We’re celebrating Ashley P., a school speech-language pathologist who loves helping kids with special needs, being a life-long learner, and changing people’s lives!

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  <h2>Celebrating SLP Ashley P.</h2>

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    At Cross Country Education, we have the best of the best from across the
    nation, improving kids&#39; lives every day! This week, we are celebrating
    speech-language pathologist Ashley P.! Ashley shares why she decided to
    become a school SLP, what she loves most about working with the Cross
    Country Education team and schools, and what she would tell school
    speech-language pathologists (also called school SLPs or school speech
    therapists) just embarking on their careers.
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  <h3>Why did you become a school SLP?</h3>

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    Since I was in middle school, I have volunteered with various organizations
    working with children and adults with special needs. I always knew I wanted
    to pursue a career in which I&rsquo;d get to continue working with children
    who have special needs, but I did not want to become a teacher. I found
    speech-language pathology, and I&rsquo;ve never looked back.&nbsp;
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    What do you like about working as a school speech therapist with Cross
    Country Education?
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    I like that Cross Country Education has a network of so many schools! I like
    that talking to your Cross Country recruiter is honest and candid, and they
    always have your best interest in mind!&nbsp;
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    What kind of advice would you give to school SLPs just starting out in the
    field?
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    Be ready to be a life-long learner! As technology advances and more
    discoveries are made regarding autism and other disorders, our field changes
    and grows. Know that this job can be stressful and try not to take that home
    with you. On the other hand, however rewarding you think it may be, double
    that. This is a great career choice that I would highly recommend for people
    who enjoy working with others and changing lives.&nbsp;
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    Cross Country Education Appreciates Our SLPs and Other School Support
    Professionals
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    At Cross Country Education, we love our SLPs and other educational support
    professionals! We take great pride in their shared passion for caring for
    kids, and we love passing along their words of wisdom.
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  <h2>About Cross Country Education</h2>

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    Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven, and
    solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we
    service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and
    resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations,
    industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services
    to our educational partners to meet their individual needs, including
    special education and substitute services. We specialize in substitute
    teacher and instructional assistants, special education service providers,
    healthcare staff, early childhood education teachers, educator search
    services, consultation, and training. Cross Country Education, formerly
    DirectEd and Mediscan, is part of the Cross Country Healthcare family, one
    of the leading healthcare and education staffing companies in the nation.
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  <h2>School SLP Jobs</h2>

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    Check out our
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      >school SLP jobs</a
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    today and discover how our experienced team of talent professionals at Cross
    Country Education can find the ideal speech-language pathologist position
    for you!
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Employee Spotlight – Ashley P., Speech-Language Pathologist