Linda K Swank, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Linda Swank received her BA and MA in Speech and Language Pathology followed by an additional Masters in Special Education Administration from Wichita State University. Dr. Swank then received her PhD in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Kansas. She taught for several years at the University of Virginia, prior to returning to Wichita State, as Chairperson of the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences. She is a nationally recognized speaker on specific language impairment, dyslexia, phonological awareness and literacy acquisition throughout the school years. Dr. Linda Swank is co-author of the curriculum-embedded assessment of Phonological Awareness and Literacy Skills (PALS), the State of Virginia Primary Assessment for Language and Literacy Development for K-3rd grade. Dr. Swank is also a published author in several peer-reviewed journals.

Erica Furman, B.A. SLPA
Erica graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders. Erica is a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant licensed by the state of Texas. Erica is working at Swank Enrichment Center to gain experience working with children and adults who present with Speech and/or Language Impairments. Erica is planning on attending graduate school to obtain her Masters of Science Degree in Communication Disorders.

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.