Beth Adkisson Fleming, M.S., CCC-SLP
Owner, Executive & Clinical Director, Speech-Language Pathologist
Beth’s passion for supporting individuals with special needs ignited during her middle school years when she volunteered in an Autism/TEACCH classroom in Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from N.C. State University in 2001 and her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 2009.
With a profound dedication to working with autistic children and adolescents, Beth employs a play-based approach to harness their strengths and address developmental challenges. She also applies neurodiversity affirming treatment approaches with the neuridivergent population. Her expertise spans a spectrum of conditions, including Severe/Profound Developmental Delays, articulation/phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, language disorders, oral motor/feeding issues, and various developmental disabilities. Beth holds certifications in Beckman Oral Motor, SOS Approach to Feeding, Talk Tools, LAMP therapy approaches, and is Level 1 PROMPT trained. She is also passionate about mentoring new SLP graduates, providing support and guidance during their Clinical Fellow year.
Beth’s career encompasses serving preschool and school-aged children in public school and community settings before transitioning to private outpatient therapy in 2010. Alongside her hands-on work with children, she enjoys the challenges of managing a private practice, guiding Chatterbox towards its mission of enabling children to achieve their fullest potential.
Recognized for her contributions, Beth was inducted into the 2019 Savannah Magazine New Guard and received the Sara Blakely Red Backpack Fund grant.
Residing in beautiful Thunderbolt, GA, Beth shares her home with her husband, son, daughter, two Vizsla pups (Hank and Ellie), and two cats (Bo and Dexter). In her leisure, she relishes family time, travels, boating, supports Georgia Southern football, and unwinds in the backyard on sunny days.
Cristy Kutz
Administrative Director/HR Manager
Cristy is originally from Denver Colorado. She graduate from Arizona State University with a B.S in Exercise Science. Cristy has lived on the Big Island of Hawaii, Greenville South Carolina, New Jersey, Atlanta, and finally settling to Richmond Hill in the summer of 2016 with her husband, and two children. Cristy has over 10 years’ experience working in the medical field in various positions. Cristy joined Chatterbox in July 2018. In her free time she loves to spend time with her family, going on adventures, exploring around town or taking day trips.
Crystal Cheek
Referrals Coordinator/Scheduler
Crystal is an alumna of Clemson University where she received her BA in education. She moved from South Carolina to Richmond Hill in 2005 with her husband and two children. Crystal joined the Chatterbox family as Referrals Coordinator/Scheduler in July 2020 after 23 years of teaching in the public-school system. She has 2 amazing children (Kodi and Madison) is a “Mimi” to her pride and joy, Adalynn. Crystal is a lover of all animals, especially dogs, and has two English Springer Spaniels (Chip and Charlie). She finds enjoyment in meeting new people, spending time with her family, going on adventures to new places and watching Clemson football. (Go Tigers!) Her favorite part of working at Chatterbox is the ability to wach children grow and glow as the work hard to reach their full potential.
Kallie Howard
Receptionist
Meet Kallie, a Southern soul with a heart full of love for children! Originally hailing from a small town in Alabama (Roll Tide!), Kallie embarked on a new chapter in Savannah a few years back, accompanied by her boyfriend, Viktor.
Kallie’s enduring passion for working with children has been a guiding force throughout her life. She finds joy in connecting with little ones of all ages, reveling in the magic of witnessing their milestones. There’s nothing that warms her heart more than seeing the boundless creativity and playfulness that children bring to the world.
In July of 2023, Kallie proudly earned her CNA degree, marking a significant milestone in her journey. However, this is just the beginning for her. Driven by her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on children’s lives, Kallie has set her sights on further education. Her ambition is to become a Speech-Language Pathologist, a career path that aligns seamlessly with her dedication to nurturing and supporting the development of young minds.
As Kallie continues to chase her dreams, she remains steadfast in her belief that every child’s journey is a unique and special adventure, and she looks forward to being a part of many more transformative moments in their lives.
