Rebecca Black

Growing up with a tongue thrust and seeing a speech-language pathologist as a child, Rebecca’s exposure and interest in the field of speech-language pathology started at a young age. She was fascinated with the different techniques her speech-language pathologist used with mirrors and other snacks on the tip of the tongue to help build awareness of producing a correct swallow. When deciding on a career path, Rebecca knew that being able to communicate in this world effectively is a necessity and wanted to help make a difference in the lives of those who struggle to communicate clearly. A Pacific Northwest Native, Rebecca attended Portland State University, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences. Here, she gained an interest in American Sign Language. She then acquired her Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Loma Linda University in Southern California. Rebecca completed many pediatric-based clinical rotations and, during this time, found her passion for working with school-aged children in preschool and grades kindergarten through fifth grade. After graduating, she promptly started her career by completing her Clinical Fellowship in Washington State for the Pasco School District #1 at Captain Grey Elementary. Then moved on to work for Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver, Washington, at multiple elementary schools for the past 8 years. Due to the wide range of communication delay needs in the school setting, she has sought to advance her practice by attending pediatric speech and language development continuing education courses focused on social communication, cognitive delays, AAC technologies, fluency, and much more. Rebecca lives in Vancouver, Washington, with her husband, baby boy, and their cat, Pepper. When not practicing speech therapy, she enjoys songwriting, baking, worship leading at her church, and exploring nature with her family.