Meet the PODD Trainers
Get to know the certified PODD trainers who lead our workshops, trainings, and community events. Explore the profiles below to learn more about their backgrounds, specialties, and upcoming trainings.
Our trainers are experienced professionals who bring years of knowledge in AAC, PODD implementation, and communication support. Each trainer is committed to helping families, educators, and teams learn how to use PODD effectively in everyday environments.
Jamie Bodden Austin, M.S. CCC-SLP/L
PODD Trainer, Assistive Technology Facilitator,
Location: Illinois
Trains In: Anywhere in the USA, Scotland, Ireland
Trains In: Anywhere in the USA, Scotland, Ireland
Linda J. Burkhart,
Consultant / Trainer
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Trains In: Anywhere
Trains In: Anywhere
Kelly Fonner, M.S.
AT Consultant, Special Education Teacher
Location: Wisconsin
Trains In: Anywhere in the USA and Canada
Trains In: Anywhere in the USA and Canada
Melissa Freeman, M.S. CCC-SLP, M. Ed. ATP
Location: Maryland
Trains In: All of USA
Trains In: All of USA
Dr. Michelle M. Hicks, Ed. D, M. Ed.
Assistive Technology Resource Teacher, General Educator
Location: Maryland
Trains In: USA
Trains In: USA
Kathy Look Howery, PhD
Consultant
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Trains In: Canada
Trains In: Canada
Carolyn O’Hearn, M.A., CCC-SLP, Ed.S
Director of Elementary Pathway Programs and Special Education Literacy Outcomes
Location: Michigan
Trains In: States Near Michigan
Trains In: States Near Michigan
Molly Riggs, M.S. CCC-SLP/ATP
Program Consultant for Assistive Technology
Location: Maryland
Trains In: Anywhere in the USA
Trains In: Anywhere in the USA
Heather Roach, MAT
Education Consultant, Special Education Teacher, Parent of a Complex Communicator
Location: Missouri
Trains In: United States of America, Canada, South America, Europe
Trains In: United States of America, Canada, South America, Europe
Rebecca Sobolevsky, MS, CCC-SLP
SLP/AT Consultant
Location: Colorado
Trains In: Colorado
Trains In: Colorado
Ali Steers, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Location: Agoura Hills, California
Trains In: Locations within driving distance from Los Angeles
Trains In: Locations within driving distance from Los Angeles
Laura Taylor, MEd
Presenter
Location: Michigan
Trains In: Midwest USA
Trains In: Midwest USA
River Wilson, MSc R.SLP, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Trains In: Canada
Trains In: Canada