Meet Our Staff 

Linda K Swank, B. A., M.A., M. Ed., PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Swank received her BA and MA in Speech-Language Pathology followed by a Masters Degree in Special Education Administration from Wichita State University. Dr. Swank received her Doctor of Philosophy in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kansas, the nation's premier research program in Child Language Development and Language Disorders and Life Span Studies.  Dr. Swank taught for several years at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia prior to returning to Wichita State University, as Chairperson of the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences. Dr. Swank is a published author in several peer-reviewed journals. Her passion is diagnosing an individual and designing individualized and customized therapies to accelerate acquisition of needed communication skills in all four modalities of listening, speaking, reading, and writing across the life span.
 

Bridget Dwyer, B.S., SLPA
Bridget Dwyer received her BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. Bridget is licensed as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant in Texas. She is currently certified in iLS (Integrated Listening System) as well as IM (Interactive Metronome). Bridget enjoys using social media and technology to help clients feel more motivated and inspired to meet their goals. Her experience with the wonderful world wide web helps clients find new and exciting ways to participate in therapy! 


Kaitlyn Milner, Senior Intern
Kaitlyn is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Speech Pathology. She began working at Swank Enrichment Center in June and is looking forward to continue with her internship throughout her senior year. Once Kaitlyn graduates with her BS degree, she wants to further her education by achieving her Masters in Speech Pathology.


Morgan Riley, Intern 
Morgan is a sophmore at the University of Texas and is majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Speech Pathology. Upon graduating, Morgan plans on furthering her education by getting a Masters in Speech Pathology. Morgan began working at Swank Enrichment Center in August and enjoys seeing the transformations in the children's lives as they continue through their therapy at Swank Enrichment Center. 

 

Mary Beth Hartwell Office Administrator & Homeschool/Parent Advisor
Mary Beth has 15 years as a retail executive manager at Ralph Lauren and Neiman Marcus in the Park Cities of Dallas and in Austin. She retired to become a full time mother. She transferred her managerial skills to home-schooling her two sons. One son entered university life at age 15 with scholarships while the other son returned to Austin High achieving Honor Roll status. Mary Beth loves helping parents discover the best educational match for children who are uniquely talented. She is a natural net-worker, organizing the Swank Enrichment Center staff and activities to benefit the clients who partake in the various therapies and educational programs.