Kristen Hopper
Administrative Assistant & Authorizations Specialist
Kristen has lived in Georgia for most of her life. She moved to Savannah in 2017 and to Richmond Hill in 2019. Kristen has spent the last 10 years working in healthcare. She has worked in chiropractic, mental health, plastic surgery, pediatric dentistry, and joined the Chatterbox family in February 2023. Kristen lives with her husband, daughter, and 2 dogs. Scout is a German Shepherd and Maisy (the newest addition) is an American Staffordshire Terrier. Her family loves taking trips to St. Simons Island and to New York City. On the weekends, you can find her spending time with her family and friends. She loves to cook, host parties, and read a good book.
Sierra Chason, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Richmond Hill Clinical Manager, Speech-Language Pathologist
Sierra is passionate about helping children of all ages reach their highest potential! She utilizes an individualized therapy approach for every child, striving to address the primary needs of the child and concerns of caregivers, while making therapy fun for all.
From caretaking to therapy, Sierra has worked with children with autism spectrum disorders for 15 years. Sierra is level 1 PROMPT trained, trained in the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), safety-care trained, trained in Beckman Oral Motor, proficient in basic sign language, and maintains her certificate of clinical competence (CCC) with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. She is licensed in the states of Georgia and Florida. While Sierra enjoys treating a variety of speech and language needs, she has special interests in childhood apraxia of speech and feeding/oral function disorders.
Sierra graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in communication science and disorders and received her master’s degree from Valdosta State University. Sierra is from Florida and is equally in love with the beach and the mountains! She enjoys being outdoors with her husband, traveling to anywhere a plane can go, snuggling “Baby Kitty,” her black bob-tailed cat, and spending time with her friends and family.
Gabriela Boatright, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Gabi graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders and earned her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Kent State University. Her interests in language/communication and her passion for serving children met perfectly in the field of speech-language pathology. Gabi has worked in the public school system’s early intervention/preschool program which sparked her love of supporting early language development. She gained additional clinical experience evaluating and treating pediatric and adult populations in a variety of settings including the K-12 public school system and outpatient settings. She is originally from outside of Philadelphia, PA (and loves a good Philly soft pretzel!), but has been living in Savannah for the past two years. When she’s not working, Gabi enjoys baking, spending time outside, and starting (but not always finishing) things she finds on Pinterest.
Whitney Jordan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Whitney joined the Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy team in March 2021 after relocating to the Richmond Hill area from Charleston, SC. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders from Auburn University (Go Tigers!) and Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western Carolina University (Go Cats!). Her previous work experience includes working in a pediatric private practice. She has experience providing therapy to children of all ages with speech, language, and swallowing disorders in the areas of articulation/phonology, dyslexia/hyperlexia, auditory processing, feeding skills, food aversion, receptive and expressive language, fluency, pragmatics, and AAC. Whitney holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and is licensed to practice in Georgia and South Carolina. Fun and productive growth are key elements in therapy with Whitney!
Whitney lives in Richmond Hill with her husband, Kyle and son, Wyatt. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and fur-babies, watching Auburn football, cooking, and crafting.
Emma Logan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Emma received her BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a MS in Speech Language Pathology from the University of South Florida. Watching children learn and grow brings her an immense amount of joy. As each child has their own unique personality, she feels it is a privilege to help that shine through helping them acquire language. Emma’s approach to therapy is client-centered and child-led. Incorporating special interests and functional skills into treatment is something she makes sure to consider within speech sessions. Emma firmly believes that a child’s support system is vital to their growth and ensure that family and caregiver’s are apart of the learning process as well. She specialises in Augmentative and Alternative Communication, specifically Speech Generating Devices and enjoys finding the most appropriate means of communication for children, training parents along that journey as well. Language acquisition, Gestalt Language Processing, and early language development are a few of her other special interests. Emma is also PROMPT trained. She can’t wait to continue meeting new families and watching children grow as a member of the clinical team at Chatterbox. In her free time, you can typically find her reading, practicing yoga or spending time outdoors.
