Hallie chats about how to help students and teachers understand our role as SLPs.

In this bonus episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie shares the moment that completely changed how she saw her role as a secondary SLP—when one simple question, “Why am I here?” sparked a major aha. She dives into how uncovering the why behind language struggles inspired Chapter 2 of her new book, The Secondary SLP Roadmap, and reshaped her approach to therapy. If you’ve ever wondered how to explain your impact or define your value as an SLP, this one’s for you.

Bullet Points to Discuss: 

• The question that changed how Hallie saw her role as an SLP. 
• Root cause vs. symptom—what students really need support with. 
• Why SLPs bring unique value beyond the classroom. 
• How to confidently explain your impact as a secondary SLP. 
• A sneak peek into Chapter 2 of The Secondary SLP Roadmap.

Here’s what we learned: 

• Knowing your why turns confusion into confidence. 
• You’re not just fixing sounds—you’re unlocking language. 
• Clarity about your role helps everyone see your impact. 
• Dig deeper, not wider, to make real progress. 
• You’re the expert who helps students—and teachers—connect the dots.

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup

📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book 

🎉☕ Celebrate with Hallie at the Virtual Launch Party! Save your spot here: https://www.speechtimefun.com/launchparty 

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

In this bonus episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie’s keeping it real with the story that changed everything—how one tough fifth grader inspired her “Quick Wins” strategy and reshaped her whole approach to therapy. If you’ve ever struggled to reach a resistant student, this one’s for you. Hallie shares how understanding, creativity, and compassion can turn frustration into progress—and why helping students feel seen and successful matters more than any worksheet ever could.

Bullet Points to Discuss: 

• The real story behind how “Quick Wins” was born. 
• What one tough student taught Hallie about confidence and trust. 
• Why meeting students where they are changes everything. 
• How to give students early, authentic wins in speech. 
• A peek into Hallie’s new book, Secondary SLP Roadmap.

Here’s what we learned: 

• Small wins build big confidence—for your students and for you. 
• Meeting students where they are creates trust and real progress. 
• Success starts when students feel seen, capable, and safe. 
• Every tough session is a chance to rethink, adapt, and grow. 
• Helping students believe they can is the most powerful therapy of all.

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup

📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book 

🎉☕ Celebrate with Hallie at the Virtual Launch Party! Save your spot here: https://www.speechtimefun.com/launchparty 

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Hallie chats with Angelina Loia about vocational initiatives for students with special needs and complex needs and the use of AAC in collaborative platforms.

This week on the pod, we’re joined by Angelina Loia, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD — a NYC-based SLP with 20+ years of experience in District 75! 🌟 From AAC to behavior support, Angelina shares how she helps students with complex communication needs find their voice. Plus, as a Certified Canva Educator, she brings creativity to the classroom by designing adapted materials and accessible systems that actually work. 💬✨

Get ready for an inspiring conversation about inclusion, collaboration, and the power of communication tools in action!

Bullet Points to Discuss:

• Building Vocational Initiatives in Special Education: How to design and implement meaningful, school-based vocational programs (like Snack Shop and BJ’s field trips) that build job readiness and communication opportunities for students with complex needs.
• Collaborative Therapy in Vocational Contexts: Practical strategies for teaming up with occupational therapists, paraprofessionals, and other providers to embed fine motor, executive functioning, and communication goals into shared activities.
• Using Get Ready–Do–Done to Structure Tasks: How this visual framework supports AAC users in understanding routines, staying organized, and knowing when a task is complete — making vocational tasks more predictable and successful.
• Real-World Readiness: Soft Skills & Hard Skills: Teaching not just job tasks, but essential soft skills like turn-taking, requesting help, problem-solving, and responsibility — all within meaningful school routines.
• Making AAC Functional & Flexible: Tips for integrating AAC into daily tasks using tools like CoughDrop, customizing boards for job-specific vocabulary, and modeling communication in real-time.
• Creating a Culture of Shared Ownership: Encouraging buy-in from school staff by designing collaborative planning systems in Google Docs, visual templates in Canva, and clear routines that support teamwork.

Key Talking Points:

• Build meaningful school-based vocational programs that foster job readiness and communication.
• Team up with OTs, paras, and providers to embed goals into shared activities.
• Use the Get Ready–Do–Done framework to make vocational tasks clear and predictable.
• Teach both hard skills and soft skills like problem-solving and responsibility.
• Make AAC functional with customized boards, real-time modeling, and flexible tools.
• Create a culture of teamwork with shared planning systems and visual support.

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

One of my absolute favorite resources to use in speech is YouTube videos! 

There is so much to love because there are so many options, it’s free, it’s motivating, and you can work on any possible goal! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing my favorite holiday video that you can use this season with all of your speech groups. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why this video is perfect to use in speech during this time of year
• The types of vocabulary and other goals you can work on with this video
• How this video and activity can be used in different groups
• My holiday gift to you

I challenge you to take this video and use it with all of your students! Tune in to learn how!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/203

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/O1C9zOQpKG4?si=ZG0CuGsxN00kheOK

Check out my Edpuzzle: https://edpuzzle.com/media/64de7c6d2f5a5941f16d77f1

Check out the follow-up activity mentioned:

https://youtu.be/haMi5SBtSX8?si=0A6cH6uIOFk6S-PV

https://youtu.be/e1gfzZUsQrM?si=4zwf0ZvKAoFKJMCb

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Can you believe it’s the holiday season already? 

To celebrate, in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing low-prep therapy ideas that you can use in the upcoming days so that you can survive until Christmas break. These therapy ideas are all free holiday activities that are perfect for your older speech students!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The easiest holiday activities to use during this time of year
• Where to find these free holiday-themed resources online
• How to use these simple resources and activities in a variety of ways

There are a bunch of ideas that you can use to plan for the holidays with ease and confidence. Tune in to hear what they are!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/202

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Wonderopolis: https://wonderopolis.org/

Check out the Holiday Traditions YouTube video: https://youtu.be/WGC9D68KScQ?si=NQh89MOQsW2zAsvK

Check out the Simon’s Cat Christmas Collection: https://youtu.be/ZNfGVE-_rms?si=sRGpOKljDGtb7gm4

Check out the How To Draw a Gingerbread House video: https://youtu.be/xEROfbsXEOY?si=xtduORwUifnjRX-_

Check out Blooket: blooket.com

Check out Baamboozle: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/793519

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Wondering how you can better support the Gestalt language processors on your caseload?

