Meet Our Team
The Spring Into Speech team is a group of licensed speech pathologists dedicated to improving your child’s ability to speak through individualized therapy.
Brooke Springer, FOUNDER & Owner
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State, ASHA & PROMPT Trained
Brooke@SpringIntoSpeech.com
Brooke received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Towson University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Brooke is trained in PROMPT, which is a tactile-kinesthetic approach that uses touch cues to a patient’s articulators to manually guide them through a targeted word, phrase or sentence.
Brooke specializes in working with children with autism, childhood apraxia of speech, and speech sound disorders. Brooke previously worked in self-contained autism classes in Montgomery County Public Schools.
Brooke enjoys spending time with her husband Stephen and two kids, Mia and Mason!
Morgan Bryk
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Morgan received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Towson University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Morgan currently works for a middle school in Montgomery County Middle School. Morgan previously worked at a non-public special education school in Baltimore City with students 6-21 years old.
Morgan is passionate about working with school age children and young adults on the autism spectrum. Along with language development, Morgan also has a special interest in pragmatic language using the Social Thinking curriculum. Additionally, Morgan has experience with many augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
Morgan is a proud boy mom of her 2-year-old, Preston and sweet baby Jude. Morgan enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband, son, and dog, Nigel.
Jessi Smith
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State, ASHA & PROMPT Trained
Jessi received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Towson University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland, is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is trained in PROMPT.
She currently works in Montgomery County Public Schools in an Elementary School with kids grades K-5, in both general education as well as self-contained Autism classes. Jessi is passionate about working with functional language as well as play-based therapy. She loves working on expressive language and seeing the connection made when children learn how powerful their communication is!
Jessi loves her job and when she is not working, she loves to spend time with her nephew, Jacob!
Adrie Jonhnson
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Adrie received her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Utah State University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Adrie currently works in Anne Arundel County Public Schools with PreK3-5th grade students in general education, the self-contained Autism class, and the Alternative Academic Classroom. She also has experience working in the private practice setting, the clinical university setting, and the outpatient hospital setting. She has worked with children ranging in age from 18 months to teenage years.
Adrie has a special interest in helping children who have fluency disorders, childhood apraxia of speech/speech sound disorders, and receptive/expressive language needs. Adrie is a big believer in child-led therapy, building self-advocacy skills, and narrative-based story intervention to support language development.
Adrie enjoys exploring the East Coast, playing guitar, and spending time with loved ones.
Dani Decker
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Dani received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and a certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and has a conversational level of French. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Dani is trained in Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) and is passionate about neurodiversity and gestalt language development.
Dani currently works for the Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program. Prior to working in early intervention, she worked with preschool and high school students in Montgomery County Public Schools and conducted numerous bilingual assessments for students PreK-12. Dani has experience working with children in the areas of expressive/receptive language, articulation, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
Dani enjoys spending time with family and friends – especially if it involves coffee.
Tiffany Lam
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State, ASHA & PROMPT Trained
Tiffany received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Towson University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland, is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is trained in PROMPT. Tiffany has previously worked in the pediatric home health setting in Baltimore County with early intervention.Tiffany has experience with working with children from preschool to high school age primarily in her previous years working in a pediatric outpatient setting.
She has a particular interest in working with early intervention and preschool age children. She also has experience with working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, phonological disorders, language disorders, and children who utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Tiffany is passionate about building rapport with the child using child-led therapy and neurodiversity affirming interventions. She believes in collaborating with the child’s family and in a multi-disciplinary team in order for the child to achieve their greatest potential.
Tiffany enjoys reading, yoga, traveling to new places, and watching football with her family.
Hallie Burkhard
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Hallie received her graduate degree at Loyola University of Maryland. She is licensed to practice in Maryland and Washington DC. She holds her certificate of clinical competence as a member of ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and is a part of ASHA Special Interest Group 12 (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).
Hallie has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient in a pediatric hospital, private practice, and a variety of school placements. Hallie is a specialist in the area of assistive-technology, with experience working with complex communicators using AAC across settings. She has extensive training in a variety of language systems (i.e., LAMP, PODD, TouchChat, Core First, Unity, Proloqou, Grid 3). Hallie is also skilled in supporting alternative access methods such as eye tracking, switch scanning, and partner assisted scanning. Hallie also has training in the areas of gestalt language processing and sensory regulation. Areas of clinical interest include comprehensive literacy instruction and accessible play for emergent communicators.
Hallie is proud to be a neurodiversity affirming provider. She believes that child-led therapy focused on relationship building and authentic, joyful connection promotes positive therapy outcomes. She believes in communication partner coaching and team collaboration to allow for generalization of targeted skills.
Outside of work, Hallie enjoys walking with her dog Appa, trying new coffee shops, and taking yoga classes!
CASEY Greene
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Casey received her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Loyola University of Maryland. Prior to receiving her degree in speech-language pathology, she explored a background in psychology and behavioral studies. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Casey works at a children's hospital and outpatient center in Baltimore City. Casey is passionate about neurodiversity affirming interventions and seeing the child as a whole person. Her areas of interest include gestalt language processing, literacy and phonological awareness, and early intervention. She has many years of experience working with people on the autism spectrum and enjoys working with clients of all ages and abilities.
Some of Casey's favorite activities include playing and being active with her dog named Beane, going to farmer's markets on the weekends, and cooking new recipes.
Tara Geller
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Tara has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 30 years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Virginia and her Master’s Degree from the University of Maryland. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and via tele-therapy in Florida and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Tara is the owner of Zenergetic Kids, which provides speech therapy and yoga to children at home and in local preschools. Tara is a neurodiversity affirming clinician who utilizes movement and a child-led, play-based, therapy approach in treatment sessions. She is trained in Natural Language Acquisition (NLA), Sensory strategies and support, and AAC usage. Tara specializes in working with children 1 to 6 years of age (early intervention) and Gestalt Language Processors.
Tara enjoys pairing movement such as yoga to facilitate speech and language learning!
Reeni Krafft
Speech Pathologist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maryland State & ASHA Certified
Reeni received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Memphis. She is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and California and is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Reeni has worked in a variety of settings including pediatric acute care, public schools, early intervention and now private practice. She enjoys working with preschool-aged clients with language needs and children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
During her free time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with her 2 corgis, Walter and Winnie, and traveling and playing video games with her husband.
Chandler Matthai
Special Education Tutor & Social Skills Group Co-Teacher
Special Educator, M.Ed
Chandler is a self-contained special educator with Montgomery County Public School’s Autism Unit. She has over 10 years of experience working with students with high-intensity needs.
In addition to tutoring students who benefit from evidence based supports to access content, Chandler co-leads our Howard County Social Skills group!
Chandler’s ideal Saturday includes a farmers market, some window shopping and cheering on the Ravens!
Sara Fink
Special Education Consultant & Social Media Marketing Manager
Sara is a tenured self-contained special educator with Montgomery County Public School’s Autism Unit. In addition to teaching students with high-intensity needs, she is devoted to advocating for students with disabilities, inclusion and better working conditions for special educators alike. She has headed up an inclusion program for a well-known religious school, to further learning and inclusion opportunities for students with disabilities in the community.
In addition to managing our website, social media, and marketing, she serves as a consultant and resource for our contractors to brainstorm any potential behavior interventions and/or accommodations necessary to reduce barriers for our kids.
Sara’s ideal Saturday includes a quality coffee, a hot yoga class, and spending time with her family and friends.
