Meet Our Team
The Spring Into Speech team is a group of licensed speech pathologists dedicated to improving your child’s ability to speak through individualized therapy.
Brooke Springer, FOUNDER & Owner
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State, ASHA & PROMPT Trained
Brooke@SpringIntoSpeech.com
Brooke received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Towson University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Brooke is trained in PROMPT, which is a tactile-kinesthetic approach that uses touch cues to a patient’s articulators to manually guide them through a targeted word, phrase or sentence.
Brooke specializes in working with children with autism, childhood apraxia of speech, and speech sound disorders. Brooke previously worked in self-contained autism classes in Montgomery County Public Schools.
Brooke enjoys spending time with her husband Stephen and two kids, Mia and Mason!
Morgan Bryk
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Morgan received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Towson University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Morgan currently works for a middle school in Montgomery County Middle School. Morgan previously worked at a non-public special education school in Baltimore City with students 6-21 years old.
Morgan is passionate about working with school age children and young adults on the autism spectrum. Along with language development, Morgan also has a special interest in pragmatic language using the Social Thinking curriculum. Additionally, Morgan has experience with many augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
Morgan is a proud boy mom of her 2-year-old, Preston and sweet baby Jude. Morgan enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband, son, and dog, Nigel.
Jessi Smith
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State, ASHA & PROMPT Trained
Jessi received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Towson University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland, is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is trained in PROMPT.
She currently works in Montgomery County Public Schools in an Elementary School with kids grades K-5, in both general education as well as self-contained Autism classes. Jessi is passionate about working with functional language as well as play-based therapy. She loves working on expressive language and seeing the connection made when children learn how powerful their communication is!
Jessi loves her job and when she is not working, she loves to spend time with her nephew, Jacob!
Soraya Rigaud____
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Soraya received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She is currently licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Soraya has experience working with clients of all ages and believes in a collaborative approach to therapy. She loves learning about new approaches and techniques to improve her clinical skills and better serve her clients. Her areas of interest include articulation, myofunctional therapy and early language.
During her free time, Soraya enjoys reading, eating out, and spending time with her husband and 2 children.
KRISTIN CORMAN
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Kristin received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Kristin has worked in school-based, outpatient, and private practice settings. She has a particular enthusiasm for speech sound disorders, catering to the different learning styles of individuals with autism, and those using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) systems. Kristin aims to facilitate parent collaboration in a team approach to therapy.
In her spare time, Kristin loves being outside with her dog, reading, and meeting up with friends.
Gemma Cerutti
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Gemma received her Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Iowa. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.
Gemma has experience working in a non-public special education school and outpatient clinics. She is neurodiversity affirming, child-led therapist who believes the best learning happens through play! Gemma has training in Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) for gestalt language learners, The Interoception Curriculum, and specialized training in AAC.
In her free time, Gemma loves to try local Baltimore area restaurants with her husband, Sean.
Dani Decker
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Dani received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and a certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and has a conversational level of French. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Dani is trained in Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) and is passionate about neurodiversity and gestalt language development.
Dani currently works for the Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program. Prior to working in early intervention, she worked with preschool and high school students in Montgomery County Public Schools and conducted numerous bilingual assessments for students PreK-12. Dani has experience working with children in the areas of expressive/receptive language, articulation, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
Dani enjoys spending time with family and friends – especially if it involves coffee.
Kathleen Bachiochi
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Kathleen graduated with a Master's Degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in Speech & Language Pathology in 2007. After working for 4 years in the New York City public schools, and in Early Intervention in New York for more than 10 years, she and her family moved down to Maryland. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Kathleen currently works in a non-public school with students with autism. She has experience working with children from 1 year through 22 years of age, focusing on receptive language, expressive language, articulation, pragmatics and both high and low tech augmentative communication (AAC).
When not working, she enjoys spending her time with her husband and four children.
Maria DonNELLY
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Maria received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2020. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Maria has worked with a variety of ages to address a variety of needs. She has always had a passion for pediatrics. She enjoys working with school-aged clients with language needs and children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
During her free time, she enjoys travelling, walking her dog, and coaching classes at Solidcore!
CASEY Edmondson
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Casey received her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Loyola University of Maryland. Prior to receiving her degree in speech-language pathology, she explored a background in psychology and behavioral studies. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Casey works at a children's hospital and outpatient center in Baltimore City. Casey is passionate about neurodiversity affirming interventions and seeing the child as a whole person. Her areas of interest include gestalt language processing, literacy and phonological awareness, and early intervention. She has many years of experience working with people on the autism spectrum and enjoys working with clients of all ages and abilities.
Some of Casey's favorite activities include playing and being active with her dog named Beane, going to farmer's markets on the weekends, and cooking new recipes.
Tara Geller
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Tara has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 30 years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Virginia and her Master’s Degree from the University of Maryland. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and via tele-therapy in Florida and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Tara is the owner of Zenergetic Kids, which provides speech therapy and yoga to children at home and in local preschools. Tara is a neurodiversity affirming clinician who utilizes movement and a child-led, play-based, therapy approach in treatment sessions. She is trained in Natural Language Acquisition (NLA), Sensory strategies and support, and AAC usage. Tara specializes in working with children 1 to 6 years of age (early intervention) and Gestalt Language Processors.
Tara enjoys pairing movement such as yoga to facilitate speech and language learning!
Reeni Krafft
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Reeni received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Memphis. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and California and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Reeni has worked in a variety of settings including pediatric acute care, public schools, early intervention and now private practice. She enjoys working with preschool-aged clients with language needs and children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
During her free time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with her 2 corgis, Walter and Winnie, and traveling and playing video games with her husband.
Sara Fink
Special Education Consultant & Social Media Marketing Manager
Sara is a tenured self-contained special educator with Montgomery County Public School’s Autism Unit. In addition to teaching students with high-intensity needs, she is devoted to advocating for students with disabilities, inclusion and better working conditions for special educators alike. She has headed up an inclusion program for a well-known religious school, to further learning and inclusion opportunities for students with disabilities in the community.
In addition to managing our website, social media, and marketing, she serves as a consultant and resource for our contractors to brainstorm any potential behavior interventions and/or accommodations necessary to reduce barriers for our kids.
Sara’s ideal Saturday includes a quality coffee, a hot yoga class, and spending time with her family and friends.