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I have Farwa Husain who is one of our March 2024 Speech Retreat speakers on the show. She specializes in Gestalt Language Processors and she’s here to share some of her expertise and teach us how we can better support their language development in speech. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What Gestalt Language Processing is and why it’s not as scary as it seems
• The impact you can make when you let your students be themselves
• The power in letting students honor themselves and their sensory systems
• How to target complex goals with GLPs 
• Activities to use with your GLPs so that they can get to their goals 

Farwa is passionate about what she does and I am so excited to share this conversation with you all in this episode. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/201

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Farwa’s website: https://www.oneononespeechtherapy.com/

Follow Farwa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one.on.one.speechtherapy/

Follow Farwa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083213656418

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Are you in search of career-life balance?  Or maybe struggling with burnout? This episode is for you! 

Many SLPs struggle with this, and so in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Ish Samarakoon to talk about how we can find more balance in our lives as busy SLPs. She also shares some valuable tips for developing a growth mindset and overcoming burnout.  

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What SLPs need to understand about imposter syndrome and how to overcome it
• The symptoms of burnout and when it’s time to get help
• Practical tips for managing stress and an overwhelming workload

Don’t let burnout stop you from enjoying your career as an SLP! Tune in to get some valuable tips to stop burnout in its tracks and love what you do again! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/200

Resources Mentioned: 

Get Ish’s free ebook Let’s Talk About Burnout: https://thespeechielife.activehosted.com/f/13

Learn more about Ish: https://linktr.ee/thespeechielife

Follow Ish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeechielife_/

Check out her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSFxQQcyk_jlEheLKzmaA

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Wondering how you can help your families that have recently gotten an autism diagnosis? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Hat Richardson to talk about how she got diagnosed with autism and ADHD as an adult and how it has changed the way she approaches supporting her families and students with autism. She’s here to share some of her top tips for SLPs so that we can better support our autistic students and their families. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Hat helps people who have recently gotten an autism diagnosis
• Why autism diagnoses are worth celebrating 
• Strength-based approaches to working with autistic students
• Using AAC for semi-speaking people

Hat has so many amazing insights into what it’s like to have autism and I’m so excited to share this conversation with you so don’t miss it! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/199

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Hat’s website: https://hattalks.uk/

Follow Hat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hat.talks.uk/

Check out her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HatTalks?ref=search_shop_redirect

Get a copy of the Autistic Masking book: https://a.co/d/g5UXaq8

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Wondering how you can get parents more involved when it comes to screen time for their child?

You’re not alone! In fact, a lot of SLPs struggle with that. So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m chatting with Jeanelle Canelo who is here to share some tips to get parents more involved with their children during screen time. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Common parent concerns with screen time and what you can do
• Ways parents can engage when co-viewing
• How incorporating research can help get parents engaged

Not all screen time is bad! Jeanelle is here to help us teach parents how to make screen time educational and healthy for their children by getting involved. Tune in to learn more! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/198

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Jeanelle’s website: https://hearforher.com/home

Follow Hear for Her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearforher/?hl=en

Follow Shift We Said on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftwesaid/?hl=en

Follow Jeanelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanellecanelo/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Want a fresh and fun activity that you can use in hundreds of ways in speech?! 

I have you covered in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk! I’m sharing one of my favorite free websites that you can use to make custom receipts for your speech therapy sessions. You can work on so many goals with this and I am sharing all about it in this episode! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The types of goals you can work on with receipts
• Ways to use receipts to make speech fun 
• Where to make your own custom receipts

The possibilities are endless with this activity! Tune in to learn how to use it in your speech sessions today! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/197

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out the Custom Receipt Maker website: http://www.customreceipt.com/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Want to better support your students with dyslexia when teaching online? 

I have you covered! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with a former special education teacher, Michelle Breitenbach from Read to Rewire, to talk all about working virtually with dyslexia students. Michelle also shares some tips for keeping it simple and using authentic materials when teaching online. 

Michelle has a membership program that supports certified dyslexia practitioners in building their own online practices by keeping it super simple and engaging students with ADHD combined type dyslexia. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Michelle got started teaching online 
• The huge need for dyslexia tutors 
• Michelle’s best tips for working with students online
• The authentic materials you can use for online lessons
• Michelle’s favorite activities to do with dyslexic students
• How to keep kids motivated when teaching online
• Ways to enforce connections with students

Michelle has tons of tips for working with dyslexia students and teaching online, make sure to tune in to hear what they are!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/196

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Michelle’s website: www.readtorewire.com

Get her resources list: https://cheerful-speaker-5789.ck.page/b230f58cbe

Get the Camping game: https://cheerful-speaker-5789.ck.page/53b03539d4

Follow Michelle on Instagram: www.instagram.com/readtorewire

Follow Michelle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readtorewire/


Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Halloween is right around the corner! If you are looking for some engaging and better yet, free Halloween speech activities, you’re in the right place! 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk,  I'm sharing four free ideas that you can use with your speech students, especially your older ones, to keep them motivated and engaged while working on a variety of goals this Halloween season. They’re going to love these spooky and fun activities so I’m excited to share them with you today! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• My favorite free Halloween activities for speech
• The numerous goals you can work on with these activities
• How to use them in your speech therapy sessions
• How easy it is to tailor these resources to target any goal

If you are ready to have some spooktacular Halloween fun with your students, tune in to this episode! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/195

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Halloween activities on Bamboozle: https://www.baamboozle.com/search?param=Halloween+would+you+rather&language=&sort_by=featured&results_from=all&filter_questions_min=10

How To Draw a Candy Corn on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CEnA8qxzLX0

Halloween activities on Mystery Science: https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/popular-pumpkins

Are Zombies Real YouTube video: https://youtu.be/RBLML9jluBE

Are Vampires Real YouTube video: https://youtu.be/OakPFOg5sM8

Halloween Digital Escape Room: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Digital-Escape-Google-Slides-6157419

Halloween Activities on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Speech-Time-Fun/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Halloween?ref=filter/subject

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Are you a multi-passionate SLP trying to balance it all? 

Let me tell you, you are not alone! Luckily, being an SLP doesn’t have to be the only thing that defines you! You can lean into those other passions too. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Rachel Musial to talk about how you can balance your SLP identity and your personal passions as a multi-passionate person. 

