SunnyDays Therapy’s speech therapists are energetic, creative, and ready to focus on your child’s individual needs. They work with children in the areas of: receptive and expressive language, articulation and phonology, social language, fluency, feeding and swallowing, oral motor, augmentative communication, auditory and language processing, and voice.
Our team of talented therapists has specialized training in specific techniques and programs using:
- Beckman Oral Motor program
- PROMPT
- Talk Tools
- Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding
- Food Chaining Approaches to Feeding
- Nurtured Heart Approach™ to managing challenging behaviors
- Social Thinking®
- More Than Words® Program from the Hanen Center
- VitalStim® Dysphagia Therapy
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Proloquo2Go
- Family Guided Routines Based Intervention (FGRBI)
- LSVT Training
In addition, all SunnyDays Therapy speech-language pathologists are licensed by the State of Minnesota, Nationally Board Certified, and members of Speech-Language Therapy Associations.
Miranda Johnson, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist • Clinical Director -
Education:
Syracuse University (Undergraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
All of the fun we have with the kids and each other.
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Hobbies:
Cooking, gardening, and laughing with friends.
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A fun fact about me:
I grew up in upstate New York.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Invisibility.
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My favorite animal is:
My cat.
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My favorite board game is:
Chutes and Ladders.
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Coffee, but I’d take potato chips over ice cream any day.
Cassidy Ross, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist • Site Supervisor -
Education:
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Undergraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love the connections I make with kids and their families and all my wonderfully positive co-workers!
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Hobbies:
Volleyball, running, reading, spending time at the lake, and cross-country skiing in the winter.
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A fun fact about me:
I love to collect books. My dream home would include a huge library.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
The ability to speak any language.
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My favorite animal is:
Loon
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My favorite board game is:
Cribbage
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Anything coffee flavored.
Abigail Finnegan, MS CF-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire (Undergraduate) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love the positive environment and the connection that is made with families and kids :)
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Hobbies:
Running, skiing, traveling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family
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A fun fact about me:
I grew up in Wisconsin (Go Packers!)
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
To fly -I could travel anywhere!
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My favorite animal is:
A dog (specifically yellow labs and golden retrievers)
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My favorite board game is:
Code Names
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Anything with peanut butter and chocolate
Alexandria Johnson, MS CF-SLP • Speech Language Pathologist -
Education:
California State University, Chico (undergraduate) California State University, San Marcos (Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
Everyone is kind and supportive to each other.
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Hobbies:
Hiking, camping, reading, and growing house plants!
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A fun fact about me:
I speak Spanish!
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
The ability to fly.
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My favorite animal is:
Dogs
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My favorite board game is:
Puzzles
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cotton Candy
Angela Trump, MS CF-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
Saint Cloud State University
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
Getting to know all of the families and work in a team environment!
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Hobbies:
I enjoy reading, hiking/walking, being outside (4-wheeling), and playing with my dog!
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A fun fact about me:
I was once published in a magazine
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Defintely the ability to fly
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My favorite animal is:
Dog
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My favorite board game is:
Candyland
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Anything with caramel!
Anna Morris, MA, CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of North Dakota (Undergraduate) & University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
Getting to meet new families and clients! I enjoy being a part of a family's journey
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Hobbies:
Yoga, cooking, exercising, reading, playing volleyball, and watching football!
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A fun fact about me:
I have a slight tongue tie myself as a speech therapist!
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
The ability to heal the sick and injured
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My favorite animal is:
Sea Lion
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My favorite board game is:
Sorry
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Chocolate chip cookie dough
Ashley Bratsch, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
Minnesota State University - Mankato (Graduate & Undergraduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
The positive and collaborative environment with all the great therapists and kids!
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Hobbies:
Running, biking, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends, my husband, and cat, Gracie
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A fun fact about me:
I was born in Minnesota, but I grew up in Texas!
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Invisibility
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My favorite animal is:
Cat
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My favorite board game is:
Catan
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Coffee, but I'd choose any salty snack over ice cream any day
Ashley Sharpe, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Minnesota, Duluth (Undergraduate) & University of Wisconsin, River Falls (Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
All the wonderful, helpful, and friendly coworkers I have!
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Hobbies:
Reading, going for walks, and going to the cabin with my husband and our families.
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A fun fact about me:
Our puppy came from Montana in an airplane to get to us in Minnesota.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
To fly, so I could get places faster and go wherever I want! I love traveling!
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My favorite animal is:
Elephant
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My favorite board game is:
Payday.
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Caramel Cow Tracks.
Bailey Weibel, MS CF-SLP • Speech Language Pathologist -
Education:
Minnesota State University - Mankato (Undergraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
Getting to work together as a team to help our kids achieve their goals. I love getting to meet and collaborate with families also!
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Hobbies:
Hiking, biking, playing with my dog, spending time with friends and family
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A fun fact about me:
I have freckles in my eyes
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Super speed! It would be so much fun to run around and see the world.
