Expert Speech Pathologists

Providing personalized speech therapy to enhance communication, language, and social skills for all ages.
Committed to evidence-based strategies that build confidence and effective interaction.

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Meet Our Founder

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Hi! I'm Shimra, known to some of my clients as “Shimmy,” and I am a dedicated Speech Pathologist committed to enhancing lives through evidence-based practice, personalized care, and innovative therapy approaches. As a passionate kids speech pathologist, I help children develop strong communication, language, and social skills, while as an adult speech pathologist, I guide adults in improving social communication, professional speech, and everyday interactions with confidence.

My journey in speech pathology began at Yeshiva University, where I pursued a major in speech and audiology. I furthered my education at Iona College, earning a master’s degree in speech therapy in 2017. Since then, I have gained extensive experience across early intervention programs, nursing homes, public schools, and charter schools. I provide both in-person and online services through Sparkling Speech Teletherapy, making therapy accessible, flexible, and tailored to each individual’s needs, ideal for those searching for a speech therapist near me.

Credentials:

  • Certified: Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association (CCC-SLP) since 2017

  • Telepractice Expertise: Practicing as a Teletherapist since 2019

  • Licensed: Holding professional licensures in Illinois, New York, Maryland, Ohio and Florida

  • School Certifications: Certified in Illinois (PEL) and New York (TSSLD)

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Speech and Audiology from Yeshiva University (2015)

  • Advanced Education: Master's degree in Speech Therapy from Iona College (2017)

  • Diverse Experience: Extensive in-person and virtual experience across early intervention programs, nursing homes, public, and charter schools

    • Early intervention programs

    • Nursing homes

    • Public and Charter schools

  • Specialization: Focused on evidence-based neuroaffirming practice and personalized care

  • Tele-Education Skills: Expertise in telepractice and virtual education

  • Supervision: Guided speech graduate students, particularly in telehealth, fostering practical skills and professional growth

  • Continuous Learning: Committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice

  • Impact: Dedicated to making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives

  • Personal Note: Based in Evanston, IL, where I live with my husband and daughter

Meet Our Team

Our team consists of licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologists with experience in schools, clinics, and teletherapy, specializing in a wide range of communication disorders while focusing on building strong therapeutic relationships to support confident, functional communication skills.

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My name is Jessica Roth, and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist at Sparkling Speech Teletherapy.

Credentials & Certifications

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA CCCs)

  • Licensed in IL, MD, & DC

Education

  • Completed Bachelor's of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at the University of Rhode Island

  • Master's of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY

Professional Experience

  • Over 5 years of experience in public schools, charter schools, and pediatric clinics, including 3 years of teletherapy

  • Prioritizing therapeutic relationships to promote confidence in communication skills, identifying strengths and areas of need, and self-advocacy skills

Personal Note

Outside of speech therapy, you can find me spending time with my cat, Perri (named after Perri's Pizzeria in Rochester, NY!), or in the midst of wedding planning with my fiancé, Matt.

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My name is Amanda Schatz, and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist at Sparkling Speech Teletherapy.

‍Credentials & Certifications

  • I am a certified SLP in the state of Illinois

  • A member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)

  • I hold my PEL license

Education

  • I received my Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (I-L-L!)

  • I received my Master's degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  • I also completed the University of Illinois Chicago Assistive Technology Certification Program

Professional Experience

I have experience working with children and adults with a variety of disorders, such as

  • Articulation & Phonology, Expressive & Receptive Language

  • Social Communication & Fluency

  • Voice Disorders

I also believe in developing strong relationships with my clients in order to promote positive therapy outcomes

Personal Note

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time outside, traveling, and hanging out with my husband, son, and dog.

  • We offer personalized therapy programs for kids, teens, and adults. We support articulation, fluency, language, and social communication. We provide support through an online HIPPA compliant platform.

  • We help children improve communication, language, and social skills. Therapy includes targeted exercises, and parent coaching for flexible, and effective learning.


  • We support adults with social communication, public speaking, and professional speech. Online sessions ensure convenient and tailored care.

  • Yes, we are experienced online speech pathologist, providing virtual therapy for children, teens and adults. We ensure effective, flexible, and personalized therapy.

  • Parents learn practical strategies to reinforce speech and language skills at home. Support is guided by an licensed online speech pathologist for consistent, measurable progress.