Rachel Musial’s diverse passions bring fulfillment and richness to her multifaceted life beyond speech-language pathology, and she’s here to share her tips with you today. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How embracing your various passions can fuel your life
• Don’t have time to find your passion? Here’s what to do
• Tips for defining success on your own terms

Tune in to learn more about how to embrace all of your various passions for a more fulfilling life! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/194

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Rachel’s website: https://connectionswithrach.com/

Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionswithrach/

Check out Rachel’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connections-with-rach/id1534168646

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

We have all been there and it feels impossible. Hallie talks about how to manage a large caseload.

This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie is diving into a topic that every school-based SLP with a mile-long caseload needs—how to manage it all without burning the midnight oil. ☕📚 If you’ve ever lugged a backpack full of IEPs home (only to ignore it out of pure exhaustion), this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to sacrifice your evenings—or your sanity—to be a great SLP.

From simplifying prep with flexible resources to setting boundaries that actually stick, Hallie shares her tried-and-true strategies that let you leave work at work. Whether you’re sipping reheated coffee between sessions or catching this episode on your commute, get ready to feel seen, supported, and equipped with real-life tools that work. ✨

Save this one—it’s your caseload survival guide in podcast form!

Bullet Points to Discuss:

-Using one resource to target multiple goals across groups

-Time-saving hacks with no-prep + tech-friendly tools

-Goal banks and templates that shave hours off IEP writing

Smarter progress monitoring without the stress

-Boundary setting that helps you love your job and your life

Key Talking Points:

• Why working smarter (not harder) is the secret to thriving with 65+ students
• How one article, game, or video can hit multiple IEP goals
• The magic of no-prep, print-and-go resources (and why they’re not “lazy”)
• Leveraging goal banks + digital data tools for faster IEPs and reports
• Creating routines that honor your contract hours (and your peace of mind)
• Why protecting your time doesn’t make you a “bad SLP”—it makes you a sustainable one

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Are you getting a little overwhelmed with time management? Not sure what to work on? Maybe feeling a little bit of self-doubt? 

Well, you are going to love my guest on this episode of SLP Coffee Talk! Theresa Harp is here to talk about time management for busy SLPs. If you feel like you just don’t have the time to get everything done, you’re going to love her practical, tactical tips for changing your mindset and getting your time back!

Theresa Harp, M.A., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT is a certified speech-language pathologist and time management coach for busy SLPs.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why SLPs struggle so much with time management and burnout
• Practical strategies for if you feel like you’re stuck on the hamster wheel
• Why managing your time is like budgeting your finances
• Why cookie-cutter strategies just don’t work for everyone
• How your mindset dictates how you spend your time
• Mindset strategies to use at work

If you’re an SLP who is ready to reclaim your time and reframe your mindset, you’re going to love this episode so don’t miss it!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/193

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Theresa’s website: https://theresaharp.com/

Get Theresa’s free Values and Needs Exercise: https://bit.ly/valuesandneeds

Tune in to Theresa’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-speech-path-mindful-time-management-for-the-busy-slp/id1590921247

Follow Theresa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresamharp/

Join her Facebook group for busy SLPs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/timemanagementforbusymoms


Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Looking for some engaging games for speech therapy that are interactive, and better yet, free? 

I have you covered! In the latest episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing three of my favorite games to use in speech therapy to help students reach a variety of goals with just their computer or device. Some of these games may be new to you, or you may have heard of them before, but they are all perfect for speech so I am so excited to share them with you today! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What these sites are and how to get started
• What I love about each game and how to use them in your lessons
• How these games can help build trust, rapport, and communication

If you’re looking for some easily accessible and free resources that can help your students reach their goals in an engaging way, this episode is for you so don’t miss it!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/192

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Kahoot: kahoot.com

Check out Blooket: blooket.com

Check out Gimkit:  gimkit.com

Join SLP Elevate today: slpelevate.com

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Wondering if you should go the school route or the private practice route? Or if you’re even in the right setting at all? 

Don’t worry! I brought Adrienne Fuller onto this episode to help us figure it out. Adrienne has worked in every single setting so she knows a thing or two about each one and how to determine what’s right for you and she’s sharing all of her tips with us today! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Is private practice your perfect fit?
• Why burnout doesn’t mean that you need to leave the profession 
• Your speech sessions don’t have to be fancy to be effective

Get ready to own your SLP path, find clarity, and explore your options in this episode. Make sure to hit that play button!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/191

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Adrienne’s website: https://www.speechbuilders.org/

Book on Private Practice:https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Your-Dreams-Work-Practice/dp/1530479185/ref=sr_1_1?crid=255IXWJPHPGKV&keywords=Putting+Your+Dreams+to+Work%3A+Keys&qid=1689897427&sprefix=putting+your+dreams+to+work+keys%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1

Start Your Engines Book: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Engines-Roadmap-Clinical-Fellowship-ebook/dp/B08J4J3T1P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HWTANMYUB1D&keywords=Start+Your+Engines+Book+A+Workbook+For+your+Clinical+Fellowship&qid=1689897572&sprefix=start+your+engines+book+a+workbook+for+your+clinical+fellowship%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1

30 Days To Get Your Toddler Talking Book: https://www.amazon.com/Days-Toddler-Talking-step-step/dp/B09HK4LJB9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XC30S1Q8Q567&keywords=30+days+to+get+your+toddler+talking&qid=1689897676&sprefix=30+Days+to+Get+Your+%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

Follow Adrienne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missatheslp/

Check out Adrienne’s podcast: https://www.speechbuilders.org/lets-talk-about-talking-podcast/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

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Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Ready to kickstart your SLP journey?

I have you covered! It’s been quite some time since I graduated, so I invited Michelle Lee onto the show to talk about life as a new SLP. Get ready for a power-packed episode where we're dishing out the juiciest tips and tricks to kickstart your SLP career like a pro!

