- Jaime Passaglia, PT, DPT – Pediatric Physical Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Physical Therapist
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University
- Bachelors of Science, University of Illinois, Kinesiology
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Sarah Kelly, PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Physical Therapist
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University
- Bachelors of Science, Indiana University, Kinesiology
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Julie Hesch PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist, Director of Physical Therapy services, Director of Clinical Education
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Physical Therapist
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Northwestern University
- Bachelors of Science, Indiana University, Exercise Science
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Jaime Neidenbach, PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist, Director of Recreational Activities and K9 services
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Physical Therapist
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Carroll University
- Bachelors of Science, Carroll University, Exercise Science
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Brittney Ferrone, PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist, Director of Social Media
Certification and Training:
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Northwestern University
- Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh
- CPR and First Aid Certified in pediatrics and adults
- APTA and IPTA member (pediatric section)
- Lauren Silverman PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified Licensed Physical Therapist
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University
- Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Eastern Michigan University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Jordan Verdi PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Physical Therapist
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Clarke University
- Bachelors of Business Administration, University of Iowa, Entrepreneurial Management
- Allison Amato, PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Physical Therapy from University of Dayton
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Katherine Knaapen, PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Northwestern University
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Loyola University Chicago
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- APTA and IPTA member (pediatric section)
- Rebekah Lavin, PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Bachelor of science in biology with double minor in psychology and dance from Ohio Northern University
- Doctorate of physical therapy from Northwestern University
- Certified Early Intervention Specialist
- Anna Liska, PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University
- Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Miami University (Ohio)
- Hannah Hayden, MS, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Director of Occupational Therapy services
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Masters of Science from Rush University, Occupational Therapy
- Bachelors of Science, Washington University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Corrie Lukkes, OTD, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University
- Bachelors of Science, Creighton University, Health Sciences
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Heather Milligan, MS, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Co-Director of “FUN”
Certification and Training:
- Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Early Intervention Specialist
- American Occupational Therapy Association Member
- Marisol Pineda MS, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Masters of Science from Chicago State University
- Bachelors of Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
- Certified Early Intervention Specialist
- Melissa Duncan, MS, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science, University of South Florida
- Masters of Occupational Therapy, Saint Louis University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Kristina Getty, MOT, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Sciences Saint Louis University
- Master of Occupational Therapy Saint Louis University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- CPR Certified
- Hannah Smookler, MS, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Bachelor of Art in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound
- Masters of Occupational Therapy from Rush University
- Erin Frazier, MS, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Western Michigan
- Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Western Michigan
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Devin Mahoney, MS, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Bachelor of Art in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- April Jewell, Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Masters of Occupational Therapy, Rush University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- American Occupational Therapy Association Member
- CPR Certified in pediatrics and adults
- Erica Suennen, M.S. CCC-SLP Pediatric Speech Therapist, Director of Speech Therapy services, Director of Early Intervention services
Certification and Training:
- Certified and licensed speech-language pathologist
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Marquette University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Christine Mendoza MHS, CCC-SLP Pediatric Speech Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Bachelor of the Arts in Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Bachelor of the Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, Elmhurst College
- Master of Health Science in Communication Disorders, Governors State University
- Katherine Lofing, MS, CCC-SLP Pediatric Speech Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
- Bachelors of Arts in Communicative Disorders from University of Kansas
- Masters of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from University of Kansas Medical Center
- Heidi Hansfield, MS, CCC-SLP Pediatric Speech Therapist, Director of Continuing Education
Certification and Training:
- Certified and Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
- Bachelors of Arts in Communicative Disorders from University of Wisconsin
- Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from University of Washington
- Suzanna Ramirez, CCC, SLP Pediatric speech therapist
Certification and Training:
- Masters in the Science of Speech, Language, and Learning from Northwestern University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- CPR certified in pediatrics and adults
- Fluent in Spanish
- Quinn Goodwin, CCC, SLP Pediatric Speech Therapist, Director of Social Media, Co-Director of “FUN”
Certification and Training:
- Bachelor of arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Iowa
- Master of arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Louis University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Anaiz Garcia, MS, CCC-SLP Pediatric Speech Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified and license speech-language pathologist
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Marquette University
- Lauren Siragusa, CF-SLP Pediatric Speech Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Early Intervention Specialist
- CPR Certified
- Stephanie Plein, MS, CCC-SLP Pediatric Speech Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Certified Speech and Language Pathologist
- Bachelors of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University-Bloomington.
- Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
- Sarah Vogt, MS, CF-SLP Pediatric Speech Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Science in Speech, Language and Learning, Northwestern University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Emily Montgomery, CF-SLP Pediatric Speech Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences
- Master of Science in Speech Language and Learning: Speech-Language Pathology Concentration
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Tara Palcheck, M.S., CF-SLP, Pediatric Speech Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Bachelors of Science in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, Purdue University
- Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Rush University
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Andrea Brandess, Pediatric Developmental Therapist, Reading Specialist
Certification and Training:
- Credentialed Developmental Therapist
- Certified Elementary Education Teacher
- Certified Reading Specialist
- CPR Certified (soon)
- Marcy DiMiceli Behavioral Therapist
Certification and Training:
- Nationally Certified Behavior Analyst
- Certified in CPR for Children and Adults
- Supervising BCBA
- ABAI Member
- Supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Vanesa Corado Lead Teacher & Spanish Interpreter/Translator, Director of Academic Activities
Certification and Training:
- Bachelors of Arts, Northeastern Illinois University, Bilingual/ Multicultural Education
- State Translator and Interpreter
- CPR certified in pediatrics and adults
- Illinois Association of Multilingual Multicultural Education member
- Lurdes Lozano Office Manager/Administration
Lulu is an amazing bi-Lingual office manager who has worked in the therapy industry for many years. She previously worked as a regional manager for one of Chicago area’s prominent physical therapy companies. She is excited to bring her knowledge and experience to Little Steps and work with children and their families to assist in their overall care. - Jessica Mazella Office Administration
Jessica previously worked as an administrative assistant for a local school before leaving to take care of her two children. Jessica understands the value of pediatric therapy as her son began receiving services at a young age. Jessica is excited to be a part of the Little Steps team and provide support for families and the therapists. - Chanel Hamer Office Administration
Chanel received her degree in Accounting from Sangamon University. She obtained a wealth of experience working for one of the Northwest suburbs most prominent hospital networks, and has with many years of billing experience in the healthcare field. She is excited to be a part of Little Steps to assist the families and therapists. - Tracy De Los Santos Office Administration
Tracy has extensive experience in medical reimbursement and collections. Between major area hospitals and outpatient medical clinics, Tracy brings nearly 20 years of relevant experience to this role. She is excited to be helping out and to part of the team at Little Steps. - Danielle Dolan Office Administration
Danielle graduated from Elmhurst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders. She went on to receive a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from St. Xavier University. - Kaley Rosinski Operations Manager, Director of Operations and External services
Certification and Training:
- A.A. Early Childhood Education, Oakton Community College
- Licensed EMT (State of Illinois)
- USA Swimming Certified Coach
