Meet Our Team

Mrs. Yocham has worked at Brighton since 1995 and has served as a member of the leadership team since 2005. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Science degree in psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University. Julie is a licensed marriage and family therapist and professional counselor. She currently serves as the Early Childhood Intervention Director.

What do you love most about Brighton Center?

I love that no matter how much we grow or how busy our day gets, we hold on to our fellowship with one another as one big family.

What keeps you motivated?

I am always humbled and inspired by the passion and determination staff and families have to helping children reach their dreams.

Which of Brighton's Core Values would others say you embody the most?

Strive for Greatness

What is one thing you can't live without (besides family/friends)?

Laughter

What ONE word describes Brighton's impact?

All encompassing

Ms. Garcia has worked at Brighton since 2008 and has served as a member of the leadership team since 2013. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University in College Station. Monica obtained a Supervisory and Management Certification through the University of the Incarnate Word and the San Antonio Area Foundation in 2019. She is a certified Early Intervention Specialist, an Infant Massage Instructor and currently serves as an Early Childhood Intervention Team Leader.

What do you love most about Brighton Center?

I love getting the opportunity to work alongside so many wonderfully dedicated and committed people, Brighton Center is like family to me!

What keeps you motivated?

The children and families we serve. They inspire and motivate me on a regular basis and make my job so easy!

Which of Brighton's Core Values would others say you embody the most?

Passion with a Purpose

What is one thing you can't live without (besides family/friends)?

It’s a pretty close tie between Chocolate and Coffee!!

What ONE word describes Brighton's impact?

Amazing

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have been with Brighton for over 2 years. I also have a background in communication disorders.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Although it’s hard to choose one, seeing my kiddos take their first steps is by far my favorite. 

What is the best part of your job?

Bringing families together to meet the needs of their children.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

The bond that’s created with the children and families.

What inspires you?

The ability to provide children with the necessary tools to overcome their delays. 

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I studied abroad in 5 countries during my undergrad studies. 

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Feeling Good" by Michael Buble

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#Encouraging

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have been with Brighton almost 2 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

One of the fondest memories I have had is when a mom and I addressed social interaction between herself and her child. The child was possibly on the spectrum and I coached mom to sing to her child while being face to face. The child was extremely in tune with his mom and she was able to keep his attention for longer than usual. His mom just about cried along with myself, it was beyond a beautiful moment!

What is the best part of your job?

Empowering parents with the knowledge to be successful with their children.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

Making a difference in each family's life and showing them that they too can carry over strategies and be the best teacher to their child.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by the many accomplishments I get to see daily from each child I work with.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I was considered failure to thrive as a toddler.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"God is Love" by Chris Renzema

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#WhereEVERYChildMatters

Ms. Molina has worked at Brighton since 2018 as a Certified Early Intervention Specialist and has served on the leadership team since 2021. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and holds a Bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas Pan-American. Janelle has been a Licensed Speech Language Pathology Assistant since 2013 and currently serves as an Early Childhood Intervention Team Leader.

What do you love most about Brighton Center?

I love seeing the Brighton staff engage with families and influence the lives of children.

What keeps you motivated?

Hearing stories or compliments from families that Brighton helped their child reach their milestones whether that was through therapy or early education.

Which of Brighton's Core Values would others say you embody the most?

Passion with Purpose

What is one thing you can't live without (besides family/friends)?

Travel (and my phone!)

What ONE word describes Brighton's impact?

Transformational

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist who has been with Brighton for 14 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

To see a child progress that they no longer qualify for services. 

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is all the relationships that I have built with all my families and their children.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

Being a part of the families and children I work with and seeing children master their goals. It feels amazing to be a part of all their accomplishments.

What inspires you?

My children inspire me.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I’m a cancer survivor.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Krazy" by Pit Bull

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#BestResourcePlaceForChildrenAndFamilies

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have been with Brighton for 7 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Being assigned an infant, to then watching him grow and make so much progress that he didn't even qualify for services with the school at transition.

