Speech-Language Pathologists

Katharine (Kitsy) Radermacher is the owner of Beyond Boundaries Speech-Language Therapy, Inc. and leads the team of speech-language pathologists. She received her Master’s Degree from St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota and her undergraduate degree from Denver University in Denver. In the past 25+ years, Kitsy has practiced in various settings to broaden her experience with diverse disabilities public school, medical facilities, private practice, and nursing homes. She was part of the Cleft Lip & Palate Team in Fargo for 3 years and is North Dakota’s State Advocate for Reimbursement (STAR) with the American Speech-language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Kitsy’s wide range of experiences with various communication needs include Apraxia, Developmental Articulation, Autism, Developmental Language Delays and Disorders, Laguage Processing, Cognitive Delays & Disorders, Stuttering, Voice, Swallowing and Oral Motor issues along with implementing augmentative communication for children and adults.

Kitsy periodically contributes articles to Area Woman and On the Mind of Moms magazines. She is married to Mark Radermacher and together they have raised 2 amazing adults.

Kitsy has a strong passion for working with people and feels her faith has given her the direction of making a difference in the lives of others.

Memberships:

• Member of ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association)

Degrees:

• Denver University, Denver Colorado; Bachelor of Sciences in Speech Language Hearing
• St. Cloud State University Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Continued Training:

• Debra Beckman Oral Motor
• Talk Tools by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson
• Visual Phonics
• Nancy Kaufman Apraxia Program
• Carol Westby, Theory of the Mind-Autism
• Auditory Processing Disorders
• Executive Functions
• Phonemic Awareness and Language/Literacy Skills
• Picture Exchange System
• Dysphagia

Carol graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and from Minnesota State University Moorhead, with a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. She has 30 years’ experience providing speech and language therapy to individuals across their lifespans, in school, residential and outpatient settings.

Carol currently is a speech language pathologist in the Moorhead Public Schools and is especially passionate about serving children and adults using alternative methods of communication, with those with dysphasia, autism, traumatic brain injuries, and language and articulation needs.

Carol has two daughters and enjoys time together with family and friends. She loves to travel, go for a long walks, and spend time inside with a good book. Carol joined Beyond Boundaries in 2008.

Memberships:

• Member of ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association)

Degrees:

• North Dakota State University, Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders
• Minnesota State University Moorhead, Master of Science in Speech Language Hearing Sciences

Continued Training:

• Picture Exchange System (PECS)
• Talk Tools by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson
• Visual Phonics
• STAR Program

Jessica grew up in Fargo. She became interested in Speech-Language Pathology in college while working in a nursing home and serving children with special needs. She loved the wide range of possibilities that come along with a career in speech-language pathology and felt that it was the perfect profession. Jessica received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Jessica joined Beyond Boundaries Therapy in the spring 2014 and enjoys working with children of all ages with language delays and disorders. Jessica’s interests include: Autism Spectrum Disorders, early childhood language disorders/delays, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and feeding.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys Zumba, reading, and spending time at the lake with her family.

Memberships:

• Member of ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association)

Degrees:

• Minnesota State University Moorhead, Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Hearing                              
• Minnesota State University Moorhead, Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Continued Training:

• Nancy Kaufman’s Speech Language Protocol
• S.O.S. Feeding Protocol

Erin was born and raised near Inkster, ND. She became interested in Speech-Language Pathology after visiting with her sister who is a physical therapist. Erin received her bachelor’s degree and master's degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Erin joined Beyond Boundaries Therapy in the spring of 2014. Areas of interest are early language development, auditory processing disorders, and executive dysfunction.

In her free time, Erin loves to run, bike, and swim. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.

Memberships:

• Member of ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association)

Degrees:

• Minnesota State University Moorhead, Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Hearing
• Minnesota State University Moorhead, Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Continued Training:

• Visual Phonics,
• "It Takes Two to Talk," childhood apraxia of speech,
• Executive dysfunction,
• Auditory and language processing,
• Cleft of the lip and palate

Megan was born and raised in Fargo. She became interested in Speech-Language Pathology after visiting with a family friend who is a speech language pathologist and receiving speech therapy services in Kindergarten. Megan received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Megan joined Beyond Boundaries Therapy in the spring 2013 and enjoys working with children of all ages with language delays and disorders. Megan’s other interests include: Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

In her free time, Megan loves to watch movies, read, complete craft projects, and spend time with her family.

Memberships:

• Member of ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association)

Degrees:

• Minnesota State University Moorhead, Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Hearing                                
• Minnesota State University Moorhead, Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Continued Training:

• Nancy Kaufman’s Speech Language Protocol
• Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)

Jill was born and raised in Fargo. She became interested in Speech-Language Pathology after visiting with her father’s friend, who is an audiologist. Jill received her bachelor’s degree at Moorhead State University and her master’s degree from St. Cloud State University. She has over 20 years of experience working with infants through adults in various settings including hospitals, public schools, and private practice. Jill joined Beyond Boundaries Therapy in 2008 and enjoys working with children of all ages with language delays and disorders.

In her free time, Jill loves to watch her children in their activities, relax (and work) at the lake, travel, garden, and read. She and her husband David have three children, 2 girls and 1 boy.

Memberships:

• Member of ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association)

Degrees:

• Moorhead State University Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Hearing
• St. Cloud State University Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Continued Training:

• Nancy Kaufman’s Speech Language Protocol
• Picture Exchange System (PECS)
• Talk Tools by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson
• Carol Westby, Theory of the Mind-Autism
• Visual Phonics

Mary was raised in Dilworth, MN. She became interested in Speech-Language Pathology after visiting with a friend who was a speech language pathologist. Mary received her bachelor’s degree from Concordia College, Moorhead and her master’s degree from Moorhead State University. Mary joined Beyond Boundaries in 2014. She enjoys working with children and adults of all ages with language/articulation delays and disorders. Mary’s other interests include motor speech disorders, dysphagia and acquired brain injury rehab.

In her free time, Mary likes to read, sew, watch movies and spend time with her family and friends.

Memberships:

• Member of ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association)

Degrees:

• Concordia College-Moorhead Bachelor of Art Degree in Home Economics
• Moorhead State University Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Continued Training:

• Jeri Logeman Dysphagia Training
• Joan Arvedson Pediatric Dysphagia Training
• Memory and Cognition Rehabilitation
• Passy-Muir Speaking Valves
• Visual Phonics

Stacy was born in California but spent the majority of her childhood years in Thief River Falls, MN and Grand Forks, ND. She became interested in Speech-Language Pathology after her older sister, an educator, talked to her about the profession, and she then job shadowed a family friend who was a Speech Language Pathologist. Stacy received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Dakota. She has over 15 years of experience working with toddlers through adults in various settings, including public and private schools, daycares, preschools and private practice.

Stacy joined Beyond Boundaries Therapy in 2014 after her family relocated to the Fargo-Moorhead area from Apple Valley, MN. She enjoys working with children of all ages with language delays and disorders, articulation and phonology disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Stacy has a particular interest in language and literacy skills in preschool and school aged children. In her free time, Stacy counts it a true blessing to be married to her husband, Michael, and to be a mom to three awesome kids. She enjoys an active life with her family, watching and playing sports, enjoying the outdoors, spending time at the lake, playing games together, and participating and serving in their school and church communities.

Memberships:

• Member of ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association)

Degrees:

• University of North Dakota, Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
• University of North Dakota, Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Continued Training:

• Nancy Kaufman’s Speech Language Protocol
• Lindamood Bell's Visualizing and Verbalizing
• Auditory Processing Disorders
• Phonemic Awareness and Language/Literacy Skills