About Us

Annette is a 5th-generation Arizonan and is a mother to three amazing kids. As a mom, she has learned from and supported her own child with Autism.

Annette obtained a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences, as well as a Master of Science in Communication Disorders- Speech Language Pathology, both from Arizona State University. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA (American Speech Language and Hearing Association), a Speech Language Pathologist license from the Arizona Department of Health, and a certificate for Speech Language Pathology from the Arizona Department of Education. 

As an SLP, Annette has supported the communication needs and advocated for students in the public school setting for the past 16 years. This has allowed her to learn about best practices for many different types of communication needs, but she has developed a passion for supporting students in improving social communication and executive functioning. 

Krista was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, where she currently lives with her 3 kids. She has become an advocate for individuals with disabilities through her personal experiences with her children, as well as through her work as a professor at a nearby university.

Krista has a Master's degree in Educational Psychology and Doctorate in Family and Human Development, both from ASU. Her areas of expertise are learning and motivation, accessibility, and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all spaces across the lifespan. 

Through her career and personal experience raising children with disabilities, she has developed an interest and passion for teaching executive functioning and time management skills to others as well as advocating for inclusive learning environments.