Since May is Better Speech and Hearing 
month I thought it would be fun to pose some questions to our Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) and share their responses with you.
Our talented SLP team includes Alicia Anthony, Amy Moczulski, Danielle Herbe, Danielle Kirsch, Emily Landkrohn and Pam Goetz.
What is the most rewarding about being a SLP?
- Seeing a child make gains because of the services you are providing
- Seeing the excitement on a student’s face when they are successful in communicating something that they weren’t able to before
- Alicia Anthony
- The moment when I see the light in the child’s eyes because they just realized they can communicate
- Interacting with the families of my students and hearing parents talk about the gains and successes that their child has achieved.
What are some of the challenges?
- Juggling time with therapy sessions, paperwork, meetings, makeup sessions and billing.
- Discovering what the best access method is for each individual to allow him or her to
- Danielle Herbe
be the most successful in accessing and using various augmentative and alternative communication devices.
- Staying current with everything new and promising in the field without losing sight of solid, tried and true therapy techniques and materials.
- There is never enough time in the work day to devote to my students and their many needs.
What would you say to encourage others to work in this field?
- Communication is one of the most powerful tools that we have to use in life to convey
- Danielle Kirsch
our thoughts, opinions and beliefs and to relate to the world and people around us. Having a career that helps people of all ages improve their communication makes a positive difference in the world and the lives of others.
- One of the best aspects of being a SLP is how rewarding it can be in making a positive difference in the lives of both children and adults. There are many different settings and needs so it’s exciting to have many options.
- This is a profession in which you can truly feel that you have made a difference in many children’s lives.
Emily Landkrohn
- There are many reasons. SLPs have many options in choosing a population and a setting. Regardless of which career path you choose the end result is the same. You are providing therapy to individuals to improve their communication skills and to reach their fullest potential.
Amy Moczulski
We are so fortunate to have these SLPs working with our BNI family. It takes a special person who thrives on the challenges to work with a diverse population and who enjoys working closely with families. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.
the local summer day camps. What can you offer me?” Fourteen years ago a small group of parents of children with high functioning autism/Asperger’s approached me and asked me to help them find a solution to the challenges and obstacles their children were experiencing in the traditional day camp. They were looking for a summer recreation program where their children could be together, have fun and develop friendships. Their children were in inclusive educational placements and progressing well academically but didn’t have friends. Their parents worried that another summer would pass with the children alone at home playing video games or reading books about their special interests. They wanted 
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Siebenbuerger. The SeaWolves will offer a baseball clinic at Jerry Uht Park on Tuesday, July 22nd for participants in the Connections Camps. Erie SeaWolves players and coaches will help teach baseball fundamentals such as fielding, throwing, pitching and base running. They will also cover topics such as nutrition, proper stretching and exercise. The goal is for youngsters to take what they learn at the clinic and put it to use on school and neighborhood fields with their friends, classmates or in a league. In addition, to the instruction provided at the Clinic, each child will receive a t-shirt, certificate and a ticket to an Erie SeaWolves game, where they will be recognized on the field before the start of play.
social dates and look forward to getting together the following summer. As one child told me, “I don’t have any friends at school but at Connections Camp I have lots.” Definitely a win-win for all of the children involved.
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of panic. Why? Sister Eulalia was, first and foremost, a strict grammarian. Under her tutelage, we diagrammed “Our Father,” “Hail Mary,” and every other prayer recommended by Sister. It was her belief that unless you could diagram, you could not write a clear, concise sentence that would effectively communicate your message. By the time I graduated from 8th grade, not only could I diagram every prayer, but I actually wrote a paragraph worthy of Sister’s approval. I love writing, even today, and I thank Sister Eulalia for enabling me to develop those skills.
My next thought of influential teachers brings up Ryan’s academic career. He was very fortunate to have many outstanding teachers throughout his career in the Millcreek School District. Two teachers who truly made a difference in Ryan’s education were Darcie Mosley and Regina Cocolin. As principal of Walnut Creek Middle School, Darcie welcomed Ryan into the WC family from his first day in 6th grade. Regardless of his challenges, she was Ryan’s greatest champion and cheerleader. I attribute his success in middle school to Darcie’s leadership. Regina Cocolin was Ryan’s speech teacher in high school. The enthusiasm and commitment to his success that was shown by Regina encouraged Ryan to achieve the very best.
The Mini Beast on the Bay obstacle course is back for its second year and is even better! Last year, the ELBS faculty and students chose to initiate a Mini Beast as their way to participate in the 
Physical Fitness Month. The 
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