ABOUT US

About PTC

PTC aims to foster the connection of speech, language, and literacy skills through engaging and effective therapy that encompasses the individuality of each child and family.

Our Therapists

Kelly Keeter, M.S., CCC-SLP

Kelly is the owner of Pediatric Therapy Connection. She worked in private practice in the Triangle for almost ten years before relocating to the Triad.

Kelly found her passion for working with children with communication needs in college while employed as a community skills instructor for the Autism Society of NC. She obtained a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from East Carolina University in 2009. Kelly has clinical experience in a variety of settings including private practice, acute care, school system, and outpatient rehabilitation. Her experience in the evaluation and treatment of children with a variety of diagnoses includes: articulation/phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language delays, apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorders, and pragmatic language disorders, with particular interest and experience in written language disorders. She has received training in the Orton-Gillingham and Visualizing/Verbalizing techniques for literacy remediation. In addition, Kelly has specialized training in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT).

Outside of PTC, Kelly enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Jess Richardson, M.S., CCC-SLP

Jess received a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and a Minor in American Sign Language from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan as well as a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois in 2015. Jess has clinical experience in a variety of settings including private practice, public and charter schools, and early intervention. Her experience in the evaluation and treatment of children with a variety of diagnoses includes: articulation/phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, alternative and augmentative disorders (AAC). In her free, Jess enjoys spending time with her daughters, crafts/cricut projects, and cooking.

Angela Odom, M.S., CCC-SLP

Angela is a speech-language pathologist with 27 years of experience working with the pediatric
population in private practice, hospital settings, early intervention, and the schools. She has
worked extensively with children experiencing receptive and expressive language delays and
disorders, phonological disorders, fluency, and communication differences related to Autism.
Angela also has 16 years of experience working with Spanish-speaking families and their
children to treat communication disorders in the child’s native language.

Angela received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with a specialization in the areas
of Speech Pathology and Audiology and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and
Disorders from Baylor University. Angela enjoys working with families and children to facilitate
communication skills to enrich children’s lives and to help them be effective and confident
communicators. Outside of work, Angela enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and spending time
with friends and family.

Samantha Hauser, M.S., CF-SLP

Samantha received a Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University in 2024. She completed clinical internships with pediatric populations in private practice, school, and hospital settings. Samantha has experience working with pediatric clients with developmental language delays, pragmatic deficits, phonological and articulation disorders, fluency disorders, executive functioning and attention concerns, and autism spectrum disorders. She has focused experience in treating clients with complex needs using augmentative and alternative communication intervention strategies. In her free time, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, attending sporting events, and being active.