This is my 12th year working with The Hello Foundation and my 11th year providing speech therapy services via the Hello There model. I’ve worked in five states in over sixteen school districts or ESDs. Each placement has its own unique students, staff, relationships, problems, solutions, climate, and culture. I’ve been fortunate to have the… (read more)
The Hello peeps spent last Saturday evening gathered together with our special people celebrating the arrival of the winter holidays and each other’s company. This year found us gathered at Henry’s Tavern, a new-to-us venue that provided good food, good drinks, and plenty of room to mingle (and play pool!). We carried our annual theme of… (read more)
If you’ve followed us for any length of time, you’ve likely heard about our 4 core values: Put Kids First, Provide Quality Service, Practice Work-Life Balance, and Give. They are, as we frequently say, at the root of Our Why and they guide what we do every day. One of the best parts about them… (read more)
Goal setting is the way I make myself feel comfortable with where I am. If things feel unfamiliar and I am overwhelmed – I set goals. If things are too familiar and I feel stagnant – I set goals. If I feel content that all is in its place – it’s probably because I set… (read more)
The power of setting intentions is something that most of us have heard about, if only in passing. It is written and talked about in a surprising variety of places, and if you’ve ever been to a yoga class, you’ve likely been asked by your instructor to “set an intention for your practice.” In our… (read more)
Do the long, sunny days of summer inspire your spirit of adventure? Or, perhaps it’s the freedom from all the “have-to-do” lists we keep in our planners during the school year. Whatever the reason, we often hear about the joy-filled and inspiring adventures our clinic friends are up to these days. The weekly nature of… (read more)