With experience in both public and private settings, we know how to meet children exactly where they are—providing individualized instruction rooted in each child’s strengths. This foundation allows us to create engaging, supportive learning environments where children can grow, gain confidence, and thrive.
At SHINE Education and Therapy Center, we pair this deep experience with a compassionate, family-centered approach. We don’t just provide services—we partner with parents to create personalized plans that support each child’s development while offering guidance and reassurance every step of the way.
Families trust SHINE because we translate expertise into measurable, meaningful progress that supports long-term growth and independence.
SHINE Education and Therapy Center exists to support children and families through high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based educational and therapeutic services. We are committed to helping every child build lifelong skills, confidence, and independence by meeting them where they are and partnering closely with their families.
Expert Interventions to Unlock Your Child’s FULL Potential
Our signature approach combines comprehensive assessment, personalized planning, evidence-based intervention, and strong family collaboration—resulting in measurable progress and lasting skills across settings.
With decades of combined experience across education and therapy, SHINE brings a unique, multidisciplinary perspective to supporting the whole child.
We proudly offer Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Early Start Special Instruction, Social Skills Groups, Academic Support and Enrichment for Homeschool Families, and Parent/Caregiver Education and Training. Our work is grounded in evidence-based practices, collaboration, and respect for each child’s unique strengths and needs. At SHINE, we believe meaningful progress happens when skilled professionals partner closely with families in a supportive, compassionate environment. Our team is committed to professionalism, ethical practice, and continuous growth—ensuring every child and family we serve feels valued, supported, and empowered.
dedicated to supporting children’s development through high-quality educational and therapeutic services.
SHINE Education and Therapy Center is a child- and family-centered practice
Child-Centered Practice
We honor each child’s unique strengths, needs, and developmental path. Decisions are guided by what best supports the child’s growth and well-being.
Our Core Values
We envision a community where every child is supported, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential. Through collaboration, innovation, and compassion, SHINE strives to be a trusted leader in education and therapy—known for excellence, integrity, and meaningful outcomes.
Our Vision
SHINE Education and Therapy Center exists to support children and families through high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based educational and therapeutic services. We are committed to helping every child build lifelong skills, confidence, and independence by meeting them where they are and partnering closely with their families.
Our Mission
Family Partnership
Families are essential partners in the work we do. We value open communication, collaboration, and respect for each family’s goals and experiences.
Professional Excellence
We uphold high standards of ethical practice, evidence-based intervention, and continuous professional growth.
Collaboration & Teamwork
We believe the best outcomes are achieved through teamwork, shared expertise, and mutual respect among staff and with families.
Compassion & Respect
We foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where children, families, and team members feel valued, supported, and heard.
Integrity & Accountability
We act with honesty, responsibility, and transparency in all professional relationships and decisions.
Brittney holds a master’s degree and credential in Early Childhood Special Education and brings over 15 years of experience supporting children with disabilities. Her background includes work as an ABA therapist, in-home educational tutor, and Early Childhood Education Specialist for preschool students with mild to severe needs. Brittney has extensive experience conducting assessments, designing IEPs, and teaching children with diverse learning needs. As both a professional and parent of a toddler, she brings insight, compassion, and dedication to the families she serves.
Early Childhood Education Specialist
I'm Brittney
Meet Your Dream Team
Shalu Chauhan is a tri-lingual (Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi) licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over six years of clinical experience serving individuals from early intervention through adulthood. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from California State University, Fullerton, and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Shalu’s clinical expertise spans pediatric and adult populations, including individuals with autism, childhood apraxia of speech, developmental language disorders, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, as well as adults with acquired neurological conditions such as aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dysarthria, and voice disorders. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) and has provided evidence-based intervention across clinic, home-based, school, and medical settings.
She specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), early intervention, motor speech disorders, and complex communication needs. Her advanced training includes motor-based and evidence-informed approaches, orofacial/myofunctional therapy principles, LAMP, and Gestalt Language Processing, as well as parent-focused frameworks including the Hanen Programs (More Than Words® and It Takes Two to Talk®).
Speech-Language Pathologist
I'm Shalu
Shalu has extensive experience conducting AAC assessments, supporting device trials, and coaching families and interdisciplinary teams to promote functional communication and generalization across environments.
In addition to her clinical work, Shalu has participated in collaborative research examining language recovery in individuals with chronic non-fluent aphasia and has presented research findings at the ASHA Convention.
Shalu is passionate about empowering families through respectful, neurodiversity-affirming, and evidence-based care. She believes communication is a fundamental human right and is committed to supporting each person in finding their voice while partnering with caregivers to foster confidence, connection, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Allie Teagle is a Speech-Language Pathologist who truly believes communication is about so much more than just words; it’s about connection, confidence, and helping each person find their voice.