Michelle is a recent graduate and has a heart to connect with students in pursuit of their undergrad and graduate degrees within the field and has been blessed by the friendships she's made so far. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Time-management tips to help you manage it all as a new SLP
• Open-ended games and resources for your speech therapy sessions
• Tips for overcoming imposter syndromes

Embarking on your SLP journey can be a whirlwind, but these tips will help you get in the right mindset and have the right tools at your disposal for maximum success. Tune in now!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/190

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellee.slp/

Follow Michelle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michelleea/featured

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

It’s time to head back to school! Are you ready for the first week of speech? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with one of my SLP Elevate members, Tracie Higgins, to talk about how you can go about scheduling and preparing for your first week of speech therapy without the stress!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed by scheduling on the first week
• The benefits of scheduling students that learn alike together
• Tips for revising your schedule over time
• The power of making friends with the people in your building
• Activities to do on the first speech session to get to know your students
• What you need to know if you feel pressure to create goals from day one

The first week of school doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Tune in to this episode to hear all of Tracie’s best tips! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/189

Resources Mentioned: 

Join us in SLP Elevate: SLPelevate.com

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

As SLPs, many of us were only taught one way of thinking when it came to working with neurodivergent students. But what if I told you there is another way to approach working with them that could make a world of difference in these students’ lives? 

In this episode, I sat down with Stephanie Boron to talk about how we can flip the script when working with neurodivergent kids. Stephanie shares some fresh insights that not only give these kids better support but also help them rock their goals like never before!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Stephanie’s journey to getting her own neurodivergent diagnosis
• Why we all need to stop what we’re doing and learn about neurodivergent-affirming practices
• The types of goals we should be working on when it comes to neurodivergent students
• The power of honoring our students' communication attempts, no matter what they are
• Creating a culture in the school system to embrace the changes that need to be made
• Books by neurodivergent authors to share with neurodivergent students
• One requirement kids are expected to meet at school that is leading to autistic burnout
• The importance of embracing neurodiversity in our speech rooms

It is more important than ever that we get on board with neurodiversity-affirming practices so that we can give our students the support they really need. Tune in to learn how! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/188

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Stephanie’s website: https://www.bemespeech.com/

Check out Stephanie’s free resources: https://www.bemespeech.com/work

Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemespeech/

Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches to Supporting Autistic Children: http://www.speechtimefun.com/181

Check out the books mentioned: 

A Day With No Words: https://a.co/d/dvTcFgK

My Autistic Mama: https://a.co/d/7JN5VVq

I Will Die On This Hill: https://a.co/d/3SDl85h

Uniquely Human: https://a.co/d/4QdV1nh

Join us at our next virtual conference! Speech Retreat takes place on November 4, 2023: speechretreat.com

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m doing something a little different. I’m sharing a replay of a podcast episode I recorded with Kristi and Karen from The Modern Principal Podcast. In this episode, we talked about how SLPs and principals can work better together and what principals should know about SLPs. 

Then we flipped the script and I asked them a couple of questions about what they would like to know from us and ways that we can better work together. This was such a fascinating conversation and I’m so excited to share it with you today! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What many principals don’t know or understand about SLPs
• Why SLPs are such an asset to the school system
• The clinical lens and unique perspective that SLPs bring
• Characteristics of a strong relationship with a principal 
• Tips for SLPs that are feeling alone in their community at school 
• The biggest issues school-based SLPs are having and how principals can help
• The principals’ tips for SLPs and how we can work with them better
• How to get your needs met and known in from the very first interview

I’m very curious to hear what you think about how we can work together with principals, so make sure to tune in and share your thoughts with me!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/187

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit The Modern Principal website: https://themodernprincipal.com/

Follow The Modern Principal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernprincipal/

Check out The Modern Principal Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-principal-podcast/id1553790330

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

How do you build connections with your students?

It’s almost time to head back to the classroom and that means you are probably trying to decide what to do on your first day back. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing 5 different icebreakers that will help you build rapport and connection with your students which will set both you and your students up for a much more successful year!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why it is essential to prioritize connection over data collection
• The many benefits of building trust with your students right from the start
• A super engaging game to play on your first day back
• A fun way for students share a bunch of different facts about themselves
• How to use Would You Rather to get to know your students better
• Some fun online resources for playing games with your students

Your students won’t work for you if they don’t trust you. Don’t miss this episode where I’m sharing ways to build that trust and rapport with them from the very first day!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/186

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Highlights Kids Games: https://www.highlightskids.com/jokes/quiz/which-color-matches-your-personality

Check out National Geographic Kids: https://www.natgeokids.com/au/category/other/quiz/

Check out Baamboozle Would You Rather: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/79430

Check out the free Getting To Know Your Rockstar Students resource:  https://bit.ly/STF-RockstarStudents

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

With the new school year approaching, I decided that over the next few weeks, I’m going to be sharing all about different activities and ways you can start out the year with your speech students! 

Building the routine and expectations right away with your students is essential for having the rest of the year go smoothly, so in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing tips for establishing a growth mindset with our students right from the start for a more successful year. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How we can shine the light on student’s strengths with growth mindset activities
• Activities and ideas  to work on a growth mindset with your speech students
• How to help our students create meaningful goals for themselves in speech
• Tips for teaching your students the power of positive self-talk when faced with challenges

Establishing a growth mindset with your students is essential for a successful year in speech therapy, make sure to tune in to learn how! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/185

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out the Famous Failures YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYECIjmnQs

Sign up for the 5-day challenge: speechtimefun.com/strongchallenge

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

As SLPs, it is our duty to advocate for our students and help them succeed in any way we possibly can. 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Dr. Shameka Stewart to talk about the school-to-confinement pipeline for students that struggle to communicate functionally and how we as SLPs can improve our services to better serve these students and, potentially, change their lives. 

Dr. Stewart’s clinical and scholarly work specializes in Juvenile Forensics, Law Enforcement Interaction with youth with CD, child language disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Dr. Stewart got involved in studying the correlation between speech students and confinement later in life
• How the ability to communicate functionally can impact a child's chances of being confined
• How youth that need speech services can get it while confined
• How SLPs can advocate for students when the system has failed them
• How to make your goals more relevant to the needs of the youth

This is a powerful episode with a very important message so make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/184

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Dr. Stewart’s website: https://www.juvforensicslp.com/

Follow Dr. Stewart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuvenile_forensicslp/

Follow Dr. Stewart on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/china.johnson.509

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Hallie talks with The CF SLP Elizabeth Pozen about how to have a successful clinical fellowship.

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with CF superstar Elizabeth Pozen about the real-life ups and downs of that first year out of grad school. From navigating interviews and finding the right mentor, to building rapport with students and getting creative without breaking the bank, Elizabeth shares her “Three C’s” for a successful CF and reminds us that falling isn’t failing—it’s just learning one way. Whether you’re stepping into your CF or cheering on someone who is, this conversation is packed with encouragement, practical tips, and the reminder that being yourself is more than enough.

