Our Team

Kendra Snow, MS CCC- SLP

Education:

M.S. Idaho State University, Speech Language Pathology

B.S. Idaho State University, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Certificates:

ASHA Certification

 

Licenses:
Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathology

Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Speech and Hearing Sciences Licensure Board

My husband and I were both born and raised in Idaho raised our children in Idaho.  As a mother,  I always wanted my kids to have the best opportunities and tools they needed to become confident and successful in all they desire in life.   As an SLP in the schools, I wanted to make a difference and provide everyone with the best tools and opportunities to reach their full potential also.

While working in schools, I saw so many kids struggle to make progress in speech, which led me to further research in speech sound disorders, the oral structure and motor patterns of speech.  After working for school districts for years. I decided I want to make a bigger difference by providing a more focused, specialized therapy.  I now treat speech disorders with a special interest and training in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.  I also saw the need for private therapy services in Caldwell and surrounding areas.  I wanted to make sure that people in rural areas have the opportunity to find and use these services also.

I am dedicated to building trusting and collaborative relationships with kids, their families and other professionals and devoted to the big picture of well being. 

I believe that empowering families with the tools needed for continued growth, outside of therapy sessions, advances progress.

 
 

Melissa Mazzaglia, M.S. CF SLP

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Communication,  Boise State University  2008

Master of Science Speech-Language Pathology, Idaho State University 2019

Speech Language Pathologist- Clinical Fellow

 
I love Idaho and I hope I never have to leave this wonderful western state where I get to enjoy the four seasons and many amazing outdoor activities. I was born and raised in Boise and I currently live in Caldwell with my wonderful husband of 16 years, my two sons, Luke and James, and our three adopted pound puppies!
 
My former life in corporate management left me unfulfilled and after doing a lot of research I stumbled upon speech-language pathology and I could not get enough! Human connectedness is what makes life fulfilling and communication is the key.
 
So I embarked on a new journey through graduate school to learn the philosophy and science of how to positively help others who struggle to communicate effectively. Now I always have a smile on my face and the best daily gifts are when I see the kids I work with achieve their goals and make themselves and their parents proud! I am so thankful to have worked with and studied under several hardworking SLPs in the valley while working in elementary schools, adult outpatient rehab, and pediatric private practice. It is true! When we go beyond words and focus on communication all people can find connectedness.

Hannah Woody, MS CCC-SLP

Education: 

M.S. Idaho State University, 2021, Speech-Language Pathology

B.S. California University of Pennsylvania, 2019, Communication Sciences and Disorder

 

Certificates:

ASHA Certification

MDTP (McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program)

 

License:

Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Speech and Hearing Sciences Licensure Board

 

Hi everyone, my name is Hannah Woody and I am a CF-SLP at Beyond Words Speech and Language Services. I received my B.S., in Communication Sciences and Disorder from California University of Pennsylvania in 2019. I then attended Idaho State University and received my M.S. in Speech-language Pathology in 2021. I love being able to assess and treat both children and adult clients.

In the summer of 2021, I completed an internship at St. Alphonsus Medical Center/STARS in Ontario, Oregon where I assessed and treated adults and children who had swallowing/feeding deficits, TBIs, expressive/receptive language disorders, and articulation disorders. Another passion of mine is orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) and helping both children and adults correct their tongues’ negative compensatory patterns! I am also certified in Speak OUT! and LOUD Crowd Training which focuses on strengthening an individual’s voice who has Parkinson’s Disease.

When I am not performing SLP duties, you can find me hiking a mountain, climbing a rock formation, or drinking a cup of coffee at a local cafe!

Cassandra Snow, Office Manager

As the Office Manager at Beyond Words, I have the privilege of meeting and getting to know all the delightful families that come through the clinic. It’s such a pleasure to see the warm-hearted Speech Pathologists make a difference; I swear I see it when kids walk through our doors. 

 

I am also an Idaho native!  When I am not working, I love to explore, whether it be downtown Caldwell or in the woods.