Lauren is a graduate of Saint Leo University where she earned her Master of Education degree in Exceptional Student Education. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and graduate certificate in Communication Science and Disorders. Lauren has certification in Elementary Education K-6, Exceptional Student Education,  and is Reading and ESOL endorsed. She previously taught grades K-2nd in Pasco and Manatee Counties. Lauren obtained  her master’s degree in Speech – Language Pathology. She has experience working with pediatric and adult clients in outpatient and subacute settings. She has  worked with clients with swallowing, feeding ,articulation, phonological, language, voice, fluency, stuttering, and cognitive disorders. Lauren has experience implementing therapy with various Augmentative and Alternative Communication techniques, oral-motor exercises, and feeding approaches.