What Organizations & School Districts Are Saying
“Phuong has made a lasting impression on our district’s educators, service providers and assessment staff. Her emotional and heartfelt presentations convey the significance of developing cultural knowledge and responsiveness. She is deeply passionate about making connections with students and supporting the well-being of educators. Phuong is an enthusiastic presenter who delivers information in a very real way.”
Brynne Riley
McKinney Independent School District
“Phuong shines a light on strengths-based, relational educational strategies that work. She sparks a fire and offers an actionable path forward for all teachers to impact all students.”
Nichole Kertis, Regional OT Education Specialist
Region 13 Education Service Center
“Phuong lives up to her name which means "way, direction.” She will definitely direct your way to self-discovery. Phuong is more than a language scientist; she is an empathetic visionary who honors your stories and lifts your voices. The Keller ISD Emergent Bilingual educators were invigorated by her energy and authenticity. She positively impacted us all beyond our classrooms. Our day with Phuong was the warm hug we needed to explore and embrace our truths.”
Keisha Gomes, Language Acquisition Department
“Feelings? Check. Fire? Check. Fuel? Check. Time spent with Phuong [during our Convention keynote] is certainly time well spent. She is a light and a difference-maker in our field and both her skill at building relationships and her passion for not only the profession of speech-language pathology but the ACTUAL HUMANS who make-up the profession are unmatched. Phuong pours her heart into her presentations-- bring a pen for taking notes, plan to laugh, have a tissue on hand just in case, and know you're going to walk away from your time spent with her moved and empowered.”
Candra Grether, Convention Chair
“During her one hour course for SLP Summit, she single-handedly performed CPR on the hearts of 20,000 SLPs who are struggling to find their way in these uncertain times. I would not hesitate to collaborate with her again!”
Lisa Kathman, CCC-SLP
Co-Founder, SLP Toolkit
“Phuong's keynote speech at Florida’s Convention was nothing short of extraordinary. With a perfect blend of warmth and scientific rigor, she delivered a thought-provoking message that challenges conventional wisdom and inspires action. Phuong inspires advocacy and equity within and across individuals and settings. Her ability to do this not only sparks evidence-based practices but also ignites deep soul-stirring conversations, making her a true change-maker and a speaker who leaves a lasting impact on the heart and mind.”
Dr. Lyndsey Zurawski, CCC-SLP
What Professionals Are Saying
“As an aspiring clinician, struggling to navigate the field as a minority, Phuong has been an exceptional mentor. After reflecting upon my conversation, I felt a sense of comfort that I needed as I enter the field of speech-language pathology. Phuong was so confident with my own capabilities—which gave me the confidence I needed going into graduate school. I’m elated to have her support as I strive to bring a greater sense of cultural responsiveness and diversity to the field of speech-language pathology.”
Tammy Le
Northwestern Graduate Student
“In our time together, Phuong has helped me learn how to advocate for myself and my SLPs and SLPAs in my district! She has helped my passion for this field stay strong in addition to helping me unleash my full potential as both an SLP and person!”
Shivani Bhakta, CCC-SLP
District Coordinator
“If you’re looking for peace, go talk with Phuong. Her presence is assuring; her energy uplifting. She shares wisdom and compassion, understanding the complex nature of our role as SLPs. She offers solutions and strategies to make positive change. Time spent with Phuong is self-care, and you will leave empowered to better serve others.”
Christian Fey, CCC-SLP
“There are few people in the field of Speech-Language Pathology who help us love our work (and each other) as much as Phuong. She is as inspirational as she is informative. I know when I learn from her, I will laugh, I will cry, and I will be a better SLP.”
Kathy Clapsaddle, CCC-SLP
Therapy 2000
What Families Are Saying
“Phuong does an amazing job of meeting kids where they’re at, establishing rapport, and getting them to work, work, work on their words. She is a master at quickly finding what will motivate hard work, and in that way, her speech sessions become fun and rewarding. Her love for her clients and her passion for their progress is palpable, and we will be forever grateful for her playing such a critical role in helping our son communicate.”
— Julie M., Parent
“I am the mother of three children who were lucky enough to have Ms. Phuong as their speech-language pathologist during their elementary school years. Phuong is a talented, compassionate and dedicated professional who intervened in such essential ways to ensure the success of my children, each of whom are thriving today. She taught social skills and perspective taking to my daughter on the autism spectrum and used her unique talent as an artist to gain acceptance with her peers, Phuong worked with my son's severe hearing loss to articulate clearly and she kept us apprised of the latest technology available for his success, and finally, she helped my son with stuttering through compassion and acceptance, helping him feel confident and brave. My oldest daughter is a UT graduate and my son's are seniors at Texas Tech. Our time with Phuong was a valuable piece of the puzzle leading to their success.”
— Sheila H., Parent
“Phuong is truly making a difference in our lives. Her therapy services are evidence-based, culturally responsive and specific to the needs of our daughter. We have seen incredible progress in our child’s communication skills. Phuong outshines the rest!”
— Leah J., Parent
“My son went from speaking sentences to having meaningful conversations. Mrs. Phuong puts all her knowledge, heart and soul into what she does. I’ll always be grateful.”
Maria H., Parent
“Our son spent three years, essentially 500 sessions, in speech with Phuong. We came to Phuong with a tough diagnosis, a diagnosis she hadn't directly worked with before. She went on a research mission to do all that she could to learn the best ways to treat our Sammy and make verbal communication a possibility for him. He's six now and speaks beautifully. Nobody would ever know that he was non-verbal for over three years. Phuong worked with Sammy and taught him how to speak. What a gift for him, for us. The combination of her grit, knowledge, commitment, love and dedication are what make her so unique. She's such a talented SLP and an even more incredible human.”
— Nada D., Parent
“Phuong not only accurately assessed my child's needs, but the strategies she taught him enabled him to communicate socially. This changed his whole life and assisted him with forming lasting friendships.”
— Anne H., Parent