Reach the Summit Language and Literacy Clinic

Reach the Summit Language and Literacy Clinic originated from the exhilarating feeling that comes from standing on the top of a mountain. Nothing can beat it! This experience encompasses so much, from an immense feeling of accomplishment to a sense of strength and empowerment. The senses are overwhelmed by the sites of surrounding mountaintops and endless views, and the sounds of the wind and birds calling. You take in the fresh air, the warmth of the sun and the weather patterns that surround you. Your emotions run wild, not always knowing whether to smile, laugh or cry. This is not just about this moment atop the mountain, but all that it has taken to get you here. This can be applied to many goals. Individuals who struggle to learn to read effectively and efficiently have a large mountain in front of them. It can be a long and daunting process and one that requires them to overcome many obstacles and put in so much more work than their peers. My goal at Reach the Summit Language and Literacy Clinic is that each individual who comes through this clinic will climb to the top of their mountain and enjoy their summit experience, ultimately allowing them to experience success in accessing the written word. Kirsten Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP, C-SLDS, earned her bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University. She graduated from the University of Utah with a masters in Speech Language Pathology in 2009. She began her career in adult rehabilitation, addressing neurologic disorders. After moving to Idaho in 2012, Kirsten transitioned to pediatric outpatient rehabilitation. Kirsten now specializes in the prevention, early intervention, and remediation of children with written language disorders. She became certified as a structured literacy/dyslexia specialist through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction and the International Dyslexia Association in 2019. Kirsten was born in Colorado. She is married with two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors running, hiking, biking, and skiing with her family.