SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

Pamela is a new graduate who loves working with kids in a multi-disciplinary environment. Working in Before and After School Care and also as a speech pathologist.

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In 5 words or less… Who are you?
A child on the inside.
What do you do? (profession) and why??
I am a speech pathologist. Because I love talking and I believe everyone should be able to share their stories and ideas.
What do you love most about your profession?
Meeting the children and getting to know their personalities, stories and dreams.
What aspirations do you have for joining the team at SFFC?
Continuous professional development and being able to learn and adapt the strategies from other disciplines to make therapy more effective.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
The power to understand and speak every language including baby talk and animal speak because it would be interesting to know what they are thinking.
What breed of dog best describes you and why?
Corgi because I’m playful, friendly and I can’t run fast.
What colour best describes your personality and why?
Blue because I’m a calm person and make decisions through reflection.
Favourite quote, comment, or words of wisdom?
Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.
If you could be a dinosaur, what would you be?
A velociraptor because I can run very fast and jump out to scare people.
Favourite TV show or movie made for ‘children’?
Mulan because Mushu was hilarious and the strong female lead was inspirational.
Most embarrassing (PG) story…
Back in 2007, when wireless internet dongles first came out, I walked into the shop and bought one. I was so excited that I was rummaging through the bag whilst I was walking out of the store. Then, BANG. I walk right into the crystal clear glass. I had to shake my head because I was so stunned. I walk away from the face print on the glass to the laughter of the store clerks behind me.
Funniest Kid Quote/story..
Child walks over and holds my hand. I say hello then child pulls me down so that we are face to face.
Child: (with a serious expression) I don’t know.
Me: You don’t know what?
Child: Um…(long pause)…I don’t know about elephants.
Me: What don’t you know about elephants?
Child: I don’t know. (walks away)