Kaigan Benning
B.S. SLPA

January 30, 2023

Originally from Los Angeles, Kaigan is certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (C-SLPA). She received her bachelor’s degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences from San Diego State University in 2019. She is currently a second-year, distance-ed graduate student earning her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from…

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Monica Fine
B.S. SLPA

January 30, 2023

Monica is a recent graduate from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders, and a minor in special education. She is currently in her graduate program at The University of South Carolina’s DE Masters of Science in communication sciences and disorders. She and her husband have 5 children ranging…

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Courtney Jones
M.A. CCC-SLP

October 4, 2022

Courtney has been a speech-language pathologist since 2016. She earned a Master’s degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Science from Temple University and a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Pittsburgh. She has worked in a variety of settings including schools, home health, skilled-nursing facilities, and private practice throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia.  Courtney is passionate…

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Gaby McLish
M.S. CF-SLP

August 19, 2022

Gaby received her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Boston University, she completed the post baccalaureate program in communication sciences from the University of Vermont and earned her Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience at Lafayette College. Gaby’s clinical experience working with pediatric speech and language disorders spans private practice and school settings where she gained skills…

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Emily Murphy
M.S. CF-SLP

July 1, 2022

Emily received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Communication Science and Disorders from Temple University and her Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Gallaudet University. During her time at Gallaudet, Emily gained significant experience working with the d/Deaf population and is proficient in American Sign Language. She also has experience working with various learning disorders,…

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Maggie Elbon
B.S. SLPA

August 13, 2021

Maggie is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant from Centreville, VA. She is a recent graduate from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She also has a minor in Exceptional Education and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Maggie is planning to obtain her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology within…

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Rachel Kim
M.A. CCC-SLP

June 30, 2021

Rachel received her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and her Bachelor’s of Science in Education from the University of Virginia. Rachel enjoys working with kids and has experience working with kids with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, and language-related difficulties. She also has experience…

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Tristen Gulley-Davenport
PR/Website Coordinator

April 16, 2021

Tristen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Music from the University of Virginia. She is responsible for Public Relations and Web Content. At UVA Tristen studied website building, human computer interaction, and vocal performance. When Tristen is not working she loves to sing, bake, and spend time with her family. Contact Tristen: tristen@readingllcenter.com

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Lori Imeish
Practice Manager

March 10, 2021

A Northern Virginia native, Lori joined the Reading and Language Learning Center in 2019, she is responsible for practice management and billing.  Prior to joining Lori served as the President of her local PTO while being a stay at home Mom.  Before having children Lori was VP of sales at a local communications company.  She…

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Daisy Paredes
Office Manager

February 22, 2021

Daisy has been the Office Manager at The Reading and Language Learning Center since May, 2017. She was born and raised in the Philippines. She earned a degree in Business, with a Major in Economics from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. Daisy has extensive experience working in large corporations as well as within…

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