Bullet Points to Discuss: 

• From grad school and NSSLHA leadership to completing her CF, Elizabeth shares her journey.
• Three C's of a Successful CF
  • Clinical Supervision: How to Find a Good Mentor
  • Collaboration: What to Know About Additional Duties
  • Creativity: Your Clinical Skills and the things that make you unique

Here’s what we learned: 

• Your work matters, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
• Impact isn’t always measurable—but it’s still real.
• Safe, trusting spaces help students thrive.
• You’re doing more than just meeting goals—you’re changing lives.
• Remembering your “why” keeps you grounded and motivated.

Learn more about Elizabeth Pozen: 

Website: https://substack.com/@thecfslp 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empslp24/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecfslp/ 

Free Resource: Building a Rapport with your clients – available on Substack!

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

I've seen a lot of questions about using current events and age-appropriate and motivating materials lately, and there are so many free resources out there that provide news or articles that are relevant to students that are motivating, engaging, and can be used to work on a variety of speech goals! So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk,  I'm sharing a bunch of them with you and tips on how you can use them today. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why kids news articles are great resources for working on speech goals
• My number one go-to news resource for speech activities
• A list of my top resources for free news articles that work in speech
• Tips for using these sites to enhance your speech sessions

This episode is packed with tons of value and activity ideas. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/183

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Newsela: www.newsela.com 

Check out DOGOnews: www.dogonews.com 

Check out Time for Kids: www.timeforkids.com

Check out National Geographic Kids: kids.nationalgeographic.com/news

Check out Scholastic News: www.scholastic.com/kids/news

Check out KidsPost: www.washingtonpost.com/kidspost

Check out PBS Kids News: www.pbskids.org

Check out Science News for Students: www.sciencenewsforstudents.org

Check out TIME for Kids Explainers: www.timeforkids.com

Check out Youngzine: youngzine.org

Check out Breaking News English: https://breakingnewsenglish.com

Check out Izzit: https://izzit.org

Check out Teen Kids News: https://teenkidsnews.com

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Nicolette Contella to talk about her passion for AAC and how she offers AAC training to first responders with her organization AAC On The Beach. Nicolette is a new grad and started this organization and I am so excited to share her story with you! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Nicolette got started working with first responders
• How Nicolette became passionate about AAC
• The resources Nicolette has for first responders to improve their ability to communicate with different people
• How you can help bring this resource to your community
• Nicolette’s plans for the future of her organization

Nicolette is so inspiring and I know you’re going to love this episode. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/182

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Nicolette’s website: https://www.nicolettecontellaslp.com/

Check out Nicolette’s free resources: https://www.aaconthebeach.org/free-downloads

Follow Nicolette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolettecontellaslp/

Follow AAC On The Beach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaconthebeach/

Follow Grazie Mille Co. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graziemilleco/

Visit the Grazie Mille Co. website: https://www.graziemilleco.com/

Visit the AAC on the Beach website: https://www.aaconthebeach.org/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Ready to start taking some neurodiversity-affirming approaches in your therapy sessions so that you can better support your autistic students? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Adina Levy to talk about ways that we as SLPs can learn to fix the environment around our autistic students so that they can be successful and other neurodiversity-affirming strategies for therapy. 

Adina is an Autistic DHDer, speech therapist, and professional educator who runs Play. Learn. Chat. and her podcast - Exploring Neurodiversity.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• When Adina realized she needed to change the things she was doing to support her students
• How to deal when parents or teachers aren’t aligned with neurodiversity-affirming approaches 
• Neurodiversity-affirming practices when it comes to assessments
• Tips for writing goals for your neurodivergent students
• Three aspects of changing the world around the child
• Examples of goals and activities for autistic children

Adina has so many great tips and ideas to share so make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/181

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Adina’s website: https://playlearnchat.com/

Affirming Communication for Autistic Children Course: https://playlearnchat.com/speechie-course/

Get her free checklist Neurodiversity Affirming Speech Therapy Practices for SLPs supporting Autistic Children: https://playlearnchat.ck.page/76b2db1d09

Follow Adina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat

Follow Adina on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat

Follow Adina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adina-levy/

Follow Adina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Adina__Levy

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Are you interested in learning more about stuttering? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Daniele Rossi to talk about his struggle with stuttering throughout his life and how he has taken his stutter and turned it into an opportunity to help stuttering children gain confidence and feel proud of themselves, stutter and all.

Drawing comic strips and stuttering since he was four years old, Daniele Rossi, is a digital marketer and cartoonist living in Toronto, Canada.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Daniele got started empowering other stuttering students to be comfortable in their own skin
• How Daniele discovered that stuttering is okay through social media 
• What happens when you hang out with people who have a positive outlook on stuttering
• The impact Franky Banky has had on the stuttering community
• What to do if you’re looking to get the dialog going with your stuttering students
• What’s next for Franky Banky
• Daniele’s advice for SLPs looking to SLPs

You’re going to love all the insight Daniele brings to the stuttering community, Make sure to tune in!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/180

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Daniele’s website: www.stutteringiscool.com

Join the Franky Banky newsletter: https://www.frankybanky.com/newsletter/

Check out Franky Banky: https://www.frankybanky.com/

Follow Daniele on Instagram: www.instagram.com/heyfrankybanky

Follow Daniele on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stutteringiscool

Follow Daniele on Twitter: www.twitter.com/stutterdude

Follow Daniele on YouTube: www.youtube.com/danielerossi3

Check out Daniele’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniele-Rossi/author/B0BJHG9S3G?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Were you feeling a little burned out this school year? 

I don’t know about you, but I sure was! I saw all of the signs in myself and in other SLPs I know. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Kenzie Thomas to talk all about SLP burnout and how we can beat it and find joy in our profession again. 

Kenzie has become passionate about supporting fellow SLPs in beating burnout and finding their love for their career again. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Kenzie’s burnout journey and how she learned to overcome it as an SLP
• Signs you might be facing burnout
• Advice and tips to avoid burnout in your work 
• Organization and work-life balance tips that SLPs need to know
• What you need to do when you’re approaching burnout

Don’t let burnout run you out of a profession you love! Tune in to learn more about overcoming burnout from Kenzie! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/179

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Kenzie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutslp

Follow Kenzie’s private practice on Instagram: www.instagram.com/homegrownkidstherapy

Get Kenzie’s free morning routines, daily planner, and nightly journal pages: https://successful-painter-8948.ck.page/f1c5b2c02e

Check Out Homegrown Kids Therapy: https://www.homegrownkidstherapy.com/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Wondering how you can get parents more involved in their student’s progress? In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Dr. Brandi Tanner to find out how we as SLPs can promote more meaningful participation from our speech students’ parents. 