What is the best part of your job?

Working with all the families and getting to know them and the kids.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

Watching the children grow and progress as well as watching their families grow and progress.

What inspires you?

My friends and family inspire me.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love to watch anything reality tv!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake

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#HelpingToMentorAmazingHumans

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have been at Brighton for 20 Years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

It's not one particular memory but seeing a child and parent interact, laugh, grow, and just be together is a beautiful thing to witness.

What is the best part of your job?

Being able to help families grow together.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love being able to share both the parents and child's triumphs.

What inspires you?

My mother inspires me.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I'm more reserved and quiet than people would imagine!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Wrapped Up" by Natalie Portman from Vox Lux

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#WeEmpowerFamilies

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have been with Brighton for 14 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Every time I hear a child's first words or witness their first steps. 

What is the best part of your job?

Working with the children and their families.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love that each child and their families leave a special impression in my heart. 

What inspires you?

To see the children tackle the most difficult obstacles imaginable. 

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

That I LOVE to scrapbook!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes

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#ChangeMakers #BarrierCrushers #InstaInclusion

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an occupational therapist and have been with Brighton for over a year.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

One of the fondest memories I have is of a "graduation day" for one of my children and being able to see the progress he had made in the time we had spent together. It was such a bittersweet moment for me. I was so excited and happy to see him moving on and making progress but it was definitely hard to say goodbye after all of the hours spend working with him and his family!

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is spending every day with children and their families!

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

What I love most is being able to empower parents to feel like they have the tools to help their children grow and flourish.

What inspires you?

Anyone who is working hard towards a goal. This could be a child determined to get across a room to get a toy so they learn to crawl or a professional athlete determined to win and be the best of the best.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love playing soccer and I ran a marathon!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Like a Prayer" by Madonna

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What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric physical therapist and I have been at Brighton just over a year.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

When I started I was working strictly telehealth with my patients so when we returned to in-person visits I was so excited to finally meeting all of my patients and their families!

What is the best part of your job?

I love seeing my patients make progress. It's why I do what I do! If you love what you do, it isn't work!

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I was raised by teachers and I am a teacher at heart! I love to educate families and help them understand the reasoning behind the strategies I suggest. Seeing the joy and excitement that they have when they help their children progress makes what I do worth while!

What inspires you?

I am inspired by people that weather everything with a positive attitude and a smile on their face.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love the Broadway musical Hamilton!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

I'm not sure that anybody would want to hear me sing, but if I had to I would probably pick some 80's music (Queen, Michael Jackson, Guns 'n Roses).

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#GreatPlaceToWork

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist and have been at Brighton for 7 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

There are so many, but I'll never forget the time that I was at a visit and the child produced their first word (after so many hard working sessions) and mom and I cried because we were both so happy. I still get teary eyed when these little moments happen. I love that I am able to share those happy moments with families.

What is the best part of your job?

Every child is unique and there isn't a speech therapy session that is exactly the same which makes it fun and exciting.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

Not only do I get to see the children grow, but I also get to watch the parents learn and change how they play with their kids! I also love when older siblings get involved and the whole family is working together.

What inspires you?

Knowing that I'm making a positive difference in a child's and family's life.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love watching cartoon movies!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Everybody" by Backstreet Boys

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#Inspiring 

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have worked for Brighton for less than a year but have previously worked as a Child Development teacher for 4 years. I have experience working with children who have developmental delays and disabilities.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

I'm new to Brighton, but look forward to creating these memories while in the field.

What is the best part of your job?

Seeing the children reach their own individual milestones.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love the feeling of teamwork and how dedicated the families are to helping their child.

What inspires you?

Seeding children smile when they reach a small victory.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

My goal was to become an occupational therapist but life took me in a different direction.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Levitating" by Dua Lipa

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#MakingDreamsandPossibiliesHappen

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have worked for Brighton for less than a year.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

I'm new to Brighton, but look forward to creating these memories while in the field.

What is the best part of your job?

