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Capitol School Speech-Language Program:
Language Stimulation: Niki Land is beginning her ninth year at CSA and has ten years experience as a speech language pathologist. Niki has a master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Texas at Dallas. She has a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in Speech Communication. Niki holds a Texas License and ASHA certification in speech-language pathology.
Level I: Amanda Nitschke is thrilled to be back at Capitol School of Austin as the lead speech-language pathologist for Level I. She is beginning her ninth year as a speech-language pathologist. Her work has focused on pre-school and school age students in the public schools, at Capitol School of Austin, and in private practice. Amanda has a master's degree in Communication Disorders from Southwest Texas State University and a bachelor's degree in Spanish Language. She holds a Texas license in speech-language pathology, certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and is also a registered yoga teacher. She is passionate about developing children's language in a nnaturalistic manner, building the foundation needed for future success in learning and life.
Level II: Hannah Groos is excited to join Capitol School as the lead speech-language pathologist in the Level II pre-school
class. Hannah has master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas and a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Hannah holds a Texas license in speech language pathology and is currently working toward becoming certified with the American Speech and Hearing Association in speech language pathology. She is thrilled to be working at CSA!
Level III: Terri Hathaway is excited to return to Capitol School as the Level III lead teacher. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches and is licensed as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant. She has completed an alternative certification program for Special Education. To facilitate learning in the classroom, she has completed training in the Basic Language Skills reading program,as well as Scott Foresman, and is working toward her certification as an Academic Language Therapist.
Level IV-VI: Ligon Burris is excited to return to the Capitol School Team as a co-lead teacher in Level 4/5/6. Ligon received her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Texas at Austin, and her master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She holds a Texas license in speech-language pathology. Ligon previously worked at CSA as a classroom assistant in the Language Stimulation classroom. Ligon has experience working in the public school system, as well as both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. She is excited to be a part of her students' lives, and see the difference they make in her life!
Level IV-VI: Sharon English continues as the Level IV-VI lead teacher in the mornings. Sharon has taught for 24 years and has been with Capitol School since 1993 as both classroom teacher and consultant. Sharon has a master's degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Houston and a bachelor's degree in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. Sharon holds a Texas license in speech-language pathology and has ASHA certification. Sharon previously taught at the Parish School in Houston. All of Sharon's experience has involved children with language and learning differences and children with attention deficit disorder. Sharon has training in Basic Language and Lindamood Bell. In addition, Sharon seeks out information about best practices in speech and language pathology. Sharon is the mother of two children.
Library/Drama: Ellen Pokorny Roberts has been with Capitol School since 1991. She taught Level I and II pre-school for 10 years. She now teaches drama for the Level III-VI classrooms and, as the school librarian, helps all levels enjoy their weekly library time. Ellen holds a bachelor's degree in Education from Stephen F. Austin and a master's degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. Ellen has a Texas state teaching certificate, a Texas License for speech-language pathology and ASHA certification.
Capitol School Lower-Ratio Program:
Level A: Emily Harrison returns for her fifth year as a lead teacher. Emily has a Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Texas at Austin as well as a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology from Marquette University. She has two years of classroom experience as a teaching assistant and substitute in addition to five years experience as a home therapist. Emily continues to seek out information about oral motor techniques, sensory integration, and sign language. She also holds a Texas Speech Therapy Assistant's license.
Level B: Eleanor Thompson is delighted to be back at Capitol School for a third year. This year, she is leading the Level B classroom full time. Eleanor received an M.Ed. in Special Education Curriculum and Instruction from Houston Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wellesley College in Massachusetts. She has worked in Houston as a special education teacher in the Spring Branch Independent School District. She has also trained in Basic Language Skills and spent many years as a private dyslexia tutor.
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