Mrs. Elizabeth Speyer
Mother to Four, Aunt, Sister, Friend, and Wife
Speech and Language Pathologist
Her Story
Mrs. Elizabeth Speyer works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for children on the autism spectrum at the New England’s Center for Children. She received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's in Special- Education from Hunter College in New York, and a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. In 1997, she began working as a teacher’s assistant for children with autism. Since joining the New England's Center for Children, Mrs. Speyer has found a passion for helping her students to communicate. Outside the classroom, she is a proud mother of four Dover-Sherborn children. She is heavily involved with the Pine Hill School community.
Speech Pathology
Mrs. Speyer works with students that have been diagnosed with autism and helps them to develop their speech and language skills. On a typical day, she conducts speech-language assessments, writes objectives for the students, and activates their curriculums to best target their particular speech and language objectives. Throughout her day, she collaborates with her student’s primary teachers to ensure they are able to work on these skills in the classroom. She programs specific communication devices for students who are not using vocal speech and for those that need other systems to supplement oral communication.
The Best Part of the Job
Mrs. Speyer says that her favorite part of her job is "working with my students." She enjoys helping her students in the way that they learn best and seeing their progress.
Her favorite thing about Sherborn
As a mother of four children, Mrs. Speyer’s favorite thing about Sherborn is the quality of public education. She appreciates Sherborn’s caring and passionate teachers. She also loves the “small-town” feel that Sherborn’s tight knit community has to offer, as well as its trail systems and nature.
Her Advice to Others
For those interested in the speech and language pathology field, Mrs. Speyer would recommend working or volunteering in different environments. She notes that “as a speech-pathologist, there are so many options, including working in hospitals, residential nursing- homes, schools-both specialized and general public schools, private practices, early intervention centers, and more.”
Mother to Four, Aunt, Sister, Friend, and Wife
Speech and Language Pathologist
Her Story
Mrs. Elizabeth Speyer works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for children on the autism spectrum at the New England’s Center for Children. She received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's in Special- Education from Hunter College in New York, and a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. In 1997, she began working as a teacher’s assistant for children with autism. Since joining the New England's Center for Children, Mrs. Speyer has found a passion for helping her students to communicate. Outside the classroom, she is a proud mother of four Dover-Sherborn children. She is heavily involved with the Pine Hill School community.
Speech Pathology
Mrs. Speyer works with students that have been diagnosed with autism and helps them to develop their speech and language skills. On a typical day, she conducts speech-language assessments, writes objectives for the students, and activates their curriculums to best target their particular speech and language objectives. Throughout her day, she collaborates with her student’s primary teachers to ensure they are able to work on these skills in the classroom. She programs specific communication devices for students who are not using vocal speech and for those that need other systems to supplement oral communication.
The Best Part of the Job
Mrs. Speyer says that her favorite part of her job is "working with my students." She enjoys helping her students in the way that they learn best and seeing their progress.
Her favorite thing about Sherborn
As a mother of four children, Mrs. Speyer’s favorite thing about Sherborn is the quality of public education. She appreciates Sherborn’s caring and passionate teachers. She also loves the “small-town” feel that Sherborn’s tight knit community has to offer, as well as its trail systems and nature.
Her Advice to Others
For those interested in the speech and language pathology field, Mrs. Speyer would recommend working or volunteering in different environments. She notes that “as a speech-pathologist, there are so many options, including working in hospitals, residential nursing- homes, schools-both specialized and general public schools, private practices, early intervention centers, and more.”
