Kristi Bell, BS-SLPA
Kristi received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma where she was an active member in the National Student Speech/Language Hearing Association. Kristi gained clinical experience at the university and has attended seminars on topics such as Auditory Verbal Therapy. She also has a degree in American Sign Language from Oklahoma State University. Prior to joining Early Intervention Solutions, Kristi taught high school American Sign Language in Plano, Texas. Kristi has been a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant since 2009.
About the Owner/Founder
Courtney Whitaker, MEd, BA-SLPA, ITDS
Courtney is a native Floridian and holds a Master's degree from Arizona State University in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in Communication Sciences and Disorders specifically in Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified
Infant -Toddler Developmental Specialist. Courtney has extensive knowledge and experience in working with children who have special needs. Courtney has spent the past 20+ years providing services for children with language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy and specific learning disabilities. She spends her free time playing with her 2 dogs, boating with her husband and traveling. Courtney enjoys watching the Tampa Bay Rays. Rays Up!
Kristy Irons, MS, OTR/L
Kristy is a Delaware native who attended the University of Tampa to obtain her Bachelor's degree in elementary education. She received her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy at Towson University in Maryland and moved back to Florida to pursue her career as an OT. She has experience working in a pediatric clinic, therapy camp, inpatient/outpatient setting, and a school specifically for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kristy is passionate in helping children grow, learn, and overcome challenges through therapeutic and client-centered play. She uses her knowledge and expertise about sensory processing techniques, social skills training, motor planning, cognitive/executive functioning, and handwriting to help children succeed in their natural environments. Outside of the clinic, Kristy enjoys swimming, sailing, boating, traveling, arts and crafts, and spending time with family.
Andrea Koczanski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Andrea is a native Floridian who holds a Master’s of Science from the University of South Florida in Speech-Language Pathology. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Andrea has spent the past 17 years providing services to both the pediatric and adult populations across a variety of settings to include Early Intervention Services, public schools, skilled nursing, hospital, home health, and private practice. She uses her extensive knowledge and expertise in the areas of childhood speech and language development to help children and their families achieve the best possible outcomes. Outside of work Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and their dog exploring the outdoors, swimming, and going to Tampa Bay Rays games.
Jennifer Reese OTR/L
Jennifer is originally from Long Island NY, where she still spends time with family and friends when possible. She has lived in Largo FL for the past 20 years raising children, pets and gardens. She graduated from OT school with a Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy from Keuka College in the finger lake region of upstate NY. Jennifer has extensive experience helping patients and their families overcome a wide variety of physical neurological and emotional challenges, injuries, and conditions.
Jennifer has experience working in private practice, schools, home health, hospitals, rehab centers, and skilled nursing facilities, helping patients ranging from newborn to centenarians. Treatment approaches include: Activities of daily living training, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, neurodevelopmental treatment, sensory integration treatment, adaptive equipment assessment and recommendations. Intentions for clients and families are to enhance skill sets and coping strategies for a greater level of independence and function at home and in the communities in which they live, work and play.