The joy that I get in my heart when I see my students getting better each time that I see them. I enjoy knowing that I am helping the children achieve their goals.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

The joy that they see when you genuinely care about how and what they are doing. I love seeing the little smiles on their face when you ask about how they are doing because I really do care about how their feelings and how they are!

What inspires you?

My family inspires me! I see them and I feel like I need to work harder and do more for them. I will always feel like I need to do the most to give them everything that I can.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love to sew clothes! It was a hobby I picked up during quarantine and I fell in love with making clothes for my two youngest babies.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

Any Cody Johnson song! I love his music and probably know every single word to his songs.

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#EndlessPossibilities

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a early intervention specialist and I have worked for Brighton since April of 2021.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

What is the best part of your job?

The part of my job that I am sure to enjoy is seeing the kids gain new skills. Seeing the confidence that children gain from learning/doing something new a real joy for me.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love seeing the bond that children and families have with each other and seeing that bond strengthen when they gain new skills together.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by families that advocate for their children.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I was a Girl Scout troop leader for 6 years and because of Girl Scouts I have come to enjoy camping.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"I Think We're Alone Now" by Tiffany

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#AdvocateForAllChildren

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and I have been with Brighton for less than a year.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Seeing the amazing progress the children are able to make over time.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is playing a role in leveling the playing field for children and their families.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love their unique backgrounds and stories that make them who they are.

What inspires you?

Seeing the difference that is made in the lives of families and children by my colleagues at Brighton inspires me.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I used to want to be a meteorologist!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

Anything Taylor Swift

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#LifeChanging

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have been with Brighton for the past 30 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Seeing the parents light up when their child accomplishes something new. 

What is the best part of your job?

Getting to see the children succeed.  Being privileged to see "the firsts" with the parents.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

Feeling like we are working together to help their child and problem solving together.

What inspires you?

The love of God for the parents and their children. I see God in the love between them. 

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"My Father's Eyes" by Amy Grant or "Bad is bad" by Huey Lewis

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#TheHelpYouNeedToSucceed

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and I have been at Brighton for 15 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Around 10 years ago, I was working with a medically fragile little boy on how to manipulate a pop up toy. He worked hard the entire session to activate them and his mom was so excited when he succeeded.

What is the best part of your job?

I love making a difference in a child's life. Being a part of helping a child meet their milestones is rewarding in itself.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love being able to teach parents how to help their child meet their milestones.

What inspires you?

Despite the obstacles the children face, they are determined to meet their milestones and that is inspiring.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I am actually a shy person and do not like to speak in front of a big crowd.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Stay" by Lisa Loeb

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#HelpingChildrenMeetTheirMilestones

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have been with Brighton for almost 12 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

There was a little girl that I used to visit who was vision impaired and she started showing interest in books with Braille when she was only 2.5 yrs old. Her parents were very involved and they started learning Braille at the little girl’s request so they could all learn this new language together I was truly inspired by their spirit, and perseverance.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is being able to help families by making sure that they are receiving all of the services they deserve. I like to explain to my families about different resources in the community and other programs that they can access.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

What I love the most about working with children and families is to see how they can bond and learn together by coaching and guiding them in the right direction.

What inspires you?

I feel inspired by other coworkers that are very experienced and by the entire team since we truly help each other.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

One thing that some people don’t know about me is that I have two wonderful children and an amazing husband that supports me every day.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"High Hopes" by Panic! At the disco

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#BrightonBestPlaceEver

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a bilingual early intervention specialist and I have been with Brighton for 11 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

My fondest memory was working with a child with Down Syndrome. She was the happiest little girl I have ever met. Helping her to learn how to walk and talk and simply being part of her life for 2 years brought me the greatest joy.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is making a difference in a child's life.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love that I can showcase my creativity and playfulness.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by knowing that I am making a difference in little one's lives.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love to dance! Especially to Cumbia, Salsa, or Reggaetón music.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

#ChildrenLives #HopesDreamsMatter

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#ChildrenLives #HopesDreamsMatter

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an Early Intervention Specialist who has been working with Brighton less than a year.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

I'm new to Brighton, but look forward to making these memories in the field.

