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Meet Our Team
THE SUNSHINE TEAM
Jessica Scheidt, MS/CCC-SLP
Director of Sunshine Speech Therapy, PLLC
Jessica is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist, the founder of Sunshine Speech Therapy.
After more than 20 years of working with children and families, Jessica saw firsthand how difficult it could be for families in rural communities to find quality pediatric services. What started as one therapist traveling from home to home quickly grew into a grassroots mission: to build a team of incredible professionals who shared the same passion for helping children thrive.
Today, that mission has grown into a team of dedicated speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and special education teachers. Jessica believes that the best outcomes happen when families are supported by therapists who genuinely love what they do and care deeply about the children they serve.
Jessica has a special passion for helping children find their voice. She is recognized by Apraxia Kids as a provider for children with childhood apraxia of speech and enjoys working with children who have complex communication needs. Whether she's in a therapy session, mentoring a new clinician, or collaborating with families, her focus is always on helping each child reach their fullest potential.
Building Sunshine has never just been about growing a business—it has always been about building a community. Jessica is incredibly proud of the team she has assembled and strives to create a workplace where clinicians feel valued, supported, and excited to come to work each day. She believes that when therapists are happy, encouraged, and able to maintain a healthy work-life balance, children and families receive the very best care.
For Jessica, Sunshine is more than an agency. It's a family of professionals working together to make a difference—one child, one family, and one community at a time.
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Lindsay Czechowski MS/CCC-SLP
Lindsay is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist. With a strong medical background and a passion for helping others, she brings energy, enthusiasm, and a highly engaging style to every session. Lindsay incorporates creativity and humor into her therapy, making sessions enjoyable while still maintaining a strong focus on meaningful progress. Her ability to connect with individuals through a warm, lighthearted approach helps build trust, increase participation, and foster confidence. Her dedication as a Speech-Language Pathologist shines through as she supports each individual’s communication journey.
Madeline Horst, OTR/L
Madeline graduated from from Gannon University in 2024 with a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. She has a passion for bringing joy and individualized care to children and families while building strong relationships with everyone she works with. She helps children with the confidence and skills they need to feel successful in their everyday routines at home, school, and beyond.
Tiffney Malloy, TOD
Tiffney has spent the last 30+ years in the education field working with students and families as a teacher for the deaf and hearing impaired and as a remediation specialist. She believes that every child has their own unique needs and because of this, she takes great pleasure in helping each child discover their own unique talents, as well as learning pathways to overcoming obstacles they face. As a teacher for the hearing impaired, her job requires communication and coordination between families, students, and schools, so that each child receives the necessary modifications and skill training for success in a public or private school education. They are then able to carry these learned skills into their future careers.
Necole Hubbard, OTR/L
With years of experience in pediatric occupational therapy, Necole brings expertise in addressing a wide variety of OT needs, along with a sunny and approachable personality. Her passion for helping children reach their full potential makes her a trusted and valued member and OT supervisor on our team.
Andrea Monk, MS/CF-SLP
Andrea brings brings both talent and enthusiasm to our Sunshine team. With hands-on experience in pediatric therapy, she combines her energy and dedication to support children in developing clear speech and strong language skills. Services focus on improving articulation (speech sound production) as well as enhancing expressive and receptive language, including sentence structure, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. She brings a warm, positive energy to every session, creating an environment where children feel comfortable, motivated, and excited to participate. Her calm and patient approach allows each child the time and support they need to learn at their own pace, even when tasks are challenging. She consistently meets children where they are, offering encouragement and gentle guidance to build confidence and foster steady progress.
Alyssa is Speech-Language Pathologist with experience supporting children in early intervention, preschool, and school-based settings. She is passionate about helping children find their voice and build meaningful communication skills that carry over into their everyday lives. Her clinical interests include autism, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication), gestalt language processing, and childhood apraxia of speech. She uses a child-led, play-based approach and is committed to providing neurodiversity-affirming therapy that honors each child’s unique strengths, communication style, and developmental path. She values strong collaboration with families and caregivers and strive to create therapy that is both engaging and practical. As a mom of four, she understands the importance of realistic strategies that can be carried over into daily routines.
Alyssa Cicero, MS/CCC-SLP
Joelle Evans, Billing Coordinator/Executive Assistant to the Director
Joelle Evans is a dedicated Early Intervention Service Coordinator. With firsthand experience as a mother navigating Early Intervention (EI) and CPSE services for her child, Joelle brings both professional expertise and personal passion to her role. She is committed to supporting families and therapists in Western, NY. Joelle also serves as Billing Coordinator and Executive Assistant. With a strong background in administrative support, finance, and human services, she understands the ins and outs of running a growing business.
Kelly Washburn, Special Education Teacher (SEIT)
With more than 20 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher, Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and enthusiasm to every child and family she serves. Her joyful, energetic personality creates a welcoming environment where children feel confident, supported, and excited to learn.
Kelly has a remarkable ability to recognize each child's unique strengths and uses those strengths as the foundation for growth and success. She believes that every child is capable of achieving meaningful progress when given the right support, encouragement, and individualized instruction.
Lisa Snider-Gauthier, Special Education Teacher (SEIT)
With decades of experience, Lisa is an incredible asset to our team. She brings both deep professional expertise and invaluable personal knowledge to her work with our youngest learners. Over the years, she has dedicated her career to supporting children with multiple disabilities. Today, she uses that lifetime of insight to guide families and help toddlers and preschoolers thrive during their most crucial early stages of growth.