Dr. Brandi Tanner is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and former special educator who founded Your IEP Source as a way to demystify the complexities of the IEP process and empower parent-advocates.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Tips for SLPs running the IEP meetings
• Why SLPs are some of the parents' best allies 
• Tips for ensuring your IEP meetings run smoothly
• How to handle reports and data and how to make it understandable to parents
• Resources to help educate parents on their student's speech needs

Dr. Tanner has tons of tips for how we can get parents more involved and help them advocate for their students. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/177

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Dr. Tanner’s website: https://youriepsource.com/

Check out Dr. Tanner’s membership: https://learn.youriepsource.com/iep-membership 

Get her free IEP resource for parents: https://learn.youriepsource.com/eligibility?r_done=1

Get her free 504 plan vs. IEP guide: https://learn.youriepsource.com/504

Follow Dr. Tanner on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youriepsource

Follow Dr. Tanner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youriepsource/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Let’s talk about Juneteenth. 

This episode of SLP Coffee Talk is airing on Juneteenth, so I thought it was appropriate to have a conversation about what Juneteenth is for those who might not be as familiar with it and some things that I've learned, along with ways to incorporate it into your speech practice. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The cultural significance of Juneteenth
• Why we as SLPs can use this as a chance to promote inclusivity and cultural competence in our practice
• How awareness of this holiday helps us better serve our students
• Simple ways to incorporate Juneteenth into our lessons

Juneteenth holds profound historical and cultural significance. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/177

Resources Mentioned: 

Get theJuneteenth Boom Card decks created by Jordyn - JRCtheSLP: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Juneteenth-BOOM-DECK-Short-Story-WH-Questions-Vocabulary-Create-a-Scene-8168286?st=6a889b2004fcc7fe02c87fdcf5a8355a

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Juneteenth-Short-Story-and-Activities-Printable-or-Easel-8180554?st=6a889b2004fcc7fe02c87fdcf5a8355a

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Ready to get organized and save some time? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Mia McDaniel to talk all about organization, caseload management, and  time-saving tips! If you’re looking for ways to improve in these areas, you’re going to love this episode. 

Mia McDaniel is a proud and passionate Speech-Language Pathologist. She was a school SLP for 24 years, and now she is working in private practice.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The one page fillable lesson plan that Mia used to help get organized
• Things you should be writing down 
• Ways to increase your efficiency
• What to do if you’re feeling overwhelmed by paperwork
• Tips for communicating with teachers
• The difference between workload vs. caseload

Mia has tons of tips that can help you make next year your best year yet, so make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/176

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Mia’s website: https://puttingwordsinyourmouth.com/

Get your free editable lesson plan: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Lesson-Plan-Template-for-SLPs-and-Special-Educators-2739604?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=free%20lesson%20plan%20

Follow Mia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puttingwordsinyourmouth/

Follow Mia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuttingWordsInYourMouth

Visit Mia’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mia-Mcdaniel

Join Mia’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532590431155668

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Wondering how you can find the right CFY for you? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Daj Mitchell to talk about how you can find the perfect CFY for you. Daj learned a lot on her journey to finding the right CF for her, and she’s sharing her tips for interviewing, questions to ask, and other things to consider so you can have the best CFY possible!

Daj’za (Daj) Mitchell graduated from Illinois State University with her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology in 2022. When she is not spending time with friends and family, Daj enjoys cooking new recipes and posting content on her SLP-focused social media platforms. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Daj decided where to do her CF
• Questions to ask during your CFY interviews
• Why the culture of your workplace matters so much
• How Daj came to realize she wasn’t in the right place during her first CF
• How to best utilize your supervisor or mentor
• The transition from student to SLP
• Real-life tips for working with students
• How Daj practices self-care as an SLP

Daj is such an inspiration and I know you’re going to love this episode. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/175

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Daj on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourslpdaj/

Listen to the Co-Treat Corner: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yXKZyjUSm7C5eb9uzcUOu

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Are you curious about animal-assisted therapy? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Laura Kruger to talk about how she incorporates her adorable dog, Blaze, into her speech therapy sessions. Laura’s students love working with Blaze while in speech therapy and she’s sharing all of the details of how it works with us today. 

Laura Kruger has been practicing as an SLP for 9 years. She has worked in a variety of settings but currently works in an elementary school servicing children ages 3-12 with varying exceptionalities. Blaze is an 8-year-old goldendoodle and went through a variety of trainings to become a registered therapy dog

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Laura got started with animal-assisted therapy 
• How Blaze helps students at Laura’s school
• How she incorporates Blaze into her therapy sessions
• Where to get started if you want to bring animals into your therapy sessions
• What training for therapy dogs looks like

If you have ever been interested in animal-assisted therapy, you’re not going to want to miss this episode. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/174

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Laura and Blaze on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blazethespeechdood/

Check out Laura’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HappyTailsSpeech/about/

Read Laura’s article for ASHA: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2021-0601-blaze-therapy-dog

Reserve your seat at The Speech Retreat: http://speechretreat.com

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Hallie & fellow SLP Kimberly Kean discuss the importance of self-care for SLPs

This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with the inspiring Kim from Speech Dreamers to talk all things SELF-CARE. 🧘‍♀️✨ From setting healthy boundaries to resisting the urge to be the “yes” person at work, this episode is your permission slip to start choosing YOU. 💖 Whether you're hiding in a closet between IEPs or sipping coffee in your car post-session, this episode will make you laugh, cry (maybe), and rethink how you’re treating yourself as an SLP. Bookmark this one—it’s your burnout prevention plan in podcast form!

Bullet Points to Discuss:

• - prioritizing yourself serves everyone
• - stress reduction activities as non negotiables

Key Talking Points:

• The silent epidemic: why so many SLPs tear up when asked, “What do you do for yourself?”
• How “polite no’s” and redirecting requests can change your work life.
• Saying goodbye to bringing evals home (and no, the world won’t end).
• Using visual task management to balance red-yellow-green priorities.
• Creating routines that support rest before burnout hits.
• Why CFs and veteran SLPs alike need to draw a line between “helpful” and “taken advantage of.”

