Our Staff

Front Office Staff

From left to right: Cassie Scott, Jamie Korf and Deb Rich

Ann L. Pendley, Ph.D., CCC-SLP;
Owner/Director
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Past President, Colorado Speech-Language Hearing Association
Email: pendley@frii.com

When graduating from high school in Long Beach, California, I looked over a list of professions associated with medicine, noted how varied speech-language pathology was and knew from then on what I wanted to do. I got my master's degree at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, and my Doctorate in Communication Disorders from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I have worked with all ages and nearly all types of speech, language, swallowing, cognitive, voice, and communication issues throughout my varied experiences. I've enjoyed developing programs, therapy techniques and materials. I am fortunate to be able to work with such a fun and talented group here at SLSC. I hope that the children and adults I work with know how much I enjoy them, their progress, their humor, and how they challenge me. I currently serve on a committee with the Board of Directors of the Colorado Speech-Language-Hearing Association. When not trying to keep up with the demands of a private practice, I enjoy tennis, weight training, yoga, riding my bike, or taking a nap in the hammock.

Cindy Peak, M.S., CCC-SLP:
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Email: peak@frii.com

I attended graduate school at Colorado State University and received a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. I fell in love with Ft. Collins and its community. My background was primarily in the schools providing speech and language therapy to preschool through high school students. I have worked in classrooms with students with autism and language learning issues. I also enjoyed supervising student teachers. I taught elementary Spanish for 5 years, using my knowledge of normal language acquisition to teach a second language. After returning to the Ft. Collins area I was excited to join SLSC. When not working, I enjoy hiking, theatre, watching movies and doing stained glass work.

Megan Spender, M.S., CCC-SLP:
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Email: MeganSLP@frii.com

I am a graduate of Northern Arizona University and received a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have a special interest in working with the early childhood and school-age population. I currently have experience working with children in both school and private clinical settings as well as with adults in the acute care setting. While working at the Speech and Language Stimulation Center, I hope to gain more experience with those across the Autism Spectrum, pediatric feeding and swallowing, and accent modification. I enjoy traveling, being with friends and family, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and snowboarding.

Megan Marquez, M.A., CF-SLP:
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Email: meganm@frii.com

I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I received a minor in Spanish during my undergraduate work and welcome Spanish-speaking clients. I have gained experience working with children from birth through twenty-one in private practice and schools as well as adults of all ages in the rehabilitation and acute care settings. I have worked with clients who have articulation, language, cognitive, and adult swallowing needs. I look forward to developing my expertise in the areas of voice, accent modification, social thinking (social pragmatic language) and literacy. During my free time I enjoy being outdoors with my husband and two dogs, reading a good book, or spending quality time with my friends.

Brian Heskin, M.A., CCC-SLP:
Stuttering Specialist
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Website: http://www.stutteringtherapycenter.com
Email: stc@mywdo.com

I currently work with Dr. Peter Ramig and Associates with the Associated Stuttering Clinics. I have been seeing clients at the SLSC facility a few days per week since 1995. I work full-time in the Loveland School District. For questions or a consultation contact Brian at (970) 495-1920.

Deanne L. Seitz, CI/CT:
Professional Sign Language Interpreter
Phone: (970) 214-7146

Deanne Seitz, 25 years as a professional Sign Language Interpreter, nationally certified and seasoned instructor of Sign Language. Teaches sign language for all ages in a fun, engaging and memorable way. As a new mother, Deanne sees the great benefits first hand of teaching your infant baby sign language. Communicate with your infant at a very early age, reduce frustration for parents and baby, raise the fun factor at home with siblings and learn an accredited foreign language to benefit all! A great experience for any age and all abilities.

Blythe LaGasse, MM, MT-BC, NMT:
Music Therapist

Website: http://www.summitmusictherapy.com
Email: blythelagasse@mac.com

Blythe LaGasse is the Director of Summit Music Therapy Services. Blythe is a Fellow of Neurologic Music Therapy and has a clinical background in providing Neurologic Music Therapy services to adults and children with neurological and developmental disabilities. For questions contact Blythe at (970) 372-9956.