Our Staff

Speech Therapy

Michelle Smith |  Assistant Director / Speech Language Pathologist

Hi I’m Michelle! I have been working as a Speech Language Pathologist since 2004. I graduated from East Carolina University with a Masters Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders the Spring of 2004. I joined the Pediatric Boulevard in Fall of 2007 as Lead SLP and happily took on the role of Assistant Director in the fall of 2015.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I worked in daycares, schools, Skilled Nursing facilities, and home environment settings. I enjoy working with children and adolescents with Developmental Delays, Autism, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Receptive and Expressive Language Delays, Articulation/Phonological Delays, and Reading/Writing Deficits.

As an Assistant Director, I have been grateful to lead such a talented and caring staff. I enjoy watching the children progress and fostering a positive workplace environment in which therapists and clients can thrive.

I have a wonderful husband, fun loving son, and 2 sweet dogs. I enjoy traveling, spending time with friends and family, music, and being out doors. People would describe me as animated and energetic and that helps me connect and bond with the children I serve. Being a mother helps me gives me perspective when working with families and evaluating the best approach for a child.  I like to “think out of the box” and provide fun, engaging, and rewarding therapy for children.

Madison Freeman | Lead Speech Language Pathologist

Hi I’m Madison! I have been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2021. I graduated from North Carolina Central University with a Masters of Science in the Spring of 2021. I joined Pediatric Boulevard in Spring of 2023.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I worked in the daycare and private practice settings. I enjoy working with children and adolescents with limited language and have a passion for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, which allows them to unlock their unique voice!

In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, watching baseball, and exploring new places. People would describe me as devoted and that helps me develop a personal connection with the kids to best promote their growth!

Tory Mackay |  Speech Language Pathologist

Hi. I’m Tory! I have been working as an SLP since 2017. I graduated with my Masters of Education in Speech-Language Pathology from Old Dominion University in the summer of 2017.

Prior to joining Pediatric Boulevard in the summer of 2023, I was working in the school and preschool setting in Boston, MA. I enjoy working with children and adolescents to improve their social skills, articulation, expressive and receptive language, reading/written expression and how to use their voice through AAC.

In my free time, I love traveling, spending time with family and friends and rooting for the New York Giants. People would describe me as patient and encouraging which helps that helps me establish relationships with the kids I serve and create a fun environment where the kids are not afraid to make mistakes and achieve their goals.

Kendall Walden  |  Speech Language Pathologist

Hi I’m Kendall! I have been working as an SLP since 2023 and worked as an SLPA for 2 years prior. I graduated from Florida State University with a Masters degree in the summer of 2023 and I joined Pediatric Boulevard in the fall.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I have had experience in private practice, school and inpatient hospital setting. I enjoy working with children and adolescents with childhood apraxia of speech, phonological disorders and feeding difficulties.

In my free time, I love doing crossfit, exploring and going on hikes! People would describe me as encouraging and dedicated, which helps me serve the kids with up to date and relevant research to help achieve their goals!

Cole James  |  Speech Language Pathologist

Hi I’m Cole! I have been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2019. I graduated from Appalachian State University with a Masters of Science in the spring of 2019. I joined the Pediatric Boulevard in fall of 2023.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I worked in private practice settings (Raleigh, NC & Austin, TX). I enjoy working with children and adolescents with receptive/expressive language delays, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

In my free time, I love spending time with my husband, our two pets, and family/friends. I enjoy snowboarding, hiking, traveling, and eating good food! People would describe me as compassionate and patient which helps to create meaningful relationships with the kiddos/their families and increase their communicative success across all environments!

Alyssa Lund  |  Speech Language Pathologist

Hi I’m Alyssa! I have been working as a Speech Language Pathologist since 2022. I graduated from Appalachian State University with a Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology in the Spring of 2022. I joined the Pediatric Boulevard in January of 2024.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I worked in the private practice setting. I enjoy working with early language development, children and adolescents with Autism, and alternative and augmentative communication. I recently got married and we have a big dog named Murray. If I am not at a baseball game supporting my husband’s team, I am most likely in a local coffee shop catching up with friends or hiking a new trail.

People would describe me as bubbly and that helps me engage with the kiddos and teach them how and why it is important to play!

Toinette Laguerre-Director | Speech Language Pathologist

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist and the Director of Pediatric Boulevard. In 2006, I was the director of Spoken Precision, which was solely a traveling speech language pathology practice. After growing the practice to include 25 therapists, speech, occupational, and physical therapy services, I wanted a new name and home for our awesome multidisciplinary staff. Pediatric Boulevard’s outpatient therapy clinic was born in June of 2011. Now, our services include 15 licensed professionals that can address the “whole child” under one roof!

I graduated from Gallaudet University with a MS in Speech Language Pathology with a focus on Deaf children. I am fluent in sign language and when I practiced as a SLP, I enjoyed working with the Deaf population. I love vacationing, scuba diving, and spending time with my husband and two children.

As the director, I love overseeing such a dynamic group of individuals who all have the same passion for working with children. I take pride in seeing the smiling faces of the children and parents that we work with on a daily basis. I greatly admire all of the parents that take time out of their schedules to bring the children in for the services that will help them succeed in everyday life. Second to being a mom/wife, this is one of the most honorable and rewarding positions that I could ask for.

