Speech Language Pathology at VCE

The Vickery Creek Elementary Speech Team welcomes any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child's communication skills.  Please feel free to email or call us with any questions you may have.

	Mary Campbell, M.Ed., CCC-SLP Hi! I am Mary Campbell, and I am one of three Speech/Language Pathologists here at Vickery Creek ES.  I have been an SLP in Forsyth County for over 20 years. I graduated from the University of Georgia with a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders- Go Dawgs! I was born and raised in New Orleans so I am also a Saints and LSU fan. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling to new places, and spending time on the lake or at the beach. I truly love being a part of this Viking family!
		180310		mcampbell@forsyth.k12.ga.us

	Becky Scott, M.Ed., CCC-SLP Hi! I am Becky Scott, and this is my 15th year working here at Vickery Creek! I have three children that also attended VCE. Payne (10th grade) and Jill (9th grade) are both students at Forsyth Central High School and Graham (6th grade) is attending Otwell Middle School. I have been a school SLP for 21 years. I received my Bachelors of Science in Education degree from the University of Georgia and my Masters of Education from Valdosta State University. I also have a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University. My favorite thing about being a SLP is helping students find their voice and encouraging them to communicate successfully. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with family, traveling and exploring, and I am a huge sports fan. I love all things football and you can catch me on Saturdays in the fall wearing red and black and saying ‘Go Dawgs!’ I am looking forward to a great school year!
		180310		rscott@forsyth.k12.ga.us

	Marybeth Lawson Hello! I am Marybeth Lawson and this is my 20th year working as a Speech-Language Pathologist. I received my bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Georgia then earned my master's in Speech-Language Pathology at Valdosta State University. I am currently working on my Specialist in Special Education and look forward to completing the program in December.  When I'm not working, I enjoy being with my family, traveling, spending time at the beach, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs! I am excited about another great year at VCE!
		180310		f31047@forsyth.k12.ga.us

More about speech therapy:

Language is our most human characteristic. It is essential to learning, working, and enjoying family life and friendships. There are many ways to express language. Speaking, using sign language, writing, and using computerized communication devices are some of the most common ones. The professionals who are educated to assess speech and language development and to treat language and speech disorders are Speech Language Pathologists (sometimes informally referred to as speech therapists).

Early intervention is key for treating speech and/or language disorders. Speech language pathologists help students identified with difficulties in communication by providing individual or group therapy, consulting with the classroom teacher, and working with the family to incorporate effective techniques at home.

This year we are pleased to have a team of three Speech Language Pathologists at Vickery Creek Elementary School. We strive to help all students obtain the skills necessary to perform to their potential both academically and socially. 

Speech language therapy helps students with developmental or acquired problems with language and articulation of words in speech. Therapy can target many different need areas, such as vocabulary, semantics, comprehension, language processing, motor speech disorders, phonological disorders, phonemic awareness and functional communication, to name a few.  Therapy focuses on remediation in four different areas: 

1.  Articulation - difficulties with the production of speech sounds (i.e. saying "thun" for ‘sun’, "wabbit" for "rabbit").

2.  Language - involves the inability to communicate effectively with peers or adults;  weaknesses in vocabulary, grammar, social skills, listening comprehension (understanding what they hear), following directions,    and verbal expression (putting thoughts into words clearly). 

3.  Fluency - the ability to speak smoothly or fluently; disruption in the rhythm of speech also referred to as stuttering.

4.  Voice - students referred by their doctors because of vocal hoarseness or harshness in voice quality.