Specialized Support, Shared Journey: Meet Our Team

 Micah Karl, Ed.L., CCC-SLP/ECSE

Director

Speech Pathologist

Certified Lactation Consultant

Early Childhood Special Education

Micah earned a Masters degree in Speech Pathology from Kansas State University as well as a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education. She has worked as a Pediatric Speech-Pathologist for over 22 years. She is a certified lactation consultant.  

 Darla Knepper-Flickinger, B.S.

Administrator Assistant

Darla graduated in 1991 from Kansas State University with a degree in Psychology. She brings over 16 years of expertise in the area of Mental and Behavioral Health care.

Kelley Brummett, M.S. ECSE/CLC

Developmental Interventionist

Certified Lactation Consultant 

Infant Mental Health Endorsement® 

Kelley received a Masters of Science in Early Childhood Special Education from Kansas State University in 1995. She has worked as an early interventionist for over 12 years. She is a certified lactation consultant and endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Specialist.

Macie Frey-Bussey, M.S., ECSE

Developmental Interventionist

Macie received her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Newman University in 2008.  She graduated in 2014 from Emporia State University in Early Childhood Unified birth to 3rd grade.  Macie has been teaching special education with children birth to 5 for over 12 years.

  Christine Grosnick, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech Pathologist

Chris received her Masters of Arts degree from Kansas State University in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 1991. She has worked in pediatrics as a Speech Pathologist for 27 years. 

  Susie Higgins, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Pathologist

Susie graduated with a Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Illinois in 1993. She has worked as a Pediatric Speech Pathologist for the past 15 years.

 Katherine Ostmeyer, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Pathologist

Certified Lactation Consultant

Katie earned a Masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Fort Hayes State University in 2017. she has worked as a Pediatric Speech Pathologist in both clinic and home based settings for over 7 years. She is a certified lactation consultant.

Alexandra Young, MOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Certified Lactation Consultant

  Alex received her Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas in 2014. Alex has 8 years of pediatric experience. Alex has a broad range of knowledge including feeding, behavior management and sensory regulation. She is a certified lactation consultant. 

  Amy Payne, B.S., OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Amy earned her degree in Occupational Therapy from Kansas University in 1995. Amy provides over 23 years experience working with pediatric patients as a licensed Occupational Therapist. 

  Lori Haefele, DPT

Physical Therapist

Lori graduated from Creighton University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 1998. She has been working as a physical therapist across multiple settings for over 20 years.