Speech Language Pathologists

Melisa Lummus M.S. CCC/SLP - Clinic Manager

Melisa is a Speech Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA). Melisa graduated with her Bachelor's Degree from SFA, as well as her Master's Degree. She began her experience at HLA as a part-time assistant speech therapist. She completed her clinical fellowship here, and then became a speech language pathologist. In 2012 she became the clinic manager.

Melisa has more than 23 years of speech therapy experience in a variety of settings including hospital care, schools, and home health. She has experience working with a wide array of patients, ages, and disorders, but especially enjoys working with pediatric feeding. She has extensive expertise with feeding and uses Beckman Oral Motor Interventions. She is a certified VitalStim provider.

In her free time, Melisa enjoys reading, camping, and vacations with her family. Melisa has 4 grown children and 2 sweet grandchildren.

Andrea Curbow M.S. CCC-SLP

Andrea is a Speech Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA). She has dedicated many years of service to HLA. Andrea graduated with her Bachelor's Degree and her Master's Degree from SFA.

Andrea has worked in a variety of settings, including long term care, outpatient/inpatient rehabilitation, and hospital care. She loves working with adults and children of all ages and their families. Andrea has extensive experience working with aphasia, dysphagia, and speech and language disorders.

In her free time, Andrea's husband and 4 children keep her busy. She loves being outdoors doing activities like fishing, hunting, and camping with her family.

Caylee Moore M.S. CCC/SLP

Caylee is a Speech Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA). She has dedicated more than 5 years of service to HLA, beginning her experience here in September 2016. Caylee graduated from Panola College with her Associates Degree in 2008. She then attended Stephen F. Austin and received her Bachelor’s Degree in 2010 and her Master’s Degree in 2012.

Caylee worked in a variety of settings before arriving at HLA, including adult rehabilitation, acute care, and pediatric outpatient. She has experience working with a wide array of patients, ages, and disorders, but especially enjoys working with pediatrics and new outside of the box cases. Caylee has extensive expertise in the treatment of Language Disorders as well as genetic disorders such as Down Syndrome, Fragile X, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

In her free time, Caylee prefers to spend time with her family and two dogs. She loves to read and considers herself a foodie! She has a fondness for traveling to new places and considers Disney World the happiest place on earth!

Emily Ripley M.S. CCC-SLP

Emily is a Speech Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA). She began her Hettie Legg journey in August of 2022. Emily graduated from Northeastern State University in 2013.

In her free time, Emily likes to paint, draw, do wood burning art, read, and write. She loves to be outdoors and has a fun loving dog to adventure with.

Helen Cramm M.S. CCC-SLP

Helen is a Speech Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA). She has dedicated just over a year of service to HLA, beginning her experience here in August 2021. Helen graduated from Baylor University with her Bachelor’s Degree in 2017. She then continued at Baylor and earned her Master’s Degree in 2019.

Helen has worked in outpatient care since she graduated, and she has experience working with a wide array of patients, ages, and disorders. She especially enjoys working with pragmatic language in patients of all ages with Autism, ADHD and history of TBI’s. Helen is PROMPT certified and has extensive experience in the treatment/evaluation of patients in need of speech generating devices.

In her free time, Helen prefers to spend time with her family and her dog. She loves trying out new skills or crafts and is often imagining up creative projects or endeavors.

Kalisha Wade M.S. CCC-SLP

Kalisha is a Speech Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA). Before beginning her experience at HLA in 2011, Kalisha worked in Bryan ISD. She dedicated more almost 9 years of service to HLA until, in July 2020, she left HLA to work in NISD, She returned to HLA in August 2022. Kalisha graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders in 2006 from SFA, and continued at SFA to obtain her Master's Degree in 2008.

Kalisha is a member of the Texas Speech and Language Association (TSHA) as well as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA). In 2018/2019, Kalisha was selected as the Top SLP in Nacogdoches, Tx by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals. Her biography has been spotlighted in "Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare" which recognizes Healthcare Providers of excellence.

Kalisha has extensive experience working with children diagnosed with disorders such as Autism, learning disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. Her goal is "that by the completion of therapeutic intervention, every child/client leaves with a 'voice' allowing them to effectively communicate with their families and in society."

In her free time, Kalisha loves to spend quality time and travel with her husband Brandon and her 2 children. Kalisha loves to spend time worshipping God, and is empowered by Him to help assist individuals with minimal speech capabilities.

Mary Crocker M.S. CCC-SLP

Mary joined the Hettie Legg and Associates team in June of 2013. She is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Mary is a certified Lee Silverman Voice Treatment LOUD (LSVT LOUD®) Certified Clinician. LSVT LOUD® is an effective speech treatment for individuals with Parkinson disease and other neurological diseases. Mary holds a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Bachelor of Music Performance degree in Voice from the University of North Texas.

As a classically trained soprano, Mary has a passion for the care and treatment of the human voice. She works enthusiastically with young and elderly, utilizing both traditional and advanced techniques to help each of her patients. Mary presented her Graduate Research Study, “Impact of Cheerleading on Acoustic Measure of Vocal Function: A Cross-Sectional Study” with Dr. Christine Bergan at the world renowned Annual Voice Foundation Symposium in Philadelphia, PA in 2012. Mary speaks to community groups about voice disorders and treatment techniques. Mary is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association (TSHA), the ASHA SIG-03 Voice and Upper Airway Disorders Special Interest Group, the Kappa Delta Pi educational honor society, and is a Gold Award recipient and lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.

Abigail Delgado SLP-A

Abi is a Speech Language Pathology Assistant. She has dedicated more than a decade of service to HLA, beginning her journey here in 2010 as a transporter/translator, while she was attending SFA. She then obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders in 2016.

Abi has experience working as a bilingual Spanish/English SLP-A and treats a variety of patients with language and articulation disorders.

Abi has 3 children, and enjoys spending time with her family. She loves being a soccer and cheer mom!

Meagan Clarke SLP-A

Meagan is a Speech Language Pathology Assistant. She began her journey at HLA in Jan 2023. Meagan graduated from SFA with her Bachelor's Degree in Dec 2022. Meagan especially loves working with articulation disorders and collaborating with other therapists.

Meagan is adventurous and loves to spend time with her family and friends in her free time. She considers herself a foodie!

Jasmine Ayala SLP-A

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If you have questions or would like to learn more about the services we offer at HLA, please contact us at 936-564-6907. We have English and Spanish speaking staff available to take your calls.

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