favorite Quote:
”You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Feed the Woozle
Favorite Pastime:
Trying new restaurants or activities with family and friends.
Ava Smith
Speech-Language Pathologist: Clinical Fellow
Favorite Children's Book:
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Strawberry
Favorite Quote:
"The best view comes after the hardest climb." - Author Unknown
Favorite Pastime:
Hiking, kayaking and reading
Nanette Hoelmer
Patient Care Coordinator: Windsor
Favorite Children’s Book:
Stuck by Oliver Jeffers
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Cookies & Cream
Favorite Quote:
"You cannot be brave without fear." - Melody Hobson
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Reusable stickers
Favorite Pastime:
Rock climbing
Emilie Scharf
Speech-Language Pathologist & Clinical Coordinator: Windsor
Favorite Children’s Book:
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Chocolate Fudge
Favorite Quote:
“Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey”
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Sensory Bins
Favorite Pastime:
Rock climbing, concerts, reading, and anything outside!
victoria heinlen
Speech-Language Pathologist
Favorite Children’s Book:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
S’mores
Favorite Quote:
”Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.”
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Anything play-based!
Favorite Pastime:
Traveling to new places and exploring
Jenna hodge
Speech-Language Pathologist & Clinical Development Coordinator
Favorite Children’s Book:
Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Salted Caramel
Favorite Quote:
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it's not! ~ Dr. Seuss
Favorite Therapy Activity:
Playdoh and bubbles
Favorite Pastime:
Walking my dog or playing tennis!
Emma Jo Wiley
Speech-Language Pathologist
Favorite Children's Book:
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Vanilla
Favorite Quote:
”Believe in yourself and follow your heart”
Favorite Pastime:
Spending time with family and shopping!
Irma chacon
Medical Records & Authorization Coordinator
Favorite Children's Book:
Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Chocolate Salted Caramel
Favorite Quote:
"When writing the story of your life, don't let anyone else hold the pen." - Harley Davidson
Favorite Pastime:
In my mind, it is the closest thing to magic…I dance!
Kimberly Smith
Community Relations Coordinator
Favorite Children's Book:
The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Favorite Quote:
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
Favorite Pastime:
Reading
Kellie Woodruff
Brand Coordinator