Who We Are
Emily Grant Grinshpon
Emily earned her Bachelors degree from Penn State University and her Masters in speech-language pathology from Hunter College. With a strong clinical skill set and a warm, child-friendly personality, Emily is able to help children progress towards their speech and language goals while engaging them in the process.
Lina Fox
Lina Fox earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the State University of New York College at Oneonta and a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from New York Medical College. She was inducted into the Alpha Eta Honor Society for academic excellence and leadership while completing her graduate studies.
Elizabeth “EJ” Espada
EJ is a dynamic, knowledgeable and creative therapist who is dedicated to helping her clients achieve success. EJ earned her Master’s degree from Columbia University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. EJ has worked in both elementary and middle schools, providing curriculum based interventions for students requiring various types of support.
Amanda Tighe
As a full-time speech- language pathologist, Amanda brings a wide knowledge base and clinical expertise in treatment of various speech language disorders. Prior to pursuing a career in speech language pathology, Amanda was employed by TheraCare in Early Intervention developing IFSP's and treatment programs for children under three years of age and as a Service Coordinator.
Emelia Kassner
Emelia Kassner, M.S. CCC-SLP received her Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Marquette University. While pursuing her masters, she was selected for a prestigious research position in the field of motor speech disorders.
Kate Bither
Kate earned her masters degree in speech language pathology at Columbia University. As a seasoned speech-language pathologist, Kate has worked in variety of settings such as private practice, schools, rehabilitation and medical settings. Most currently, in addition to her time at DP, Kate is on the pediatric acute care team and pediatric feeding/swallowing team at NYU/Rusk Rehab.
Lindsey Disabella
Kikki Short
Kikki Short has both a Bachelors and a Masters degree from Yale, and has been teaching both learning and non-learning disabled students for the past 14 years. She excels in helping students write, study, organize, and learn in their own best way. She has served as an "executive functioning coach" teaching and empowering students to plan, initiate and break down their assignments into manageab