Physical Therapy

Kelly McNamara | Lead Physical Therapist

Hi I’m Kelly! I have been working as a physical therapist since 2022.  I graduated from Western Carolina University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in the spring of 2022. I joined the Pediatric Boulevard in the summer of 2023.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I saw patients in the outpatient pediatric setting as well as in homes and daycares. I also have clinical experience in acute care and outpatient orthopedics. I enjoy working with children and adolescents of all ages and diagnoses but am especially passionate about working with those with Down Syndrome, torticollis and developmental delay.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing volleyball or rooting for the Wisconsin Badgers. I am also a new dog mom of a sweet golden retriever named Jocko. People would describe me compassionate and encouraging which helps me connect with the kids I serve and provide a fun, engaging environment to help them maximize their potential!

Paulina Chavez  |  Physical Therapist

Hi I’m Paulina! I have been working as a physical therapist since 2023. I graduated from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a doctorate in physical therapy in the summer of 2023. I joined Pediatric Boulevard in winter of 2023.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I had my clinical rotations in outpatient orthopedic, outpatient pediatrics and acute care settings. I enjoy working with children and adolescents of all ages and diagnoses, but I am extra passionate about assisting those with cerebral palsy, developmental delay, and autism spectrum disorder. I love finding new experiences and activities around the Charlotte area and spending quality time with my friends.

People would describe me as creative and attentive which helps me create engaging activities for children to achieve their goals and allowing them to be part of the goal setting process.

Occupational Therapy

Molly Mauldin | Lead Occupational Therapist

Hi! I’m Molly Mauldin! I have been working as an occupational therapist since 2020. I graduated from High Point University with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art in 2017, and from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in the fall of 2019. I joined Pediatric Boulevard in the spring of 2020.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I completed my fieldwork experiences at a skilled nursing facility and at Pediatric Boulevard. I enjoy working with children and adolescents to improve their fine motor skills, handwriting, sensory processing, and overall ability to do their meaningful activities.

My husband and I have one dog and one cat. I enjoy crafting, photography, and being outdoors. People would describe me as patient and creative, and that helps me to plan fun and engaging activities to help children achieve their goals.

Keondra Jones | Occupational Therapist

Hi I’m Keondra! I have been working as an occupational therapist since 2020. I graduated from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science in 2017 and from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in the fall of 2020. I joined the Pediatric Boulevard team in summer of 2023.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I worked in private clinics, daycares, schools, and home environment settings. I enjoy working with children and adolescents to improve developmental delay, self-care skills, and visual-motor skills. I enjoy spending time with my family, playing volleyball, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys!

People would describe me as caring and patient, and that helps me to provide a just right challenge to improve overall independence for the kids that we see!

Samantha Kalmbacher | Occupational Therapist

Hi I’m Sami! I have been working as an Occupational therapist since 2023. I graduated with a bachelors in science degree in recreational therapy from The University of Southern Mississippi in the spring of 2018. I went on to graduate from The University of Puget Sound with my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in the spring of 2023. I joined the Pediatric Boulevard in summer of 2023.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I completed my internships in schools, skilled nursing, and the VA hospital settings. I enjoy working with children and adolescents of all ages and diagnoses. I moved to North Carolina last year with my husband and we got our puppy Folly who loves going boating.

People would describe me as patient and empathetic, which helps me to support the kids I see to succeed in their goals!

Allison Brame | Occupational Therapist

Hi I’m Allison! I have been working as an Occupational Therapist since 2021. I graduated from High Point University with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations with minors in religion and psychology in 2017, and from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in the fall of 2020. I joined the Pediatric Boulevard in the fall of 2023.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I worked and had clinical experience in pediatric outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation within the traumatic brain injury unit at a level one trauma hospital, acute care, inpatient orthopedics & nursing home. I enjoy working with children and adolescents of all ages and diagnosis but am passionate about working with torticollis, infant / child feeding, oral motor skills, tongue & lips ties, brachial plexus injuries, neurological disorders and developmental delay. I am certified and have training in the following: TOTS (Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Trained), adaptive equipment and DIRFloortime 101 course.

In my free time I enjoy exploring the Charlotte area, trying new restaurants, daily walks with my dog and spending time with family and friends. People would describe me as very caring, detailed oriented, empathetic, providing a just right challenge and patient, which helps me best support the kids I see to succeed in their goals.

Hailey Normandin | Occupational Therapist

Hi I’m Hailey! I have been working as an Occupational Therapist since 2023. I graduated from Queens University of Charlotte with a Bachelors degree in Health Science in the spring of 2020. I went on to graduate from Pfeiffer University with my Masters in Occupational Therapy in the winter of 2022. I joined the Pediatric Boulevard in winter of 2024.

Prior to joining the Pediatric Boulevard team, I completed internships in outpatient rehabilitation clinics and pediatric clinics settings. I enjoy working with children and adolescents of all ages and diagnoses. I am originally from Massachusetts, but moved to Charlotte in 2016 and never left. I am an avid reader and can never say no to trying a new restaurant.

People would describe me as kind and empathetic and that helps me interact and support the children I meet to help them achieve their goals and increase their independence.

Front Office 

Ana L. Montoya  |  Medical Records/Billing/Insurance/Interpreter

Hello my name is Ana. I am the Lead Billing specialist at Pediatric Boulevard I integrated the team in October 2011 and was promoted to Lead Billing Specialist in the fall of 2019; I have worked in the customer service area.

Although it is the first time working as an interpreter, I have always like to work with children and to help people who do not know the language to communicate with others .

I love my job and I enjoy working with the Pediatric Boulevard team. I have four lovely boys that keep me very busy. I love spending time with them; they are the ones that keep me steady.

Arisbeth Rosendo  |  Front Desk Administration

Laura Hernandez  |  Front Desk Administration