Lansing USD469 Employee Spotlight: Taylor Clemens, Speech Language Pathologist
February 08, 2024
Our "Employee Spotlight" series aims to showcase the unique personalities, talents, and stories that contribute to the success of our district. This section celebrates the incredible individuals who make our Lansing USD469 community thrive.
Taylor Clemens, Speech Language Pathologist
Question: How long have you worked for Lansing USD469?
Answer: This is my 2nd year at Lansing
Question: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and the role you have within the school district?
Answer: Though this is my second year in the district, I have lived in Lansing all my life. I fulfilled one of my dreams of going to KU for undergrad and I majored in Speech Language Hearing and college basketball;). Rock Chalk! I went on to Rockhurst University for my masters to be a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). This year I work at the elementary and intermediate schools. I help students with their speech articulation and language skills, but I mostly work with students who are nonverbal that communicate through communication devices of all kinds.
Question: What do you enjoy most about your role and the work you do in the school district?
Answer: What I enjoy most about my job is my students. I enjoy helping them find their voice and to help them be able to communicate with those around them.
Question: When you're not working, what hobbies or activities do you enjoy?
Answer: Outside of work I enjoy being with family and friends, being creative, shopping, and of course watching KU basketball.
Question: Could you share a particularly heartwarming or memorable experience you've had while working with students or colleagues?
Answer: My most heartwarming and memorable experience was when I introduced a communication device to a nonverbal student. In that moment you could see their eyes light up when they were finally able to have an outlet to communicate their wants and needs.
Question: What piece of advice would you like to offer to students to help them succeed and make the most of their educational journey?
Answer: Don’t limit yourself, you are capable of doing more than you think. If someone says your dream is too much or that you won't achieve it, do your best to prove them wrong. Shoot for the stars and never look back.