Meet Our Speech-Language Pathologists Michael Towey, M.A., CCC-SLP: Mike has more than 30 years of professional experience. He is the recipient of the National Lindamood Award for Clinical Leadership Excellence in Language and Literacy and is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Mike is a voice and swallowing specialist using advanced fiberoptic cameras to evaluate the throat. Using advanced computer applications and state-of-the-art laryngeal imaging equipment, examinations are sent to physicians and patients as broadcast-quality DVDs for additional viewing. Mike makes presentations at national conferences; was appointed by the governor to the Maine Board of Examiners on Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; and is past president of the Maine Speech-Language-Hearing Association. He teaches classes in voice and swallowing disorders at the University of Maine and at Northern Arizona University. Mike also provides therapy by computer to people's homes internationally. Jennifer Whitcomb, M.A., CCC-SLP: Jenn has extensive experience and expertise working with children and families. She has training in the acclaimed Hanen Parent Training Program. Jenn served as a primary language/literacy consultant in one of America's premier Early Reading First projects, providing literacy services to preschool children and teachers in Waldo County. Jenn has expertise coaching teachers and provides telepractice speech therapy to preschool and school-aged children in Maine. Jenn presents workshops at state and national conferences on early literacy, coaching teachers, and speech telepractice services. LaNae Moline, M.A., CCC-SLP & A: LaNae has extensive experience in a variety of specialized settings and is certified in both Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She is the only active Speech Pathologist in Maine with these credentials. LaNae has expertise in augmentative communication devices and specialized intervention for children with autism. She is a Level III certification candidate in the DIR/Floortime method for children. LaNae utilizes telemedicine/video-conferencing to work with children in remote locations using high tech speech devices and coaching parents in DIR/Floortime activities right in their homes.  Erica Ricker, M.A., CCC-SLP: Erica has completed research in voice and fluency disorders and presented her findings at national conferences. She has completed advanced training in laryngeal stroboscopic voice assessment, with expertise in both the Estill and Verdolini Lessac Madsen Voice Training techniques. Erica was an invited presenter at the annual Vocal Cord Dysfunction Conference at National Jewish Hospital Medical Center in Denver, Colo. and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association annual convention. She is nationally certified in the LSVT, a scientific treatment for voice disorders in Parkinson's disease. Erica is the past President of The Maine Speech Language Hearing Association. Marisa Small, M.S., CCC-SLP: Risa is a graduate of Boston University and Nova Southeastern University. She has developed expertise in the assessment and management of swallowing disorders and provides training in hospital settings. Risa has advanced expertise using fiberoptic endoscopic imaging to complete endoscopic evaluations of swallowing. Fiberoptic examinations are prepared using advanced video-editing software, edited with clinical comments and provided to patients for treatment planning and to physicians for further diagnostic review. Risa also works at several preschool classroom providing speech therapy services. Nathan Curtis, M.A., CCC-SLP: Nathan has more than thirty years experience working with preschool and school-aged children using a family-systems approach. He has worked extensively with adolescents with language learning disabilities. He is skilled in applying computer technology in his work with children and families. Nathan routinely utilizes advanced technology to make take-home individualized "DVD storybooks" for children and families to use to extend treatment at home and in other settings. Nathan provides speech telepractice services to preschool and school-aged children. He has expertise in coaching teachers. He has presented at local and national conferences on coaching teachers, speech telepractice, and integrating speech therapy services into school curricula. Jessica Wilbur, M.A. CCC-SLP: Jessica is a graduate of the University of Memphis and studied abroad in France. She was a leadership trainee at the University of Tennessee Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities, with emphasis on neurodevelopment. Jessica's clinical experiences include working on teams for treatment of young children. Jessica provides services to preschool and school-aged children. Jessie has expertise with fluency shaping skills for children who stutter. Jessica has expertise in coaching teachers. She routinely provides speech telepractice services to preschool and school-aged children. She has presented at national conferences. Nancy Pratt, M.A. CCC-SLP: Nancy brings years of teaching experience to our department. Prior to receiving her master's degree in speech pathology, Nancy worked as a Head Start teacher and as a long term substitute teacher in grades K-12. Nancy's clinical experiences cover the entire life span, with special interest in families and pre-school children. While in college, Nancy was recognized with multiple scholarships and academic awards. She was also a research assistant, working on projects to improve speech in people following strokes. Amy Reid, M.A., CF-SLP: Amy is a graduate of the University of Maine and provides speech therapy services at local preschool and early intervention locations. She has a strong background working with families and incorporates computer learning technology in her therapy sessions. Amy participates on a unique teacher coaching team developing high quality speech therapy classrooms. Amy is experienced working with school-aged children, working closely with their teachers to maximize progress. She is is known for always "going the extra mile" to be helpful. Contact the Speech-Language Pathology Department for more information.