it all begins with an idea.
my name is jacquelyn, but most call me jacq (“jack”). i have worked as a speech language pathologist in a pediatric outpatient hospital clinic for the past four years. beforehand, i earned my undergraduate degree at the university of kansas and masters at the university of north carolina-greensboro - both in speech language pathology.
the dream for brave roots started in graduate school when i first saw my two passions, speech therapy and the outdoors, collide while interning at a hippotherapy site. it was evident how engaging & stimulating nature was for all involved. we are taught the importance of targeting a child’s goals in their “natural setting”. natural settings are typically thought of as home and school…but what about actually in nature? the outdoors is a space everyone has access to and holds all the material we could possibly need to learn and grow! this concept is central to the services we provide. i am intentional about meeting children (and families) where they are in their journey and engaging in shared decision making all along the way!
meet the team
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Jacob Rutz
an agroecologist & current mastermind behind all things plant and soil here at brave roots. he is working hard to modify our space for therapy services (gardens, trails, & more) . he is a kind, engaging and goofy partner in this venture!
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Walter Norman
an expert explorer & assistant for all tasks involving dirt and/or water. wally is full of curiosity, charm and style (clearly). he is a major part of the work we do here - testing out many of mama’s activity ideas & bringing joy to all he encounters.
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Mimi Kramer
an incredibly intuitive and playful speech therapist who has strong passion in the areas of language and cognition, early intervention, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and bilingualism. she is committed to to neurodiversity affirming practices and child-centered therapy.
