Our Speech-Language Pathologists

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Stacie Smith is the owner of Cornerstone Speech Therapy. She received her Bachelor's degree with honors in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Oklahoma State University and her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tulsa. She is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and holds her certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She currently serves as President for the Speech Pathologists' Association Near Dallas.

Stacie enjoys working with kids and adults in speech therapy with a wide variety of communication disorders. She is certified to perform the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD®). She is also trained in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets).

Stacie has worked in the inpatient and outpatient medical settings. She has been in private practice since 2004. Stacie is married and has two sons. Her oldest son is a survivor of cancer of the brain and spine. Being the parent of a child that has also needed extensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy helps Stacie better understand the needs of the families she serves.

Amanda Dueck received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Oklahoma State University and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kansas. She is licensed to practice in the state of Texas and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has over 13 years of experience practicing speech-language pathology. ​ 

Amanda began her career in a Kansas school district before taking some time off to be a full-time mom to her three children. She has worked with the Allen Independent School District since 2009, seeing students with a wide variety of speech and language disorders. She even had the opportunity to treat the son of Cornerstone Speech Therapy’s owners, Jeff and Stacie. Her work was impressive and a large part of why she joined the Cornerstone team. Some of Amanda’s favorite aspects of speech therapy include challenging articulation disorders as well as language disorders including vocabulary and grammar development. 

Jamie Fosler received her Bachelors degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University. She moved down to Texas to earn her Masters degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas. She is licensed to practice in the state of Texas and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has over 8 years of experience practicing speech-language pathology.

Jamie previously worked in Plano ISD, serving the communication needs of high school students where she developed experience working with communication devices, students on the autism spectrum, and individuals with profound special needs. She has also worked in a pediatric therapy clinic treating kids of all ages with articulation disorders, language delays, and fluency disorders. Jamie loves working with children and their families because she believes that everyone deserves a voice.

Adria Wassom received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from The University of Southern Mississippi. Following her years in Mississippi, she moved right next door to Alabama to earn her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Alabama. A native Texan, she moved back to her favorite southern state, Texas, following her clinical fellowship year. She is licensed to practice in the state of Texas and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has over 5 years of experience practicing speech-language pathology.
 

Adria has worked in McKinney ISD serving the communication needs of elementary and middle school students where she has developed experience working with students on the autism spectrum, as well as students with behavioral disorders, speech sound disorders, language impairments and childhood onset fluency disorders. Prior to working in McKinney, Adria gained experience providing pediatric diagnostic evaluations during her clinical fellowship year at UAB Civitan Sparks Clinic in Birmingham, Alabama. Adria finds such joy in partnering with families and supporting children’s speech and language skills because she believes that communication is powerful and that everyone deserves a voice. 

Kristin Pierce received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor University in 2009 and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2010. She is licensed to practice in the state of Texas and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 

Kristin previously worked with both the Allen and Frisco Independent School Districts, seeing early childhood and elementary students with a wide variety of speech and language disorders. Kristin also enjoyed working on the Autism evaluation team and with assistive technology in both districts. 

Kristin works with patients of all ages.  She particularly enjoys articulation & language disorders, fluency disorders (stuttering), and literacy skills.  

Nicole Ethridge received her Bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from East Carolina University and her Master's degree in Communication Disorders from Stockton University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Texas and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Nicole also works in Frisco ISD serving the communication needs of elementary and middle school students. She has experience working with students on the autism spectrum, as well as students with speech sound disorders, language delays/impairments, and social communication difficulties. Nicole loves working with children and their families because she believes that every child deserves the opportunity to express themselves confidently and navigate the world around them with ease.

Hayley Hudspeth received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Oklahoma. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she moved home to earn her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tulsa. Hayley is licensed to practice in the state of Texas and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 

While earning her Master’s degree, she met her husband. He is a native Texan and she couldn’t keep him in Oklahoma for long. After graduation, she moved to Texas and completed her clinical fellowship year in Arlington ISD serving elementary students. Following her clinical fellowship, she found that the private clinic setting was her passion. She has developed experience working with children on the autism spectrum, behavioral disorders, language delays and impairments, augmentative and alternative communication, social skills, and speech sound disorders. Hayley enjoys working closely with patients and caregivers to find the best way to achieve their speech and communication goals! 

Cailene Conrad earned her Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences from Texas Tech University and her Master's degree in Speech Therapy from Abilene Christian University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Texas and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Cailene also works in Allen ISD serving the communication needs of elementary school students. She has experience working with students on the autism spectrum, as well as students with speech sound disorders, language disorders, fluency disorders, and social communication difficulties. She makes it a personal goal to know every child by name and need. 

Cailene loves being an SLP, because it is extremely rewarding to assist in helping children communicate their wants and thoughts as well as watching their confidence grow. Helping to make a difference in the lives of children and their families is the best part of her job!

Lauren received her Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her Clinical Fellowship with Dallas Independent School District working at two different elementary schools. Her graduate program externship experience included working at two elementary schools in San Antonio and McKinney, Texas. 

Lauren has experience working as a speech language pathology assistant with 5 years experience within the pediatric home health field. Currently, Lauren also works in the Allen Independent School District helping children with a variety of speech-language disorders. She particularly enjoys language disorders, literacy skills, articulation disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.