Clinical Advisors
Our community of experts is here to help enrich your therapists and teachers and elevate the educational experience. Whether you need support remotely or in-person, our team is here to provide their expertise and advise you on assessment and instruction, IEP processes, professional development, and more.

Speech Therapy Advisor
Alyson Maldonado
M.A., CCC-SLP
She/Her/Hers
Alyson earned her master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida. Before joining the...
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Alyson earned her master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida. Before joining the BlazerWorks
team she worked for 11 years at a private practice as both the Clinical Director and Speech-Language Pathologist. She also has previous experience working at
a non-profit therapeutic day school for children diagnosed with autism in Illinois and at public schools in Florida and Maryland.
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Location
Virginia
Focus
Speech-Language Pathology

Occupational Therapy Advisor
Amy Fehr
M.S., OTR/L
She/Her/Hers
Amy earned her master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine with a...
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Amy earned her master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine with a
research emphasis on studying executive functioning and academic success in students with unilateral hearing loss. Before joining the
BlazerWorks team, Amy worked for 12 years in clinical, early intervention, charter school, and public school settings and also worked
as a lead occupational therapist and OT/PT coordinator.
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Location
California
Focus
Occupational Therapy

School Psychology Advisor
Erin Hoganson
M.A., LEP
She/Her/Hers
Erin earned her master's degree in Educational Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to joining the team, she worked...
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Erin earned her master's degree in Educational Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to joining the team, she worked in K-12 education for
the last 22 years, as a paraprofessional, special education teacher, school psychologist and program specialist. Additionally, Erin is a Licensed
Educational Psychologist in California and works in private practice doing assessments, supervision and staff development training. She has extensive experience
in conducting psycho-educational assessments and providing valuable information to families & educational teams.
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Location
California
Focus
School Psychology

Clinical Advisory Team Director
Jaime Sowers
Ed.D.
He/Him/His
Jaime earned his doctorate in innovation and leadership in 2018 from Wilmington University in Delaware. Prior to joining the...
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Jaime earned his doctorate in innovation and leadership in 2018 from Wilmington University in Delaware. Prior to joining the BlazerWorks team,
Jaime spent three years as the special education director for Santa Fe Public Schools in New Mexico. He is nearing the 20-year mark in education,
spending time as a teacher, coordinator, and principal prior to becoming a director. He is an active member of the Council of Administrators of Special Education,
the Council of Exceptional Children, and currently sits on two volunteer school boards.
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Location
Colorado
Focus
Special Education

Telepractice School Psychology Advisor
Kathryn Steele
Ph.D.
She/Her/Hers
Dr. Steele has practiced as a school psychologist for over 15 years. She has worked in a variety of...
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Dr. Steele has practiced as a school psychologist for over 15 years. She has worked in a variety of
settings, including schools, hospitals, private practice, and telepractice. Currently, Dr. Steele is the Director
of Telepractice Clinical Services, where she provides training and clinical support to telepractioners in schools.
In addition to telepractice, Dr. Steele specializes in assessment, consultation, and home-school collaboration.
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Location
Georgia
Focus
Telepractice School Psychology

Telepractice Speech Therapy Advisor
Kimberly Barnes
M.Ed., CCC-SLP
She/Her/Hers
Kimberly earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Communication Disorders from Valdosta State University. Kimberly is a member...
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Kimberly earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Communication Disorders from Valdosta State University. Kimberly
is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and has earned her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). She
has experience working within a private practice, and public and private schools in both Georgia and Maryland. While working with the public
schools, she has served her students as an in-person and virtual SLP. While working for the public schools, she was also acting Lead Special
Educator where she supervised the special education program for her school. As a member of the clinical advisory team, Kimberly supports both
clinicians and school districts to provide virtual services nationwide.
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Location
Georgia
Focus
Telepractice Speech-Language Pathology

Remote Special Education Advisor
Kristy Sprague
M.Ed., Ed.S. Building Leadership
She/Her/Hers
Kristy received her bachelor's in Communication in 2004 and worked in television production research and as a substitute teacher...
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Kristy received her bachelor's in Communication in 2004 and worked in television production research and as a substitute
teacher. In 2009, she went back to school to receive dual certification in general and special education. In 2015 she received her master's
in Education and by 2018 was the principal of a charter school in Toledo, Ohio. In January 2021, she earned her Education Specialist in
Leadership degree from Bowling Green State University.
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Location
Ohio
Focus
Remote Special Education Teaching

Telepractice Speech Therapy Advisor
Melissa White
M.A., CCC-SLP
She/Her/Hers
Melissa is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who has worked with culturally and linguistically diverse school-aged children with various communication...
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Melissa is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who has worked with culturally and linguistically diverse school-aged children
with various communication disorders. Melissa received her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and her master's degree from the
University of Texas at Austin. Melissa is the Managing Director of Telepractice Clinical Services and is an affiliate of ASHA's Special Interest
Group 14-Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, Group 18-Telepractice, and a member of ASHA's Hispanic Caucus.
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Location
Texas
Focus
Telepractice Speech-Language Pathology

Telepractice School Psychology Advisor
Pedro Olvera
Psy.D., L.E.P.
He/Him/His
Dr. Olvera is a published writer and teaches coursework at Cal Baptist University in Riverside, CA, in assessing ELLs...
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Dr. Olvera is a published writer and teaches coursework at Cal Baptist University in Riverside, CA, in assessing ELLs,
cognitive assessment, and enhancing collaboration with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) families. In addition, he provides
clinical support and professional development support for clinicians in tele-practice. Dr. Olvera has been a bilingual school psychologist
in public and private settings for over 21 years.
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Location
California
Focus
Telepractice School Psychology

Occupational Therapy Advisor
Phillip Salvador
M.Ed., OTR/L
He/Him/His
Phillip is an experienced school-based and pediatric occupational therapist. Phillip earned his master's degree in Educational Leadership. He takes...
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Phillip is an experienced school-based and pediatric occupational therapist. Phillip earned his master's degree in Educational Leadership. He takes pride
in providing strength-based coaching, collaboration, and creative strategies to ensure clients receive the highest care and outcomes possible. Outside of work, he
volunteers to serve his local school community and national professional organizations such as National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
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Location
Colorado
Focus
Occupational Therapy

Speech Therapy Advisor
Randal McCormack
M.S., CCC-SLP
She/Her/Hers
Randal earned her master's degree in speech language pathology from Seton Hall University. Prior to joining the BlazerWorks team...
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Randal earned her master's degree in speech language pathology from Seton Hall University. Prior to joining the BlazerWorks team Randal spent
four years working in specialized schools and the early intervention program of New Jersey, her home state, before moving to the Bay Area of California.
During her time in California, she had the opportunity to gain experience working in private practice, an early education program, and a special education
high school. After moving to Oregon, where she now resides, Randal worked as a consultant for a speech generating device company learning an immense amount
about Augmentative Alternative Communication.
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Location
Oregon
Focus
Speech-Language Pathology

Special Education Advisor
Tawnya Redding
M.S.Ed.
She/Her/Hers
Tawnya earned her master's degree in special education from Portland State University in Oregon and is currently in training...
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Tawnya earned her master's degree in special education from Portland State University in Oregon and is also a verbal intervention instructor through Crisis
Prevention Institute. Prior to joining the team, she spent over a decade working with youth in therapeutic settings as both an educator and a mental health professional. Tawnya
is a former business owner, freelance writer, and a member of the Council of Exceptional Children and the National Association of Special Education Teachers.
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Location
Oregon
Focus
Special Education
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