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My favorite animal is:
Dogs
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My favorite board game is:
Trouble
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Moose Tracks
Brittney Dammann, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Undergraduate and Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
The collaboration between the therapists and families. SunnyDays is such a fun and caring environment to be a part of!
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Hobbies:
I love reading, being outside, and spending time with my family and friends.
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A fun fact about me:
I recently had the opportunity to visit New Zealand for two weeks.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
The ability to fly.
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My favorite animal is:
Dog
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My favorite board game is:
Monopoly
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cookie Dough
Carli Christensen, MA CF-SLP • Speech Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Minnesota Duluth
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love being a part of the wonderful team here and work with all of the kids and families I meet!
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Hobbies:
I love reading, going on walks, and spending time outside!
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A fun fact about me:
I taught myself to read Braille when I was younger!
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Time Travel!
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My favorite animal is:
Flamingo
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My favorite board game is:
Azul
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Coffee
Eden Schwahn, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Undergraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
The collaboration between therapist and families to support the kids we work with!
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Hobbies:
Running, yoga, reading, and cooking.
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A fun fact about me:
I am originally from Omaha, NE.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Time travel.
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My favorite animal is:
Elephant
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My favorite board game is:
Scrabble
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cookie Dough!
Emma Voss, MA CF-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Stevens Point (Undergraduate) & University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls (Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love how helpful and supportive everyone is.
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Hobbies:
I love reading, Tie Dying, and rollerblading (on flat surfaces).
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A fun fact about me:
I have snorkeled with sharks, sea lions, and jelly fish in Ecuador.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Teleportation- then I could travel for short periods of time.
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My favorite animal is:
Sea Lion
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My favorite board game is:
Rummikub
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Ben and Jerry’s Chubby Hubby
Frances Nevin, MS CF-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
Minnesota State University-Mankato (Undergraduate and Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I like how welcoming and supportive the staff is, as well as how fun and hard-working the clients are.
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Hobbies:
I enjoy painting, decorating, sewing, fishing, and camping.
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A fun fact about me:
My sister and I started our own cake business when we were in high school.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Lightening speed so I can get all of my work done quickly
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My favorite animal is:
Sea turtle
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My favorite board game is:
Candyland
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Java Chunk
Halle Nest, MS CF-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (Undergraduate) & University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
The positive connections made with both the kids and their families! I love being able to give children a voice and helping families in any way that I can
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Hobbies:
Volleyball, listening to podcasts, reading, and spending time with friends and family
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A fun fact about me:
I have a one-eyed cat who was rescued in Asia!
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Time travel! Especially to the 1980's because I love their music :)
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My favorite animal is:
Elephant
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My favorite board game is:
Clue
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Ben and Jerry's Strawberry Cheesecake
Kayce Kosanda, MS CF-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Undergraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
The fun and supportive team!! Also building relationships with all the kids and their families
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Hobbies:
I love spending time with my family, reading, and being on the lake
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A fun fact about me:
My favorite holiday is Halloween!
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Teleportation
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My favorite animal is:
Whale
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My favorite board game is:
Blokus
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Strawberry
Kiana Nickel, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Undergraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
How welcoming and friendly everyone is & getting to celebrate the accomplishments with our families!
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Hobbies:
I enjoy traveling, coaching youth soccer, spending time with family and friends, and being outside (during the summer months).
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A fun fact about me:
I have been skydiving & scuba diving!
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
To speak any language
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My favorite animal is:
Dolphin
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My favorite board game is:
Ticket to Ride
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cookie Dough
Kirstie Lindberg, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire (Undergraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I am most excited for the opportunities to collaborate with my colleagues and families. I love to learn and grow, and every person you meet gives you the chance to do that.
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Hobbies:
I love baking, traveling, and musical theatre.
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A fun fact about me:
I have gone swimming with dolphins and sharks (separately and both in aquariums and the ocean).
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
The ability to slow down time; there are too many moments that go by too quickly. It would be nice to slow down and appreciate each one more fully.
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My favorite animal is:
Dogs (My puppy would probably want me to say him, specifically.)
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My favorite board game is:
Tripoley
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Mint Chocolate Chip
Kylie Weckwerth, MS CF-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Minnesota Duluth (Undergraduate), University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
The supportive environment and getting to know clients and their families!
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Hobbies:
Reading, baking, spending time with my friends and family!
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A fun fact about me:
I am a big Vikings fan!
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
The ability to talk to animals! I would love to be able to talk to my pets!
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My favorite animal is:
Dog
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My favorite board game is:
Apples to Apples
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cookie dough
Mackenzie McCarthy, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Ungraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love how collaborative all of the therapists are and meeting new kiddos!