What is the best part of your job?

I will be able to help our community one child and families at a time.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

Helping the children to acquire necessary skills to be successful in their future.

What inspires you?

Changing the world to be a better by helping families in my community.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I was a soprano in choir during high school.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

A Celine Dion Song

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#Awesome

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and I have worked for Brighton for almost 11 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

One of my fondest memories was when I would arrive to see this particular child, she would always get excited to see me and would raise up her arms for me to hold her.

What is the best part of your job?

I love working one on one with the children and preparing special activities for them to do during our sessions.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I really like teaching families how to use things in their home to create a fun activity for their children. I also like giving them new ideas about how to use a specific toy or object.

What inspires you?

Helping others is what inspires me.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love to talk, especially about politics.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"And I love you so" by Elvis Presley

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#GreatPeople

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist who has been with Brighton for over 6 years but a total of 10 years with Early Childhood Intervention programs.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Having a child say their first word and smile at their accomplishment.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is getting to work with all of the children and their families.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

That I am able to give the families the tools they need to help their child reach their goals.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by the fact that I get to empower families with the knowledge that I have learned as a childhood professional and teach them how to advocate for their child.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

That I used to be a childcare director.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"I believe I can fly"

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#Unbreakable

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and I have been with Brighton for 19 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

One of my fondest memories was seeing a child walk after his family was told by his doctor that he would never be able to.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is seeing the joy in the parents and children's faces that I work with.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

That I empower and have a role with parents in daily routines of their child.

What inspires you?

The success of the children I work with and watching them reach their goals is my inspiration.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

That I am a giver!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Take a chance on me" by ABBA

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#Passionate

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and I have been at Brighton for 18 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

One of my fondest memories was when I referred one of my children to a orthopedic doctor. I was able to then see the child recover and take their first steps.

What is the best part of your job?

The children I work with is the best part of my job.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love making connections and a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Alos, teaching families how to help their child develop and meet their milestones.

What inspires you?

The passion I see in my co-workers and their dedication. The smile, hugs, and resilience I see in children that I work with, and the difference we make in their lives.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"La Vida Es Un Carnaval" by Celia Cruz or "Carried Away" by George Strait

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#Passion #Dedication #Inclusion

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have worked for Brighton for less than a year.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

I'm new to Brighton, but look forward to creating these memories while in the field.

What is the best part of your job?

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

What inspires you?

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

Create a hashtag to describe Brighton.

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an early intervention specialist and have been with Brighton for 6 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

There are too many fond moments to chose just one. Every child has their own unique story of struggles and accomplishments. Me being able to see their first steps, and see parents with teary eyes after hearing their child's first words is unforgettable. I love that I am able to help our little ones accomplish their goals, it means the world to me.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is that we are able to help and make a difference in the lives of the children and families that we serve.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love to see how families are so involved and determined to help their children reaching their full potential. Our little ones are the true definition of perseverance, they never give up!

What inspires you?

The children and the families we serve inspire me.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I am an open book and a former ECI mom. I feel my own personal experiences make it easier to relate and work with families.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Fight Song" by Rachel Platten

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#Inspiring 

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist and have been with Brighton for 12 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

There are too many to count!

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is helping children and families find a way to communicate with each other. Communication is my love language, so I love helping people learn that communication can take many forms.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love witnessing families and children gaining confidence and strengthening their connection while they work together.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by that spark in the eye of a parent who feels empowered and the child who feels understood. I'm inspired by everything from the small victories to those big moments.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I am adopted, and so is my daughter. My mom, my daughter, and I all have the same middle name.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

That's a tough one. It really depends on the moment and the people with me. I will not be singing solo!

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#BeYourBrightonBest

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a speech-language pathologist and I have been with Brighton for less than a year.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Seeing children communicate with their parents.

What is the best part of your job?

Helping children communicate with their loved ones.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

Helping children communicate with their loved ones.

What inspires you?

My patients

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

As much as I seem like an extrovert, I love being at home with my family.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

I don't like karaoke, I'm too shy for that!

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#DreamJob

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist and I have been at Brighton going on 2 years. However, my total years of experience working with the birth-3 years of age is 16 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Seeing the emotion on a mother's face when they heard their child say "mama" for the first time.

What is the best part of your job?

Helping children and their families learn how communicate better with one another, and seeing how that success really impacts their relationship.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love watching children and their families learn and grow together! To be a part of that process is very rewarding!

What inspires you?

Each family I work with is inspiring in a different way. Being able to watch a child become an independent communicator is such an inspiration!

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

Gosh, I don't know. Probably not much. I'm pretty much an open book!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"American Pie" by Don Mclean. I know every word!

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#RightonBrighton

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist and I have been with the Brighton Center since August 2019. Prior to that, I worked at elementary schools both here in San Antonio and Dallas.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

My favorite moments are when parents reach out to me to tell me something new or exciting that their child did at home. Whether that be using their first 3 word phrase or trying a new sign on their own.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is watching parents light up when they see their child do something for the first time.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love that everyday is a new adventure!

What inspires you?

I am inspired by the progress, no matter how big or small, that both the parents and children experience during our time together.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I've traveled to 16 countries (so far)!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac

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#WeGotThis

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist and have been with Brighton for 4 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Anytime a parent witnesses a goal being met is the best feeling in the world.  

What is the best part of your job?

Being creative and seeing children enjoy learning through play.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

Seeing a parent provide intervention with confidence and generate their own ideas as well as problem solving together.

What inspires you?

The power of positivity!

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I detest sand boxes!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Renegade" by Styx

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#Progress

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a speech-language pathologist and have been with Brighton for over a year. I have 11 years total Early Childhood Intervention experience as an Speech Language Pathologist and an Early Intervention Specialist.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Being able to witness a child say "mom" for the first time.

What is the best part of your job?

Knowing that I'm making a positive impact in the lives of children and families.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

Being able to watch families utilize the strategies I've provided to help children learn to communicate with their parents/caregivers.

What inspires you?

Watching children make progress and parents celebrating their child's accomplishments.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I once worked as a classification intake officer at a detention facility.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac

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#Blessed

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a speech-language pathologist and I have been at Brighton for 20 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

There have been so many over the years! However, what makes the biggest impact on me is when it's time for graduation and we realize the influence we have made when reviewing progress and seeing how emotional the parents are to let go and transition. We become a family!

What is the best part of your job?

Getting to empower parents to make a difference in their child’s life

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love being able to feel like our services give these children a  jump start to success. I enjoy the unique relationships that are built and that GOD allows me to be an instrument in so many families and their lives.

What inspires you?

The small victories that our children make and the growth of our parents throughout the year is what inspires me. 

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

My husband and I are soon to be an empty nesters!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Don't Stop Believing" by Journey

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#GrowthIsNotOnlyFoundByThePersonWhoReceivesTheServicesButEvenMoreSoByTheProvider

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist and I have been with Brighton for 20+ years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

The first time a child I was working with ate by mouth, which were spoonfuls of puree cake for his second birthday. Another fond memory I have is when a child said "mama" for the first time after working on it for almost three years. The family called me back 2 years after graduating from Brighton to let me know that her child got in trouble for talking in class after he struggled so much to develop his language skills.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is working with the families and the children.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

What I love most about working with the children and their families is watching them evolve, grow and transform. I love seeing parents become more comfortable in parenting a child with special needs and the children achieve their milestones.

What inspires you?

The children and their families. Especially when you know that the family's plate is full and they still give it their all with a smile!

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love ghost stories and quote books.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler

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#OnlyAbilities

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist and I have been at Brighton for more than 2 years, with a total of more than 15 years. Altogether I have been a therapist for over 25 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Watching a child and their parents learn to communicate with each other. And watching a child start to develop skills while having fun!

