Meet the Team
Dynamic Therapy Associates is proud to introduce you to our amazing staff of speech language pathologist, SLP assistants, and management team members. Our team of speech language pathologists have Master's Degrees in Speech Language Pathology, are certified by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association and have their Georgia Licenses to practice Speech Language Pathology. We strive to provide the highest degree of services though an evidence based approach provided by therapists who have extensive on-going continuing education in the field of speech language pathology. We are dedicated to supporting all types of families, including foster and LGBT parents and friends. Our administrative team is made of up families and allies of people with disabilities and can help you navigate funding and community services. In addition, they're all just super nice, caring individuals who have a true desire to improve the lives of their patients and families! Welcome to our DTA family!
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Vicki Clarke
CEO of Dynamic Therapy & DTA Schools | MS CCC-SLP
Vicki Clarke is the Owner and President of Dynamic Therapy Associates, Inc and DTA SCHOOLS. After graduating from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill in 1991 she worked in public and private schools, adult day programs, and private practice. Vicki is a Speech Language Pathologist and Augmentative Communication Specialist specializing in state-of-the-art AAC and AT equipment. She regularly attends and presents at local, state and national assistive technology conferences, speech language pathology conferences and family-focused meetings. She also consults for national and international AT service, equipment and software manufacturers, as well as professional organizations. When Vicki is not working, she enjoys playing with her pups, kickboxing, weightlifting and couch surfing.
Chuck Clarke
Chief Financial Officer of Dynamic Therapy Associates, DTA Schools | B.A. Business Management, B.A. Economics
After 22 years in large corporate America, in 2010, Chuck took on a new challenge in the small business world, joining wife, Vicki, in expanding and developing new ventures with Dynamic Therapy Associates and DTA Schools. A graduate of North Carolina State University, Chuck has dual degrees in business management and economics. He manages the finances and general operations of our company. When he's not at DTA, Chuck can be found playing tennis and hanging out with his "chiweenies" Hudson and Mika, and their golden retriever sister, Penni.
Ellen Grade
Speech Language Pathologist, AAC Specialist | M.Ed. CCC-SLP
Ellen received her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). Prior to working at DTA, Ellen worked in a specialized private school for students with language disorders, where she received her Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Certificate. While working at the school, Ellen initiated an articulation program to serve children with speech sound disorders and phonological disorders. Ellen has traveled to Kenya twice to work in medical clinics with non-verbal children and provide families with low-tech communication boards, which sparked her desire to work more with AAC! In her spare time, Ellen can be found reading, eating, spending time with friends and family, and planning her next trip (currently, she has traveled to 48 countries!).
Amber Kirscher
Speech Language Pathologist, AAC Specialist | M.Ed. CCC-SLP
Amber graduated from Valdosta State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Communication Disorders. She continued her education at VSU, graduating in 2010 with a Master of Education in Communication Disorders. Following graduation, Amber worked simultaneously in school and clinical settings. She joined Dynamic Therapy Associates in 2016. Amber enjoys creating unique lessons and materials for her students. You can often find her patients making snowmen, playing in pretend aquariums and reading storybooks!
Chelsea McCown Wesche
Speech Language Pathologist, AAC Specialist | M.Ed. CCC-SLP
Chelsea graduated from the University of Georgia with her Bachelors and then Masters degrees in Speech Pathology in 2013. She worked for Cobb County for three years in an Elementary School with a range of kiddos, from 2nd graders with articulation to self contained Haven units, as well as a FOCUS class and multiple MID classes. She has a special place in her heart for the nonverbal kiddos who so desperately wanted to be seen and heard. That developed a passion in her for not only helping children communicate, but helping them build confidence, as well. A singer/songwriter, Chelsea loves incorporating music into therapy as much as possible with singing, keyboard, and guitar playing!
Jessica Standard
Speech Language Pathologist, AAC Specialist | M.Ed. CCC-SLP
Jessica grew up in Powder Springs, Georgia, but she is originally from Pensacola, Florida. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She decided to stay at UGA for her master’s in Speech language pathology. Prior to starting at Dynamic Therapy, Jessica worked in school and skilled nursing settings. She has worked with a varied caseload from babies and young children to adults. Jessica stays busy with her 3 children. She also enjoys watching college football-Go Dawgs!
Amalia Vlachos
Speech Language Pathologist, AAC Specialist | M.A. CCC-SLP
Amalia is originally from Rapid City SD. She attended the University of Minnesota where she received a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and a Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology. She moved to Georgia with her husband and two children in 2009. She has experience working in a variety of settings, including preschools, elementary schools, skilled nursing facilities, and an adult day program. She has provided speech and language therapy for children and adults with various diagnoses including receptive and expressive language delay, articulation and phonological disorders, apraxia, pragmatic language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, Rett Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Visual/Hearing Impairments. She has been with Dynamic Therapy Associates for 9 years, where, in addition to providing speech and language therapy, she specializes in the evaluation and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication systems. In her spare time Amalia enjoys spending time with family and watching movies. She looks forward to working with individuals and families from various backgrounds to meet their communication needs.
Shari Willingham
Office Manager, SGD Funding Coordinator | SLP-A
Shari was born and raised in New York and moved to Georgia over 25 years ago. She first became involved at DTA because she's mom to a son who has Autism who attended therapy here at DTA. She joined the staff over 10 years ago and since then have gone from part time office help to a licensed SLP-A with over 200 hours of specialized training. Shari is our "go-to" person for all questions about Medicaid, waivers and device funding! Shari enjoys interacting with all of our families and sharing her own experiences as a special needs mom. Her favorite time of year is Fall because she is a die hard UGA Football fan!
Barbara DellaPiana
AAC Technician, DTA Schools | SLP-A
Barbara is a native Bostonian who moved south over 20 years ago. With over 20 years of administrative and IT experience, she officially joined DTA Schools in 2019. Barbara works tirelessly with our teachers, SLPs and guardians to create communication materials, program and train partners to use speech generating devices (SGD). With over 200 hours of specialized training, Barbara has developed in-depth knowledge of how the devices operate and is passionate about helping others learn and understand. Barbara enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially at the beach. She also loves a good do-it yourself project!
Patti Schrock
Administrative Assistant | B.S. Early Childhood Education
Patti was born and raised outside Chicago and moved to Georgia 29 years ago. As a mom of a special needs son, she was first introduced to DTA when her son began attending therapy here. Two years ago, she joined our staff at DTA working in the front office. As a special needs parent herself, she loves meeting our families and watching our patients as their communication skills improve. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.