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Hobbies:
Reading, board games, bonfires, going to brunch
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A fun fact about me:
I went to the Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Teleportation: I hate driving
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My favorite animal is:
Giraffe
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My favorite board game is:
Bananagrams
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cookie dough
Molly Drury, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
Baylor University (Undergraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
Getting to work with kids and their families in a fun and collaborative environment.
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Hobbies:
Being outside, spending time with friends & family, and traveling.
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A fun fact about me:
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Kenya and go on a safari - it was an amazing experience!
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Super Speed or Teleportation
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My favorite animal is:
Giraffe
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My favorite board game is:
Trouble
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cookies n' Cream
Natalie Frier, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
College of Saint Benedict (Undergraduate), Minnesota State University, Mankato (Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love the positivity among all the clients and co-workers. The atmosphere to make therapy fun and effective is contagious!
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Hobbies:
I enjoy cooking with new recipes, spending time with family and friends, going on adventures with my dog, and reading a good book on the beach.
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A fun fact about me:
I spent a month traveling in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland learning about their education system.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Teleportation! No more traffic or busy airports.
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My favorite animal is:
Elephant
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My favorite board game is:
Clue
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
I am lactose intolerant, so I prefer sour or sweet candy for dessert.
Natalie Taufen, MS CF-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire (undergraduate) and St. Cloud State University (graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love the fun and active atmosphere here as well as being able to make honest connections with clients and their families.
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Hobbies:
Volleyball, walking, baking, and spending time with my pets.
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A fun fact about me:
I worked at a doggie daycare and boarding facility all throughout college.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Invisibility
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My favorite animal is:
Elephant
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My favorite board game is:
Cribbage
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Anything with chocolate!
Sara Azorsky, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Undergraduate) & Northwestern University (Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
Having the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of my clients and their families while having fun.
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Hobbies:
Spending time with my family and friends, reading, and being outside
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A fun fact about me:
I had always been afraid of dogs until getting my puppy
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
The ability to teleport
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My favorite animal is:
My dog
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My favorite board game is:
Ticket to Ride
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Chocolate Chip
Sara Folk, MA CCC-SLP • Speech Language Pathologist -
Education:
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Undergrad) University of South Dakota (Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love working with all the children.
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Hobbies:
Going outside with my dog, spending time with my friends and family.
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A fun fact about me:
I'm getting married this year! (2022)
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Being able to read minds.
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My favorite animal is:
My dog.
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My favorite board game is:
Sequence, Guess Who, Uno
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Anything without nuts!
Sara Fox, MS CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist • Certified Lactation Consultant -
Education:
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Undergraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I sincerely love celebrating the wins with our families! Sometimes it’s the smallest things that change a family’s home life or demonstrate a break-through with their child.
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Hobbies:
I love to do anything outside – hiking, going to the beach, grilling, you name it. Truthfully though, my main hobby is being a Mom.
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A fun fact about me:
Growing up, both of my parents were police officers.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
Time travel.
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My favorite animal is:
Peacock
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My favorite board game is:
Clue
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food
Sarah Curren, MA CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Minnesota, Duluth (Undergraduate & Graduate)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
The amazing team of therapists who are kind, creative, and can make anything fun!
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Hobbies:
I love reading, jeeping in the mountains, playing violin & piano, and anything involving dogs.
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A fun fact about me:
I studied in London, England for a semester.
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
To talk to animals!
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My favorite animal is:
Sea Otters
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My favorite board game is:
Guess Who & Candy Land
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cookies n' Cream
Taylor Boraas, MA CF-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist -
Education:
University of Minnesota Duluth (undergrad and grad)
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What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
Having fun with my clients and learning from others
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Hobbies:
Traveling, spending time outdoors, hanging out with family and friends
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A fun fact about me:
I love water sports
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If I could have any super power, it would be:
The ability to teleport
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My favorite animal is:
Dogs!
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My favorite board game is:
Candy Land
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My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cookies & Cream
Miranda Johnson, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Clinical Director
Cassidy Ross, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Site Supervisor
Abigail Finnegan, MS CF-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Alexandria Johnson, MS CF-SLP
- Speech Language Pathologist
Angela Trump, MS CF-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Anna Morris, MA, CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Ashley Bratsch, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Ashley Sharpe, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Bailey Weibel, MS CF-SLP
- Speech Language Pathologist
Brittney Dammann, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Carli Christensen, MA CF-SLP
- Speech Language Pathologist
Eden Schwahn, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Emma Voss, MA CF-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Frances Nevin, MS CF-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Halle Nest, MS CF-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Kayce Kosanda, MS CF-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Kiana Nickel, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Kirstie Lindberg, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Kylie Weckwerth, MS CF-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Mackenzie McCarthy, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Molly Drury, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Natalie Frier, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Natalie Taufen, MS CF-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Sara Azorsky, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Sara Folk, MA CCC-SLP
- Speech Language Pathologist
Sara Fox, MS CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Certified Lactation Consultant
Sarah Curren, MA CCC-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Taylor Boraas, MA CF-SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist