Meet our Speech Pathologist - Cicely Justice
AlTa Speech and Language, PLLC is locally owned and operated by Speech Language Pathologists. We are specifically passionate about following a family-incorporated approach to speech and language therapy. Our educational background in Speech Pathology, along with our professional experience, make AlTa Speech and Language Services an excellent candidate for service provision.
Each of our Speech Pathologists has a master’s degree, a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and a current license from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Combined, our team has more than 50 years of experience in the field of Speech Therapy. Our commitment to personal and professional excellence and outstanding written and oral communication skills have directly resulted in the longevity and growth of our company.
Cicely Justice, co-owner, has an extensive level of expertise. She has gained experience by providing services that include: early intervention, private practice and elementary schools, daycares, charter schools, and private schools. She has provided professional services in various areas of communication disorders that include Developmental Delay, Receptive and Expressive Language, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Hearing Impaired, Apraxia of Speech, Oral Motor Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Aphasia, Tracheotomy, Cleft Lip/Palate, Down Syndrome, Sensory Integration issues, Intellectually Disabled, Dysphagia (children and adults), Picture Exchange Communication System, Auditory processing, and Articulation/Phonological Disorders. Each year she takes courses to stay abreast of new information and to improve her skills.
Meet our Occupational Therapist - Brittany Thornton
Hello! My name is Brittany Thornton, and I am a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Hampton University, where I learned my interests in Occupational Therapy. I then pursued my Associates of Science degree from Kieser University in Tallahassee Florida. On my fieldwork rotation, I spent 2 months interning in an outpatient pediatric facility where I fell in love with the Pediatric population.
I have worked in schools and in outpatient, treating populations of ages 2-17 with various disorders such as Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD/ADD, Opposition Defiant Disorder, and Cerebral Palsy. I enjoy serving clients basing their goals and treatments through play & learning, art, games, and writing.
My husband and I live in Apex, NC with our son who is 4, and daughter who is 1. We have 2 dogs named Duchess and Flash! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and exploring nature parks and partaking in arts and crafts.
Academically Gifted Program
Please contact Mr. Love (love@kestrelheights.org) if you are interested in having your scholar screened for the AIG program.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - VIRTUALLY!
The State of Kestrel Heights
5:30 - 7:00 Parents meet Teachers (SEE LINKS BELOW) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Pk3ZYx37MjTBDDJqTfZP8tkQV1QMpa6iXzN60iPh1Pk/edit?usp=sharing
7:00 - 8:00 Parent Teacher Association Meeting
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/ogi-jwan-gdg
Middle School End of Year Trip: Washington DC
A new tradition is starting at KHS. Starting this year all MS scholars (6th-8th grade) are able to attend the end-of-year field trip. This year we are going to Washington DC from April 7-9, 2022.
If your scholar is interested in attending this year's trip to Washington DC, please join us for our virtual information night on September 21 at 6 pm (log-in information below).
We will go to a different location on a three-year rotation so that your scholar will not repeat the field trip. Next year we will be going to Jamestown/Williamsburg.
WorldStrides Information Night (MS Scholars: DC Trip)
Tuesday, September 21 · 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dyt-ennk-aab
Or dial: (US) +1 470-735-3213 PIN: 860 043 626#
Parents you are welcome to join us on this trip if interested. Those details will be communicated at the information session on September 21.
