Nancy is a speech/language pathologist and early intervention specialist who has worked with children birth-5 years and their families for many years. She also worked as an SLP in Wheeling Early Childhood Center, until her recent retirement. Nancy has presented at the local, state and national level on numerous topics related to language/literacy, and the impact on chidren and families of cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Nancy is adjunct faculty at National Louis University and on the advisory board for the Speech/Language Department at Midwestern University.