About Us

We are School Based Therapists:

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Meredith Harrah, Speech Language-Pathologist: 

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Akron

Bachelors Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Ohio University

Currently pursuing an Assistive Technology Certificate from Bowling Green State University

Certified with the American Speech and Hearing Association, and licensed by the Ohio Board of Speech and Hearing Association. 

Completed Prentke Romich Company's Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) Words for Life training. 

Completed IMSE Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training (30 hours)

Working as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Mentor Public schools since 2015

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Amie Balale, Physical Therapist:  

Bachelors and Masters Degrees from THE Ohio State University 

45 additional graduate hours in special education and Assistive Technology  

Permanent Teaching Certificate from State of Ohio/Department of Education  

Certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Infants/Toddler and Children with Cerebral Palsy  

Certified and Credentialed in Clinical Instruction through the American Physical Therapy Association 

Experience as a Clinical and Classroom Instructor for Pediatric Coursework at both THE Ohio State University and Cleveland State University  

Experience as Director of Physical Therapy in Children's Rehab Hospitals in Pittsburgh and Cleveland  

Mentor Public School Staff Physical Therapist since 1995

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Elizabeth Stevens, Occupational Therapist: 

Registered Occupational Therapist with 20 years of experience

Mentor Public School Staff Occupational Therapist since 2012

Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University

Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University 

Assistive Technology Professional with extensive experience in wheelchair seating and mobility

Experience as CEU course creator and instructor

Experience as adjunct University professor