05/28/2026
📖Our next installment of the NST Employee Spotlight is none other than Jen DeWoody, M.S. CCC-SLP!📖
Jen has been with Next Step Therapy since 2016 and is quite an asset to the team. She has an interesting story and the biggest heart for her clients! Take a minute to read a little more about Jen and leave some encouragement or kind words for her. We are grateful for you, Jen!!
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Q: What is your name and title(s)?
A: Jen DeWoody, MS, CCC-SLP
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Q: How did you get your start in your field? Where did you go to school? Where did you do your clinicals/fellowship? When and how did you start working for Next Step Therapy?
A: I decided to be a speech therapist because I was born with a cleft palate, and went to speech therapy myself. I got my Bachelor of Science in Education at IUP, and my Master of Science Degree at Clarion Univerity. I did one clinical at a skilled nursing facility in Mercer county, and my other at Hasson Heights Elementary in Oil City. I started working for Next Step in 2016 after working in skilled nursing facilities for almost 15 years.
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Q: What is your favorite part about your job? What do you love most about Next Step Therapy? What is one thing you wish people knew about NST?
A: My favorite part of my job is getting to join in with a family in their excitement at seeing their child develop a new skill. I love working with babies and toddlers! Also, my co workers are great! What people should know about Next Step is that we have a very knowledgeable and caring staff.
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Q: Who are you outside of work?! What are your hobbies, interests, passions?
A: I have two daughters. My oldest is 20, and my youngest is 16. I enjoy spending time with them and my husband. I also like to read, knit, and take care of my animals. I have a dog, 2 cats, and chickens.
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Jen's Favorite Quote:
"Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind, always." ❣
~Anonymous
