The Story of SLR Center
We were formed from the highly successful practice known as Associates in Communication Therapies, PC founded by Marcia Jenison in 1984. Mrs. Jenison’s practice emphasized professionalism, integrity, honesty and respect for children with speech, language, swallowing and reading deficits in the Chattanooga area. We changed the name in February 2006 to more accurately describe the nature of our services but we continue to maintain those same high standards at the SLR Center.
“We came to the SLR Center discouraged about our daughter’s reading progression but are so pleased now with the progress she has made in just a few months. She is actually choosing to read on her own now.”
— Sarah F.
Rebecca Iwanczyk M.A., CCC-SLP
Owner/CEO and Speech-Language Pathologist
Rebecca began working at The Speech Language Reading Center in July 2005 after moving from Orlando, Florida where she attended and graduated from the University of Central Florida. She is passionate about helping children of all ages reach their full potential. She is a certified NeuroNet provider and is trained in the four Lindamood Bell programs to improve fluency and comprehension in all areas of learning. Rebecca lives in Ooltewah with her husband Tony and her two boys. She loves reading, music, and spending time in nature.
Kristina Gibbs, M.S., CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow
Kristina graduated from Western Kentucky University with her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology. Prior to attending there, she graduated with her B.A. from Lee University in 2019. She has always had a passion for three main things—language, literacy, and people. While at the SLR Center, she is excited to help families take steps towards their goals and discover just how spectacular the world of language can be. Over the years she has donned the various hats of daycare teacher, writing tutor, and K-12 Language Arts tutor. When she is not in the office you may find her clambering over hiking trails, paintbrushes, bookshelves, notebooks—you name it!
Christian Irwin M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Christian has worked at SLRC since 2004. She earned her Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from Murray State....Go Racers!! Christian works in both the school and clinical setting. She currently serves as the SLP at an elementary and middle school. She loves working with kids in PK- 8th grade. Christian moved to Chattanooga after visiting when she was a camp counselor at Camp Skyline. She has always loved the mountains and knew that she had to move here to enjoy all that Chattanooga has to offer. Christian LOVES cheering on the Kentucky wildcats and Pittsburgh Steelers!!
Tanya Wilkinson M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Tanya has worked for SLR Center since 2005. After earning her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Loma Linda University in 2000, she began her professional career in the public elementary school setting in Riverside, California. Tanya has always loved the Chattanooga area, having attended Southern Adventist University, so when the opportunity to move back presented itself in 2005, she jumped at the chance! Tanya currently works in both school and clinic settings, partnering with teachers and families to improve her clients’ speech, language, and reading skills. When not working, Tanya spends time with her two children and enjoys outdoor activities, such as horseback riding and hiking.
Joan Clark M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Joan began working for SLR Center in 2010. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology from Penn State and her Master’s degree from the University of Houston in Communication Disorders. Most of Joan’s 30+ year career has been in public schools. During that time, she wrote two children’s novels about a boy with Asperger Syndrome, was part of an Autism Team, and honed her skills in the area of high functioning autism as she worked on the team. She has worked with Carol Gray and is highly skilled in writing social stories. Her expertise in the area of social communication disorders is highly respected. Joan is married with two adult children. She enjoys hiking, traveling, and above all, family gatherings.
Megan Moore, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Megan is a Chattanooga native that joined the team in July 2022. Since obtaining her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, she has worked in the school setting for over 12 years, as well as in the medical setting. Megan believes in finding the unique quality in each child and using that to build a relationship, which helps him or her in finding the joy and excitement in communicating. When she is not working, Megan enjoys spending time on the boat or being active outdoors with her twins and husband, as well as choreographing and doing gymnastics.
Kimberly Green, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kimberly returned to The Speech Language Reading Center in 2019 after several years of working part-time and home-educating her 2 children. Primarily, she has worked in the public schools with both elementary and secondary students and in private practice. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas in 1993 and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1995. She has a passion for helping children learn to read and write and overcome communication challenges. Kimberly is married and has two teen children. She enjoys reading, hiking, and painting with watercolors.
Susan Sasse
M.Ed. Senior Psychological Examiner
Susan has been working with special education students for over 30 years. She gained her Master's degree from Georgia State University in Family Therapy. Influenced by her work with children with Autism and Behavior disorders, she went on to get her certification as a School Psychologist and Licensed Psychological Examiner. Susan has worked with Lee University, Chattanooga Christian School, and Hamilton County Schools. She and her husband, Jim, have two grown children who are adopted from Asia. They live on Signal Mountain and have almost a zoo worth of animals! They attend Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Cheryl Slack
Office Manager
Cheryl joined the SLR Center team in May 2017. She is experienced in office management having worked in a number of businesses and non-profit organizations in the Chattanooga area for over 25 years. When not busy at the office, Cheryl enjoys cooking, reading, and long weekend visits to see her children and grandchildren in North and South Carolina.