Sara Laudermilch, DPT
Physical Therapist
Born and raised in West Chester, PA, Sara graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Delaware in 2018 where she also played Division I lacrosse. Sara went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Drexel University, graduating in 2021.
Most recently, she has been working in outpatient pediatrics for close to 3 years in Annapolis, Maryland! She loves working with children of all ages and seeing how much they can learn and grow with just a little bit of help. Sara has pursued continuing education in Torticollis, Idiopathic Toe Walking, Pediatric Pelvic Floor, and Orthotics/Bracing.
She is excited to join Chatterbox and get to know and love new families and kiddos! Sara is thrilled to join a wonderful group of therapists and staff who are committed to providing exceptional care.
Anne Pugh, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Anne recently moved from Alaska. After living in many places with her husband, who served in the military, she is excited to finally put down some roots in beautiful Richmond Hill, Georgia. Anne graduated from the University of Florida and has been practicing for 16 years working with pediatrics for the majority of her career. Clinical experience includes outpatient pediatric rehabilitation, early intervention, school system, and some hospital experience. Treatment approaches include sensory integration, fine motor and visual-motor development, handwriting, and sensory feeding. Anne is excited to continue working with children to help them reach their full potential. Anne has two young boys and enjoys being outdoors in the sunshine and spending time with her family.
Erin Emes, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Erin received her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, Florida. She is originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and received her Bachelor’s degree from West Chester University majoring in Kinesiology: Pre-OT with a minor in Psychology. She currently maintains her board certification in Occupational Therapy with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and is licensed in the state of Georgia. Erin has experience working with children of a variety of ages and diagnoses with her clinical experiences focusing on early intervention, sensory integration, handwriting, and fine motor and visual perceptual development. Erin strives to collaborate with her patients and their families to help them reach their goals. In her free time, Erin enjoys spending time outdoors, biking, hiking, & playing tennis. Erin’s favorite thing about living in Savannah, GA is the historic district, and of course, being close to the beach
Madison Riski, OT
Occupational Therapist
Madison was was born and raised in Atlanta, GA and recently moved to the amazing city of Savannah. She received my Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and her Masters of Occupational Therapy from Brenau University (Gainesville, Georgia campus). She grew up surrounded by pediatric healthcare with her mom as an Audiologist and her dad as a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. Madison fell in love with Occupational Therapy through volunteering and shadowing at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for many years. She also had a lot of experience with children from all walks of life through nannying and babysitting throughout her highschool and college years. She is passionate about cooking, baking, and DIY-ing anything and everything. In her free-time, Madison also loves to volunteer often at the Humane Society, loving on all of the animals! She cannot wait to be a part of the Chatterbox family because of the love, compassion, and support they have given her throughout her OT journey. Madison is excited to learn, grow, and be the best OT she can be as a member of the Chatterbox clinical team.
Owen, TDiT
Therapy Dog in Training
Owen joined the Chatterbox Family in October 2022 and is currently in training through the SD Gunner Fund to become a certified Therapy Dog. Owen loves getting lots of treats, snuggles and pets from his co-workers and the kiddos. His favorite is when he gets to play fetch with his stuffed toy racoon. Owen lives with Cristy Kutz, her two children and their dog, Teddy and cat Charlie. He loves to play with Teddy, they steal each others toys and enjoy chasing after Charlie.
Ellie, TDiT
Therapy Dog in Training
Ellie joined the Fleming family in June of 2021 and started her therapy training through the SD Gunner Fund in at the age of 6 months. She loves coming to work and getting lots of treats from all of her two legged friends at the office. She enjoys cheering up kiddos who might be having a hard day and putting a smile on their face. Her favorite days at work are when Owen comes to visit her at the Pooler office; they are best friends. In her free time, she enjoys snuggling with her family at home and is happiest when burrowed under a blanket. Ellie has passed her Canine Good Citizen and Advanced Canine Good Citizen Tests through Fins Animal Training and is now beginning her training to be a certified Therapy Dog.