Maria is a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist with years of experience serving students from preschool through high school in a variety of Idaho public schools and school districts. She is dedicated to helping children develop the communication skills they need to succeed academically, socially, and in everyday life.

What Maria enjoys most about her work is building meaningful relationships with students and their families. She believes that understanding each child's unique strengths, challenges, and personal goals is the foundation of effective therapy. Through active listening, thoughtful collaboration, careful observation, and evidence-based treatment options, Maria creates individualized treatment plans that empower students to make meaningful progress.

Maria is passionate about helping students build upon their existing speech, language, and articulation skills while developing new abilities that increase their confidence and independence. She recognizes that every child brings unique experiences, strengths, and perspectives, and she is committed to providing care that is both personalized and compassionate.

A core value of Maria's practice is delivering culturally and linguistically responsive services. She believes that a student's culture, family values, and language preferences should be respected and incorporated throughout the therapy process. By taking a holistic approach to speech and language intervention, Maria helps children make meaningful progress while honoring and preserving their identity, culture, and home language.