Learn more about Kimberly Kean:

Social Media Links

www.speechdreamers.com

https://www.instagram.com/speechdreamers

Freebies/Offers:

https://speechdreamers.myflodesk.com/challenge

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with yet another Orton-Gillingham expert, Elizabeth Doherty to talk about all things literacy and language and how we can apply Orton-Gillingham strategies and techniques into our speech therapy sessions. 

Elizabeth's expertise lies at the intersection of language & learning. As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Teacher with a decade of classroom experience, she is uniquely positioned to understand the complexities of speaking and reading acquisition.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Elizabeth combines SLP work and Orton-Gillingham in her work
• Why Orton-Gillingham is a better approach for our speech students
• Fun activities to work on morphology in speech 
• Speech therapy activities for students building basic phonetic skills
• How Orton-Gillingham ties into the science of reading

The Orton-Gillingham approach really is great for speech therapy students. Make sure to tune in to learn more about it from an SLP lens! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/173

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Elizabeth’s website: https://www.manhattanspeechlanguage.com/

Follow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_msll/

Check out the Wordwall website: https://wordwall.net/

Join us at The Speech Retreat: http://speechretreat.com

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

What exactly is the role of decodable text in literacy acquisition?

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with the fabulous Jennie Roberts Creason from Carolina Orton-Gillingham to explore this topic. Teaching reading to students is not as simple as it sounds, and Orton-Gillingham may be the perfect approach to help your students reach their goals. 

With over 16 years of educational experience, Jennie began her career teaching second and third grades (teaching in public and private schools) and has over 10 years of classroom experience. She has an M. Ed as a Reading Specialist, and is a certified Orton-Gillingham instructor and an IDA certified Dyslexia Practitioner. She currently teaches Foundational Literacy at the collegiate level and runs a successful tutoring business that’s served over 200 students in grades K through 12. Their services provide targeted 1:1 support for students in all content areas, as well as Orton-GIllingham, a highly effective approach to reading remediation.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What Orton-Gillingham is and how it helps teach language to struggling readers
• The nuts and bolts of the philosophy of this method 
• What to do if you struggle to teach students to read
• The difference between the Wilson approach and Orton-Gillingham
• The power of decoding words and how it helps with long-term memory storage

Jennie shares tons of valuable tips that we can use as SLPs so this is a must-listen episode! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/172

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Jennie’s website: https://carolinaortongillingham.com/

Follow Jennie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolina_ortongillingham/

Follow Jennie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaOrtonGillingham

Visit the Ready Reader Decodables website: https://readyreaderdecodables.com/

Check out Jennie’s TpT Store: ​​https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Carolina-Orton-gillingham

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Ready to learn how to make a more inclusive classroom culture? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m talking all about AAC immersion in the classroom. I sat down with Janna Bedoyan and Morgan van Diepen to talk about why AACs need to be in the classrooms and how we as SLPs can collaborate with other professionals and make it happen. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Overcoming barriers to collaboration 
• The power of professional humility 
• Ways to incorporate AAC into daily routines
• Songs for circle time
• The importance of parent coaching 
• The benefits of having AAC devices available in the classroom
• How SLPs can best collaborate with teachers and BCBAs

It’s so important for us all to work collaboratively and embrace AACs in all locations. Tune in to learn more about how to make it happen! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/171

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out their website: https://abavisualized.com/

Grab their book https://abavisualized.com/collections/new-releases/products/aac-visualized

Check out their workshops https://abavisualized.com/pages/workshops

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abavisualized/

Follow AAC & Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aac.and.me/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Wondering how you can help your students figure out words they don’t understand? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing three online tools that you can use as online dictionaries to help your students when they come across those new vocabulary words that they don’t quite understand. Learning new words can be fun for students when they use these tools! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why this is an important skill for students to learn
• Why just knowing the definition of a word isn’t enough for our students
• What these tools are and how they help our students learn the words
• How these tools help students learn how to advocate for themselves

New vocabulary doesn’t have to be scary! Tune in to hear my favorite ways to make it fun for your students! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/170

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Lingro: http://lingro.com

Check out Visuwords: visuwords.com

Check out Word Hippo: www.wordhippo.com

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Are you in survival mode right now? 

It’s the final stretch before we make it to the end of the year, and if you’re looking for some quick, low-prep therapy ideas for spring, then this episode of SLP Coffee Talk is for you! I’m sharing five free spring therapy ideas that can probably cover you for the next few weeks. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• A great resource on Colossal Questions 
• How you can use Simon’s Cat in therapy 
• Ways to use Mystery Doug for speech therapy 
• Resources available on Wonderopolis
• How to use Peck Pocketed in therapy 

These activities can be used to work on a variety of goals so make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/169

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out How Are Rainbows Made - Colossal Questions https://youtu.be/sVDDvd-YkHI

Check out Simon’s Cat - Springtime Shorts https://youtu.be/ITZiZcHfj8s

Check out Mystery Doug - Why Are Butterflies so Colorful https://mysterydoug.com/mysteries/butterflies

Check out Wonderopolis Is It Bad Luck To Open An Umbrella Indoors - https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/Is-It-Bad-Luck-to-Open-an-Umbrella-Indoors

Check out Peck Pocketed on youtube.com/edpuzzle - https://edpuzzle.com/media/623b15bc2e31b942c06ca84a

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Looking for a strategy to help your speech students have a better understanding of what they’re reading and have a better recall? 

I have you covered in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk! I’m diving into my favorite strategy for helping students develop a deeper understanding during speech sessions using note-taking! I’m going deep into different ways you can teach note-taking along with why it works. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why note-taking is crucial for academic success
• Benefits of teaching note-taking strategies
• How notes help written expression and communication skills
• Different forms of note-taking and how they can be used. 
• Tools and frameworks that can help your students with different strategies

Tune in to hear my top tips! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/168

Resources Mentioned: 

Get your free Critical Thinking Probes: speechtimefun.com/criticalthinkingprobes

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Wondering how to keep your older speech students motivated? 

At my latest speech retreat, we heard from a panel of SLP Elevate members who shared how they use the resources they got from the membership in their therapy sessions. They shared how it has simplified their planning with older students and made their lives so much easier. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing what they had to say. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Their favorite tips for working with older speech students
• How you can incorporate students’ interests in speech
• The topics of interest included in the membership
• The importance of building rapport with your older speech students
• Why humor is a great tool to use during your therapy sessions

They’re sharing their best tips for working with older speech students and why you might want to consider joining SLP Elevate too. Tune in to hear more! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/167

Resources Mentioned: 

Join SLP Elevate now: slpelevate.com

Sign up for our next Speech Retreat: https://speechtimefunpd.mykajabi.com/speech-retreat-recharge

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Are you feeling overwhelmed and overworked? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Jamie Sears from Not So Wimpy Teacher to talk about real strategies for working less. Jamie isn’t an SLP, but she has some tips that we SLPs could definitely benefit from! 

