| Tegan Anderson MA.CCC.SLP/L, AT Specialist
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TeAnderson@sccoe.org I have worked with students with communication issues and augmentative and alternative communication needs for the SCCOE since 1995. I studied communication sciences and disorders at both UCSB and San Jose State. I completed the Assistive Technology Certificate program from Cal State Northridge as well. Everyone has a voice and I enjoy being a part of every student’s family’s journey to find their voice. |
| Sripriya Appalakutti MS.,CCC-SLP, AT Specialist
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SAppalakutti@sccoe.org I have been an SLP for 25 years now. I truly love my job; I enjoy helping the kids with special needs. I studied Speech pathology and Audiology from both Mumbai University and University of District of Columbia. I have been working with SCCOE for 20 years. I have been assessing kids with AAC needs for 18 years. It gives me immense pleasure when children are able to use an AAC device and communicate their thoughts. During my free time, I like to spend time traveling with my husband and son, do mantra meditation and sing/listen to music. |
| Melanie Calabrese, Orthopedic Impairment Specialist, AT Specialist
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MCalabrese@sccoe.org I was born and raised in upstate New York. I studied Special Education at Buffalo State College and graduated from San Francisco State University with a teaching credential in Physical and Health Impairments. I have an associate degree in early childhood education. I have worked for the º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Office of Education for 22 years as a teacher for students who have Orthopedic Impairments. As a teacher I built a post-secondary program for individuals who have orthopedic impairments. Being an educator is my passion and I especially like working on a team to help set students up for success. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time being creative by doing art, sewing, and crocheting. I enjoy being outside roller skating, hiking, and riding my bicycle. |
| Jennifer Crivello, OTR/L, AT Specialist, ADHD-RSP
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JCrivello@sccoe.org I received by Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and Psychology from San Jose State University. I have been working for the SCCOE as an Occupational Therapist since 2002 and received my ATACP for Assistive Technology from Cal State University, Northridge in 2013. Since that time, I have focused on conducting assistive technology assessments for students and provide consultation and training to the student, family, and school staff in order for the student to access all areas of their curriculum successfully. I also received my certification as an ADHD-Rehabilitation Services Provider in 2019. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two daughters who are attending college in Nevada and Arizona, and extended family. I also enjoy traveling and paddleboarding. |
| Orin Dsilva, MS, CCC-SLP, AT Specialist
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ODSilva@sccoe.org I have been employed at COE since 2007, initially as an SLP and later as an Assistive Technology specialist from 2010 onwards. I earned my ATACP certification from California State University, Northridge. My work involves collaborating with various teams to evaluate students' AT and AAC needs, as well as providing support for successful implementation of AAC in both school and home settings. Additionally, I am an instructor for the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Course in the EPIC program at SCCOE. During my summer break each year, I have the opportunity to collaborate with special education teachers in India and in Mexico to develop AAC assessments and implementation of AAC in their schools. In my leisure time, I enjoy reading, hiking local trails with my family, experimenting with new recipes, and tending to my garden. |
| Katherine Farrow M.A.,CCC-SLP, AT Specialist
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KFarrow@sccoe.org I have been working as a Speech Language Pathologist at the COE for just over 20 years. I have specialized in alternative augmentative communication for 15 of those years. I have worked with all ages during that time from 2-22. I graduated from San Jose State University for both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees and obtained the Assistive Technology and Applications Certification from Cal State Northridge. I am passionate about helping all children find their voices. |
| Leslie Haverstock, M.A., M.S., AT Specialist
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LHaverstock@sccoe.org I have been a special education teacher for 27 years. Out of those 27 years, I have spent 23 of those years supporting students with Orthopedic Impairments. I hold my B.S. in Special Education, a M.A. in Teaching and Leadership, a M.S. in Educational Administration and am a certified Assistive Technology Specialist. In my free time, I enjoy running and traveling with my husband and sweet puppy. |
 | Maynell Palmer, PT, DPT
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mpalmer@sccoe.org In 2001, I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences. I then received my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York University in 2004. Throughout my career, I have specialized in pediatrics, and I have worked in variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and schools. I enjoy collaborating with families to provide individualized care and to promote the wellbeing of my students. |
 | Anna Petersen, MA-CCC-SLP, AT Specialist
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apetersen@sccoe.org I graduated from San Jose State University with an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology in 2001, received an AAC Graduate Certificate from San Francisco State University in 2008, and received an AT Specialist Certificate from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2013. I have been working for the SCCOE since 2002 and am proud to be a founding member of our AAC and AT Team there. As part of the team, I perform AAC and AT assessments and provide consultation services to students, their families, and school staff. I feel truly blessed to work with students of all ages in SCCOE programs and school districts throughout our county. I live in San Jose with my husband, teenage son, and 2 doggies and love spending time with family and camping in my spare time. |
