ABOUT US
Meet the Team
Owner, Speech and Language Pathologist
Kara Peavey-McDonough
Before entering the field of speech and language pathology, I enjoyed a wonderful career of interpreting for children who were deaf or hard-of-hearing for many years. I love that my second career allows me the opportunity to use the signing skills that I gained as an interpreter.
I believe that EVERY child deserves to have opportunities to learn to use his or her "voice." A child's "voice" can be expressed through vocal communication, sign language, a picture exchange communication system (PECS), or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The passion that I have to help every child use his or her "voice" prompted the name of our clinic. I am married to Robert, who has been incredibly supportive of Every Child's Voice, even building our Forever Home Clinic! Robert and I are enjoying our "sons, daughters, 'daughter-in-loves,' and grandchildren in our time outside of the clinic. We also enjoy gardening and I love using the veggies in some of my feeding therapy sessions.
PRN Speech and Language Pathologist
Val Ott
I am enjoying a second career, similarly to Kara. We both interpreted for the deaf and/or hard-of-hearing children in the educational setting for several years; however, my experience began much earlier as I have a sister who is Deaf. I am currently working full time in the Wichita Public School district as a Speech and Language Pathologist and am enjoying extra one-on-one time with some clients at Every Child's Voice.
Office Manager
Renee Blaes
I have been blessed to work with special needs children and adults for most of my life! I started working in the classroom when my children were small, which enabled me to work around their schedules. While I always wanted to be a teacher, this was the next best thing.
I am married and have 2 grown children and 8 grandchildren, which is where I spend most of my free time! I also have a houseful of cats (4) and dogs (3) and a pet tarantula, all who are rescue animals (except the spider LOL). I love to travel (especially to Destin, FL) and visit the mountains and Pacific Northwest. God’s beauty sure shines bright!. I also love to read, enjoy cooking and antique hunting!
Every Child’s Voice is the perfect job! I LOVE working with all these fantastic kids and their families, as well as Mrs. Kara and Ms. Val! Add a dog named Hank, a few cats (Melvin, Boots and Precious) in the mix and that’s the topping on the cake. What a blessing to be part of this wonderful group and watch kids who have struggled in the past, be able to find their voice in the world.
Our Families
Our families are the most vital part of their child's team. We are so appreciative to our parents and grandparents for their consistency in bringing their child to therapy sessions.
Consistency in attendance and attentively watching their child's speech therapy sessions is a big contributor to their child's progress with their speech, language, and/or feeding therapy goals.
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A child's Home Program is an important part of a child making progress with his or her therapy goals and a family's active involvement with their child's Home Program is another vital part of a child's success with therapy goals.
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We are grateful for our families and their willingness to do all that they can to help their child reach for, and obtain, the progress needed for their child to THRIVE!