What is the best part of your job?

Working with children and their families as they discover new ways to succeed!

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love being able to provide hope and understanding to children and their families. Also, providing a new may to measure success, step by step.

What inspires you?

Seeing a child and their parents showing pride with their accomplishments. I love reminding them how far their child has come on their journey.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I once acted like a chicken laying an egg on stage. Of course that was a long time ago though!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

Probably a 70's song, I love that era!

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#Hope

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

What is the best part of your job?

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

What inspires you?

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

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What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric occupational therapist and I have been with Brighton for 5 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

It's hard to select one memory after 5 years of amazing achievements, tears (both of joy and concern), hugs and laughs. There are no words that can adequately express how overjoyed I am when my kiddos achieve a new milestone. The videos and texts from parents excitedly proclaiming "look they did it"! A sense of pride and astonishment when a child beats the prognosis given by their specialist. The overwhelming emotions of holding a parent as they cry from a new diagnosis or setback. Searching for the right words and guidance to support them; truly believing that sometimes those words are not from within, but provided from a divine source.

What is the best part of your job?

I get paid to play, snuggle babies, and bring joy…how can you consider that work?!?

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

What inspires you?

My father, he was always my biggest cheerleader, career Navy then retired Civil Servant, always giving so much of himself to others and his country. Though he will claim he missed out on it all and my mom was the hero, his words and "dadisms" as I like to refer to them echo through my head. From the lessons on how to change my oil and tires, how to negotiate, home improvement projects, and how to shake hands and mean it. While I may not have appreciated him when I was young and rebellious, I always respected him and his words were always with me. He taught me log ago that "every person you meet in life is an example to learn from, whether good or bad". IT wasn't until much later that I realized there was more to that statement. While I was busy learning from others, they too are learning from me. Was I the person they wanted to emulate or was I portraying the individual they never wanted to become. I don't always succeed, but in all things I strive to be an example worthy of merit.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

When I went to school to be an Occupational Therapist I never wanted to work with kids. I begged my professor not to make me do a pediatric rotation as I knew there was no way I ever wanted to work with kids. One mandatory pediatric rotation and after 15 years I have never worked with adults.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

I love singing in the car but always chicken out for karaoke. If forced I would probably go with "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac.

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#BrightonMyWorld

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric occupational therapist and have been with Brighton for 21 years. I also worked for Brighton as my first job right out of school for 7 years. I finished school on a Friday and started the following Monday!)

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Recently, a great moment was helping a child and their parents work on using a spoon. It was fun coaching the family over video and seeing the surprise in their faces after just a few trials when their little boy started making some attempts to use the spoon! He dipped the spoon in at least 3 times in a row to eat his yogurt! Another instance was a young boy who has had little interaction with others, his mom loves to paint and when encouraged to offer him a paintbrush he made some strokes! Now he "paints" several times a week with his mom!

What is the best part of your job?

I love meeting with families and children and finding their strengths. I think everyone needs affirmations and encouragement. I like to build self-esteem and confidence and watch it grow!

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

What inspires you?

The things that inspire me are learning about how people have faced a challenge and have figured out how to push through it. When I hear success stories it presses me to want to do more and reassures me not to give up.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I'm a pretty open book. This is not a wowzer, but when I was little I wanted to be an artist! My cousin tried to teach me to draw people. She liked Star Trek so the first drawing we practiced was of Mr. Spock. (Needless to say, I never mastered her art classes.)

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

I would prefer not to sing karaoke, or to sing at all, but if I HAD to... I'd probably sing "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks or "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey.

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#NoLimits

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric occupational therapist and have been with Brighton for 3 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Working with our families in our community to assist in everyday life skills.

What is the best part of your job?

Being able to play all day!

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love that I am able to build relationships with the families we serve.

What inspires you?