Her journey in the field started in the schools, where she worked as a moderate to severe special needs aide. That experience shaped her passion for supporting students with diverse communication needs and confirmed that she wanted to become an SLP. While earning her Master’s degree, she worked for two years as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), gaining hands-on experience and learning from incredible mentors along the way. She recently completed her Clinical Fellowship Year and is so excited to continue growing in this profession!
Allie loves working with children and families to support speech, language, and social communication skills in ways that feel engaging, playful, and meaningful. She strives to create a warm, supportive environments where kids feel safe to try, grow, and celebrate their progress!
Speech-Language Pathologist
I'm Allie
One of my favorite parts of being an SLP is turning everyday moments into opportunities for growth and watching confidence build along the way. I’m passionate about meeting each child where they are and helping them shine.
Brooke earned her Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders in 2020 and has vast experience working with diverse populations, including children ages 0-17 with speech sound disorders, language delays, autism spectrum disorder, and AAC needs. Her background as a paraeducator for students with autism inspired her passion for helping individuals find their voice. Brooke is currently pursuing her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and will graduate Summer 2026.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
I'm Brooke
Candace Feng is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting children and their families across a range of developmental needs. She specializes in feeding therapy, motor development, visual-motor integration, and sensory processing differences.
Candace has provided services in clinic-based, school-based, and in-home settings, allowing her to support children in the environments where they learn, play, and grow.
She takes a collaborative, family-centered approach, partnering with caregivers to develop individualized goals that build on each child’s strengths and needs. Her focus is on enhancing quality of life by increasing children’s meaningful participation in self-care, play, school activities, and community experiences.
Occupational Therapist
I'm Candace
Candace is passionate about creating supportive, engaging environments where children can develop skills, confidence, and independence.
As a Social Skills/Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Summer Serna supports students in building foundational skills in emotional awareness, regulation, peer interaction, and self-advocacy. With a BA in Elementary Education from Cal State Long Beach, a Masters degree in School Counseling from USC and more than a decade of experience supporting diverse learners, she designs structured, developmentally appropriate interventions tailored to meet individual needs. Summer is passionate about creating safe, relationship-centered environments that promote resilience, independence, and long-term social-emotional success.
In her free time, Summer enjoys spending time with her husband and two young boys, trying new restaurants, and reading with her book club!
Social Skills/
Social-Emotional Learning Specialist
I'm Summer
Georgina Jarrah is an experienced educator with a strong background in both general and special education. She prides herself in supporting diverse learners and fostering engaging, inclusive classroom environments.
Georgina previously worked as a Resource Specialist Teacher, teaching English and Math to middle school students with special needs and developing individualized education plans (IEPs) to ensure academic growth and student success. Earlier in her career, she taught high school students with moderate to severe disabilities, designing structured, age-appropriate curriculum and supporting students in reaching their personal and academic goals.
In addition to her work in education, Georgina brings experience in leadership, communication, and program coordination through her background in public relations and business management. Her diverse professional experience strengthens her ability to connect with students, families, and colleagues alike.
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Instructional Specialist
I'm Georgina
Georgina holds a degree in Communications/Public Relations and remains passionate about supporting students, building positive learning environments, and helping every child reach their full potential.
Chris brings over 20 years of experience in sales and customer service, with a strong focus on listening first to fully understand each family’s needs. His thoughtful, relationship-centered approach helps parents feel heard, supported, and valued. Known for going above and beyond, Chris is committed to creating positive experiences, exceeding expectations, and turning challenges into meaningful solutions for the families we serve.
Director of Client Care
I'm Chris
Early Start Special Instruction provides a varied sensory and interactive experience (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, movement) to promote a baby's brain development, motor skills, attention, and overall well-being.
Early Start Special Instruction
Speech and Language Therapy focuses on evaluation and intervention to improve communication skills — speech sound disorders, language delays, social language, and pediatric feeding disorders.
Speech and Language Therapy
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Academic Support and Enrichment for Homeschool Families focuses on individualized or small group academic instruction and learning strategies to strengthen academic skills as well as enrichment experiences such as STEAM-based learning and project-based exploration.
Academic Support and Enrichment for Homeschool Families
Our Parent Trainings will give you practical tools, guidance, and strategies to support your child’s learning, communication, behavior, and development at home and beyond, helping you feel confident and empowered in your role.
Parent/Caregiver Education and Training
Try these strategies with your school-age child! The more you use a calming strategy and practice it with your child, the more likely they are to use it when experiencing anger, stress, sadness, or frustration.
Help Us Calm Down: Strategies for School-age Children
Tips for raising a successful reader
Read with your School-Age Child Brochure
These helpful developmental milestones checklists show what most children (75% or more) can do by each age.
CDC Developmental Milestones Checklists
Each resource is carefully selected through the lens of real experience in each practice area. We’ve done the filtering for you, so you don’t have to guess. These are tools we trust, use, and confidently recommend to families who want clarity, not confusion.