Jamie has the honor of serving hundreds of thousands of teachers around the world by providing easy-to-use, hands-on resources, and engaging professional development that help students to love learning and teachers to love teaching.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Defining your version of success and striving for that
• The importance of goal setting for yourself
• Evaluating what is really important in your classroom

You don’t have to give up all of your free time in order to work in education. Tune in to hear some amazing tips on how you can work less and get that time back! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/166

Resources Mentioned: 

Check Out Her New Book: https://notsowimpyteacher.com/pre-order

Visit Jamie’s website: https://notsowimpyteacher.com/

Follow Jamie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotSoWimpyTeacher

Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsowimpyteacher/

Follow Jamie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotSoWimpyTeacher

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

What is the role of an SLP when it comes to dyslexia? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with two rock star SLPs, Karina and Heather from @SoarWithWords, to talk about all things dyslexia and how we as SLPs can best support our students that struggle with it and help them reach their goals.

Heather is a certified speech language pathologist and owner of HBC Language and Literacy. Karina is a licensed speech language pathology assistant and co-author of Soar With Words School. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Who is responsible for diagnosing students with dyslexia 
• Tools and testing materials for diagnosing dyslexia 
• The importance of early intervention and the Dyslexia Paradox
• Tips for working with older students with dyslexia 

If you are wondering how you can better support your students with dyslexia, this episode is for you so make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/165

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit the Soar With Words website: https://www.soarwithwords.com/

Follow Soar With Words on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soarwithwords/

Check them out on Teachable: https://soarwithwords.teachable.com/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

What do successful readers do naturally? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with none other than my very own daughter, Ella, to talk about some things that successful readers do. She’s given me a lot of insight into what our students are picking up naturally in the classroom, and she’s here to share some tips that we can all apply to our therapy sessions! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What Ella does when she doesn’t know a word when reading 
• The tricks she learned from her teacher this year to help her remember and understand things while reading
• How she approaches research and writing 
• Ella’s tips for answering comprehension questions

Learning is hard sometimes! So, it’s so good to know what a good reader is doing naturally while they’re reading so that we can better help our speech students! Tune in to learn more! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/164

Resources Mentioned: 

Listen to my previous episode with Ella: www.speechtimefun.com/97 

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie’s keeping it real with a heart-to-heart just for you—no therapy hacks, no guest experts, just a reminder that what you do matters. If you’ve ever felt like a goldfish in a foggy little bag, overwhelmed by paperwork and wondering if anyone even notices, this one’s for you. Hallie’s sharing what she wishes someone told her back in that windowless therapy closet—and why showing up for your students, even on the hard days, is more than enough.

Bullet Points to Discuss: 

• Many SLPs feel burnt out and question if their work truly matters.
• Your impact often shows up in small moments, not just in data.
• Creating a safe, supportive space helps students build confidence.
• School-based SLPs face real challenges, from heavy caseloads to limited resources.
• Reconnecting with your “why” can reignite your purpose and presence.

Here’s what we learned: 

• Your work matters, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
• Impact isn’t always measurable—but it’s still real.
• Safe, trusting spaces help students thrive.
• You’re doing more than just meeting goals—you’re changing lives.
• Remembering your “why” keeps you grounded and motivated.

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup

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As SLPs, we all know that writing IEPs can be a challenge. 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Jennifer Hofferber to talk all about IEPs and get her best time-saving tips and meeting must-haves that will make your life a whole lot easier. 

Jennifer Hofferber is a special education teacher with a passion for supporting struggling special educators.  She supports them through her podcast, resources, and SPED Prep Academy. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How to create a weekly prep schedule
• Tips for creating systems to simplify your work 
• Ways to simplify collecting data for each student
• Must-haves and organization tips for your next meeting 

Jennifer has tons of tips that we can use to make our lives so much more organized and simple. Tune in to learn them now! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/163

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Jennifer’s website: https://www.spedprepacademy.com/

Listen to The SPED Prep Academy Podcast: https://www.spedprepacademy.com/podcast

Get a free copy of Jennifer’s Understanding Percentiles visual: https://www.spedprepacademy.com/percentilechart

Check out her TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Login?f=/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Sped-Prep-Academy-jennifer-Hofferber

Follow Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spedprepacademy/

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Where We Can Connect: 

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Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Do you feel confident going into your mixed groups? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing a clip from a free training I did all about mixed groups and tackling them with confidence. I shared my top tips and strategies for planning them and feeling ready to take them on. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why you shouldn’t overthink your mixed groups
• Tips for implementing a good behavior management system in these groups
• How to find commonalities in the objectives for each student in the group
• Simple ideas for activities you can use tomorrow in your mixed group sessions
• How to use one activity with as many groups as possible

I know mixed groups can be challenging, but they don’t have to be! Tune in to hear my best tips for planning a smooth and successful mixed group therapy session. 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/162

Resources Mentioned: 

Sign up for SLP Elevate: https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/slp-elevate-aug

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

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Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Do you have students that just don’t want to write? 

You’re not alone! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we are diving into how we can help reluctant writers and the things we can do to encourage them to reach their writing goals. I sat down with Megan Polk, a literacy specialist, to get her top advice for SLPs. 

Megan Polk is a literacy specialist living in Nashville, Tennessee and the content creator behind The Literacy Dive and Writing Made Simple where she creates reading and writing resources that are creative, rigorous, and comprehensive. She seeks to equip teachers who share similar challenges and have the same mission: to close the gap, to increase student confidence and achievement, and to develop students who will expand their true love for literacy. 

Megan has tons of tips for making writing fun and engaging your reluctant writers! Make sure to tune in to learn more! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/161

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out The Literacy Dive website: https://theliteracydive.com/

Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliteracydive/

Follow Megan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLiteracyDive

Follow Megan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theliteracydive

Check out her TPT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Literacy-Dive

Listen to Megan’s Podcast: https://theliteracydive.com/category/podcast/

Check out the Writing Made Simple membership: https://theliteracydive.com/join

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets