⭐️ Now offering bilingual Spanish speech services in both clinics! ⭐️
Jillian Kindle M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Owner
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, MA in Speech-Language Pathology
North Carolina Licensed in Speech Pathology
Member of ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association)
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
Beckman Oral Motor Certified
Jillian has experience in treating clients of all age groups, with a passion for feeding/swallowing disorders in the pediatric and adult population. Throughout her graduate school and work experience she has served a variety pediatric and adult clients in public and private schools, private clinics, daycares, preschools, clients homes, hospital settings, and a skilled nursing facility.
Jillian has treated pediatric clients with articulation/phonology disorders, language delays, auditory processing disorders, Autism, Verbal Apraxia, Dyspraxia, Down Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Tongue Thrust, various other syndromes, and feeding/swallowing disorders. She also has a basic knowledge of sign language. Jillian has a passion for the pediatric population and works diligently to involve families and caregivers in therapy sessions to ensure the child can thrive in all environments. She gives fun and interactive therapy plans to encourage the child to learn and grow while also having fun and enjoying the therapy session. Jillian loves providing therapy in different environments such as at playgrounds, Marbles, and the library. She understands the importance of family and caregiver involvement and through a collaborative effort hopes she can be of help to her patients and their families. She thinks of each client as an extended part of her family and works diligently to meet all of their needs. Jillian lives in Blanch, North Carolina with her husband, two children and dog. She enjoys watching sports, spending time with loved ones, and traveling.
Contact - jillian@speechstarsnc.com
McKinzie Sheridan M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinical Director
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Centre College, B.S. in Psychology
University of Kentucky, M.S. in Communication Disorders
North Carolina Licensed in Speech Pathology
Member of ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association)
ASHA Certificate in Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
McKinzie was born and raised in Kentucky, before moving to the Chicago area following graduate school. She has lived in Alamance County for the past five years. McKinzie has experience treating clients of all age groups, but holds the greatest passion toward the pediatric population. She previously worked in private practice, providing therapeutic services in a multi-disciplinary clinic setting, as well as daycares and homes. She recently worked for Alamance Burlington School System, both as speech-language pathologist for elementary aged children, as well as the EC department chair. She is well versed in school special education and is highly dedicated to helping families understand and navigate that process. McKinzie has treated pediatric clients with articulation/phonology disorders, apraxia of speech, language disorders, fluency disorders, auditory processing disorders, sensory feeding, social language disorders, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, as well as additional disorders. She has a therapy bunny, named Midnight, who also loves children of all ages. McKinzie values close personal relationships with clients and families, and incorporates a variety of skills, technique, and fun into all of her sessions! She is enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated to help families, care-givers, and clients grow! McKinzie enjoys spending time with loved ones, reading, crafting, and exploring surrounding NC cities!
Contact - mckinzie@speechstarsnc.com
Kara Pinkleton, M.A., CCC-SLP
Kara is a North Carolina Board certified Speech-Language Pathologist and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She earned her Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro in Speech-Language Pathology after graduating from James Madison University with her BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Kara has worked with a variety of age groups but is passionate about pediatric clients. Kara has experience treating clients in their natural environment including home, preschools, head starts, and daycares. Kara’s experience with pediatrics includes treating expressive and receptive language disorders and delays, feeding and swallowing disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and articulation/phonological disorders. She is also a Certified Lactation Counselor through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP) and enjoys working with mothers and babies to meet their breastfeeding goals. Kara enjoys working with young children and their families in their natural environment to develop communication in daily routines. She enjoys following her client’s interest and making each session fun and interactive. Kara also has a passion for helping children with their feeding and eating skills to improve family routines and mealtimes.Kara lives in Durham, NC with her husband and young daughter. When she isn’t providing therapy, Kara enjoys cooking and baking, going for walks, and spending time with her family.
Contact - kara@speechstarsnc.com
Samantha Lipscomb, MS CCC-SLP
Masters of Science in Speech Pathology, North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science In Exercise and Sports Science
North Carolina Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology
Member of ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
Samantha is a graduate of North Carolina Central University's Communication Disorders Masterof Science Program. During her master's program, Samantha had the opportunity to intern witha variety of settings from public school, NCCU Speech clinic to a developmental center.Samantha has experience treating children with articulation and phonological disorders,expressive and receptive language disorders, pragmatic disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury,Childhood Apraxia of Speech, fluency disorders, Autism, and various other disorders andsyndrome. She loves incorporating literacy into her sessions and making sure each session istailored to meet each client's individual needs. She is a resident of Caswell County, NC.
Contact - samantha@speechstarsnc.com
Susan Baker, M.S. CCC-SLP
Master of Science in Speech/Language Pathology, University of NC at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science in Speech/Language Pathology, Appalachian State University
North Carolina licensed in Speech/Language Pathology
Member of ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association)
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology
Susan is originally from Durham, NC. She has resided in the Burlington and Elon, NC area since completing her Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology. She joins the Speech Stars’ team with 34 years of experience with skills and experience in providing speech/language screening, diagnostics, and therapeutic services to both adults and children. Susan has experience in treating patients of all ages with most of her work in pediatrics. She has worked in a variety of settings including public, private and charter schools, private clinics, daycare, preschools, and patients’ homes. Over the years, Susan has also managed a local private practice as a clinical director. She also enjoys supervising and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and CF candidates in the speech/language pathology field.Most recently, Susan has provided dedicated service to elementary and middle school students for the Guilford County School System and the Alamance-Burlington School System where she also served on the Autism Evaluation Team. She demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the special education process, and she enjoys collaborating with a team to support students in all aspects of their education. Susan treats pediatric patients with a variety of delays and disorders including articulation, phonological processes, apraxia of speech, language delays and disorders, social language disorders, fluency, Autism, and Down Syndrome as well as additional disorders. Susan likes to read, knit, crochet, and spend time with her husband and their two daughters along with their families. She also loves spending time outdoors with her dog, Coco.
Contact - susan@speechstarsnc.com
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Caroline Myers, M.S. CCC-SLP
East Carolina University, BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
The University of Southern Mississippi, MS in Speech-Language Pathology
North Carolina Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology
Member of ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association)
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
Caroline is a Caswell County native, but currently lives in the eastern part of NC with her husband and two children. Caroline provides virtual teletherapy to clients. Caroline has experience working with diverse pediatric and geriatric populations in the areas of articulation, language, feeding/swallowing disorders, apraxia of speech, fluency disorders, auditory processing disorders, social language disorders, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, as well as additional disorders. Caroline particularly enjoys working with feeding/swallowing disorders in both populations. She has experience working in private practices, NC Public Schools, skilled nursing facilities, daycares, homes, preschools, and outpatient facilities. Caroline has supervised numerous clinical fellows, graduate students, and interns. She enjoys providing teaching experiences to trainees, as well as, children's caregivers to ensure a collaborative approach to a child's learning. She enjoys providing speech-language and feeding therapy in all environments and believes that a child can better thrive when they have access to fun and learning in a variety of settings. Caroline loves to travel locally and abroad, go to the beach/lake, and spend time with her family and friends.
Contact - Caroline@speechstarsnc.com
Victoria Jackson, B.S. SLPA
Bob Jones University, Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders
Victoria Jackson, B.S., SLPA earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Bob Jones University. She has two years of experience working as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in a pediatric clinic in South Carolina and gained additional experience in school-based settings during her undergraduate clinical training. Victoria is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at North Carolina Central University. She has experience working with children from ages 18 months to teenage years, supporting expressive and receptive language disorders and delays, AAC, articulation and phonological disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and literacy development. Victoria is passionate about play-based, child-centered therapy that promotes engagement and meaningful progress, and she values collaboration with parents to support carryover beyond the therapy room. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing the piano, baking, and spending time with family.
Contact - victoria@speechstarsnc.com
Linda Summers, M.S. CF-SLP
University of South Carolina, Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Linda is a proud native of Guilford County. She is dedicated to helping children build confidence and strengthen communication skills. After an earlier career that enriched her perspective and deepened her commitment to helping others, she found her true calling in speech-language pathology. She earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Carolina.
Her clinical training spans a variety of settings, including schools, private practice, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals, providing a well rounded clinical foundation. While she has experience supporting individuals across the lifespan, she is especially passionate about focusing her skills in pediatrics.
Linda has had the joy of working with children facing a variety of communication challenges, including articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and those who utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She believes therapy should be meaningful, playful, and full of curiosity, with sessions that spark engagement and growth. Linda is passionate about partnering with families, creating supportive and collaborative relationships that help children thrive. When she’s not in the clinic, you can find her enjoying music, sharing laughs with family and friends, and soaking in life’s little moments.
Contact - linda@speechstarsnc.com
Janette Ramirez, M.S. CCC-SLP
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
East Carolina University, B.S in Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, M.S. in Speech Pathology
Janette Ramirez is a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about helping her patients find their voice and build meaningful communication skills. She earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on English and Spanish speaking pediatric patients ages 2–18. Janette has provided services in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, schools, Head Start programs, and virtual therapy. Her clinical experience includes supporting children with early language development, school-age language needs, articulation delays, childhood apraxia of speech,
dysarthria, cognitive-communication challenges, and auditory processing difficulties. She has worked with children across a wide range of diagnoses including cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, and other genetic syndromes. Janette is especially passionate about using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), gestalt language supports, child-led play, and sensory-regulating strategies to help children communicate in ways that feel natural and empowering. She values strong collaboration with families and believes in building meaningful relationships to create functional and holistic therapy goals. Janette’s family is originally from El Salvador, and she currently lives in Mebane, North Carolina with
her husband. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dog, reading, making jewelry, and hiking.
contact - janette@speechstarsnc.com
Leah Yarbrough, Jr. Admin Assistant
Leah is from Caswell County, and is a freshman at Bartlett Yancey High School. She is interested in speech language pathology as a future career path. She is excited to shadow, and assist the therapists at Speech Stars. Outside of school, Leah is a competitive dancer. She enjoys spending time with her family, and friends.