About Us

Speech Language Pathologist

Texas born and raised, Leigh lives in Brighton with her husband and son, William. She is passionate and dedicated to serving those around her with various developmental and acquired brain injuries. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin and her Master of Speech-Language Pathology from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. She is experienced in acute, inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings as well as leading various group therapies. She prides herself in working with multi-disciplinary teams while providing individualized treatment plans focused on returning to work and community reintegration. Her strong educational foundation and skilled mentorships have helped move her career in a direction that enhances the quality of life of her patients. She thrives on the ability to use her creativity, compassion and dedication to serve others. She is licensed through the State of Michigan and maintains a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Credentials:

• Education
  MS, SLP Texas Tech Health Sciences Center; BS Communication Sciences, U of Wisconsin-Madison
• Year Graduated: 2014
• License No.and State: 2202000753 Michigan
• Years in Practice: 9 Years
  Membership: American Hearing and Speech Association/Clinical Competence Member Since: 2014

Speech Language Pathologist

Kaylee is devoted to serving the community around her and making a positive difference in the lives’ of her patients. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders, after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health Sciences, emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology from Grand Valley State University. She has experience working with both children and adults of all abilities in a variety of settings, but is passionate about working in a private practice. Kaylee truly enjoys working with individuals to achieve their goals and ensure they have a bright and successful future! She is currently licensed through the State of Michigan and is completing her Clinical Fellowship through the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, family and friends, exercising, reading, and going to coffee shops.

Credentials

• Education
  MA, Communication Sciences & Disorders Eastern Michigan University; BS Allied Health Sciences with emphasis in SLP, Grand Valley State University
• Year Graduated: 2020
• License No.and State: 7101008271 Michigan
• Years in Practice: 3 Years
• Membership: American Hearing and Speech Association/Clinical Competence Member Since: 2020
• Training: Orton Gillingham Trained

Speech Language Pathologist – Clinical Fellow

Originally from the Upper Peninsula, Kendall moved to downstate Michigan in pursuit of higher education. She received her Bachelor of Science from Northern Michigan University and her Master of Arts from Western Michigan University. She is currently licensed through the State of Michigan and is completing her Clinical Fellowship through the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Kendall is passionate about providing quality, evidence-based, client-centered care to all her clients and their families. She loves working with people of all ages and from all walks of life! She enjoys reading, watching movies, baking, and relaxing with family and friends. 

Lead Occupational Therapist

Paige is dedicated to serving the members of her community by developing an Occupational Therapy program with Leigh Harter Speech Services. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with her Bachelor of Science and Master of Occupational Therapy. Additionally, Paige is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Certified Aging in Place Specialist. She is experienced in acute care, inpatient, outpatient, and community based settings, working with children, adults, and older adults. Paige is passionate about providing home evaluations and modifications to ensure access and safety for patients in their homes and community. Utilizing an evidence-based, creative, and positive approach to care, Paige loves fostering independence and recovery for her patients. She is registered with the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy and licensed through the State of Michigan. In her spare time, Paige can be found with her nose in a book or spending time with her family.

Credentials

• Education
  BS, MOT Eastern Michigan University
• Year Graduated: 2013
• License No.and State: 5201008778 Michigan
• Years in Practice: 10 Years
• Membership: National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) #324046
• Certification: Rock Steady Boxing Coach

SLP-A, Office Assistant

Kaitlyn is currently in her first-year of graduate school at Michigan State University studying Speech-language pathology. She is a member of MSU’s Tower Guard and is a part of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association club at MSU. Kaitlyn has volunteered and shadowed in the clinical setting and loves seeing the patients’ journeys toward success. She enjoys how this profession uplifts the patients it serves by improving their quality of life and daily communication, and she cannot wait to become a speech-language pathologist herself in the future. In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys crafting, hiking, being outdoors, and spending quality time with her family and her dogs. 

Office Administrator

Kari comes to us from working in dentistry for over 25 years. Her dental career extends from chairside assisting in both general and pediatric dentistry to office administrator and office management in orthodontics. She enjoys meeting new people, strives to help others meet their goals, and hopes to make everyone’s experience a positive one. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, attending concerts, crafting, shopping, spoiling her nephews and spending quality time with her husband, family and friends.

Operations Manager 

Jen is an exceptionally skilled Office and Operations Manager with a wealth of experience in managing and administering various businesses. With over 8 years of experience in Office Management and Administration, paired with 7 years of managing two small family-owned businesses, Jen came to Leigh Harter fully equipped to handle any operational challenge thrown her way.

Jen pursued an Associate’s degree in Business and Human Resource Management from Baker College and later worked to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from American Intercontinental Online. With her extensive knowledge and expertise, Jen has become a seasoned professional in managing daily business operations and ensuring that everything runs like clockwork.

Outside of work, Jen is a nature enthusiast who loves spending her free time outdoors, indulging in activities such as gardening, hiking, kayaking, and caring for her backyard flock of chickens. She is also very devoted to her family and cherishes spending quality time with her husband and three daughters (and occasionally her in-laws 😉).