Knowing that each person has a bigger purpose in life.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Careless Whisper" by George Michael

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#OT

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am an occupational therapist and I have been at Brighton less than a year.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Seeing the face of a child light up when they have accomplished something we have been working on for a while!

What is the best part of your job?

Helping families and their children achieve their goals.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love building a relationship with the families and their kiddos.

What inspires you?

My main inspiration is my desire to help others!

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I am a BIG Harry Potter fan!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

Any Mamma Mia Song

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#Inspire

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric physical therapist and I have been with Brighton for 32 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

What is the best part of your job?

The hour that I get to be with the family is what it’s all about. Time flies by and it's fun!

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

What I love most is learning from the families that I serve.

What inspires you?

Connecting with people, trying to get inside a child's head to find what motivates them and makes them happy

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I was an officer in the Air Force.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

Amazing Grace

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What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a physical therapist and brand new to Brighton but have 2 years of specific experience in the clinic setting, hospital and in home.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Some of my fondest memories was working with a kiddo on jumping for such a long time, while using different strategies and engagement from family members. The day she jumped by herself for the first time, I cried!

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is helping our kiddos reach their full potential and allowing them to just be kids!

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love equipping and supporting families to provide them with the confidence that they are THE BEST FAMILY for their child. I love that part of my job is showing families how to best support their child and give them the tools to do so.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by people who love to give without condition. People who live with an abundance mindset and love to share their resources (material or knowledge) for the betterment of others.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love running and am currently training for a 1/2 marathon (despite not having anything like a runners build). I also love to dance, and it is one of my favorite forms of stress relief.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Gravity" from Wicked

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#AllAreWelcomeHere

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric physical therapist and have been at Brighton for 8 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

Watching a kiddo take their first steps is always thrilling to witness.

What is the best part of your job?

Babies grow and change so much in their first years; it is a constant explosion of new skills coming online.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

Getting to work with families and helping parents realize the full potential of their child.

What inspires you?

The babies/kiddos that I work with! They are so smart and have so much potential, hope, and joy.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I didn't want to work in pediatrics until I had my own kids.

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen

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#RealizingKidsPotential

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a pediatric physical therapist and I have been with Brighton for almost 6 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

I have so many amazing memories that come to mind! It's always the first steps and the first time a child crawls. Experiencing the joy and excitement with the family is beyond words! 

What is the best part of your job?

Getting to see the progress the kids AND the parents make! Empowering the families to be able to help their babies brings me so much joy. Each goal achieved or milestone met deserves so much celebration and praise! You know that feeling of getting to witness someone's hard work paying off right in front of your eyes? I get to experience that everyday!

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I get to work with the cutest babies and sweetest families. I am challenged to use my knowledge/expertise everyday while making exercise/work fun for the children. I am constantly learning from advancements in the medical field, my coworkers, and the families we work with. I TRULY have the best job in the entire world.

What inspires you?

The wonderful people I work with, the leaders in my field, and the babies that I work with that overcome the odds every single day.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I've wanted to be a Pediatric Physical Therapist since 8th grade! 

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

“Don’t Stop Believin” By Journey!

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#PASSION

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

I am a physical therapist and I have been with Brighton for 6 years.

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

The smile on the family and child's face when they are able to accomplish a goal/activity we have been working on.

What is the best part of your job?

Being able to work with a family to learn their child's abilities and empowering families to assist their child in meeting their goals.

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

I love becoming a part of the family and celebrating with the family as the child makes progress.

What inspires you?

The families that I serve and their selflessness in supporting their child's needs.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

That I like to dance!

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

I'm more of a group karaoke singer…so it would be Don't Stop Believing or Wanna Be

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#FamilyEmpowerment

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

What is the best part of your job?

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

What inspires you?

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

Create a hashtag to describe Brighton.

What is your position at Brighton Center and how long have you worked for Brighton?

What is one of the fondest memories you have while working with a child in the field at Brighton?

What is the best part of your job?

What do you love most about working with children and their families?

What inspires you?

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

You must sing karaoke, what song do you pick?

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