About Brianna

I’m a private practice Speech-Language Pathologist in Ontario, Canada. I provide virtual speech therapy sessions, primarily in the areas of literacy, language, and articulation, to residents of Ontario. When I'm not in a session, I'm providing professional development or creating literacy resources for busy SLPs and educators, so they can not only teach students to read and write, but help foster a love of literacy.

I struggled with learning to read as a child, so my passion for helping children learn to read is fuelled by my own personal experiences. The first books I remember finally enjoying were the Junie B. Jones series by Barbra Park. I have fond memories of my mom and me taking turns reading the pages.

Now I’m a total nerd who loves school and learning (I still regularly take continuing education courses). I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology from the University of Guelph (2017), and my Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto (2019).

The educational background of SLPs gives us a unique perspective when it comes to literacy, which is, after all, written language. SLPs have the knowledge and skills to address all aspects of communication, including speech, language, and literacy—it’s all connected!

If I’m not working, I’m probably doing one of the following: yoga, reading, learning Italian on Duolingo, baking, watching movies, playing video/board games, exploring nature, or spending time with wonderful family and friends.