Interact Pediatrics Team
Deana has been with Interact since inception as co-owner of Interact Pediatrics. Together with Carey, they remain committed to their mission to work with children who have special needs.
Introducing our Partner and speech and language pathologist, Carey. As co-owner of Interact Pediatrics, Carey had the vision and the drive to grow Interact Pediatrics to the organization that it is today.
Grace is a native of Greensboro, NC. Grace graduated with her undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, and she attended and obtained her master’s from Washington State University Spokane. Grace chose to treat in pediatrics because she loves that her job involves playing. She enjoys helping children learn the power of communicating more functionally and successfully.…
Mallory was born and raised in Statesville, NC. She attended UNC-Greensboro where she obtained her bachelor’s degree. From there she attended Radford University to graduate with her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology. Mallory chooses to treat in pediatric therapy because there is never a dull moment when working with kids. She loves watching her clients…
Hannah was born in Beckley, West Virginia, but moved to Kernersville, NC when she was seven years old. Hannah graduated with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UNC-Greensboro. Hannah loves working in pediatric therapy because of all the energy her kiddos bring. “They make my job fun,” she says. Hannah loves each individual child’s personality…
Amy was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. She moved to Greensboro to attend UNC-Greensboro for her bachelor’s and master’s degree, where she earned her master’s in Speech Language Pathology. Amy loves seeing the amazing progress kids can make. She loves being involved with their parents to help them facilitate better communication. “The gratitude that…
Brianne is originally from King, NC which is a small town right outside of Winston-Salem. Brianne received her undergraduate degree from UNC-Greensboro and attended California State University at Northridge where she received her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology. Brianne loves helping littles find their voice. She finds pediatric therapy so rewarding. She loves helping clients…
Ashlea came to North Carolina from Buckhannon, West Virginia. She attended West Virginia Wesleyan College, where she received her undergrad. From there she graduated with her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology from UNC-Greensboro. Ashlea enjoys working with this age group because of the excitement the kids have. She loves watching the progress her client makes…
Joanna is a native of Greensboro, NC. She obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UNC-Greensboro. For Joanna, she chooses to work in pediatric therapy because she loves having fun and being silly with her kids. Joanna loves watching her kids grow and become more confident with communication. When Joanna is not seeing clients, she…
Ashlie’s hometown is close by in Pleasant Garden, NC. She was born and raised in the triad. She attended Liberty University and then returned home to the area. She loves working at Interact because she loves that it gives her flexibility to work and be the best mom. She enjoys the people she works with…
Olivia comes for the small town of North Judson, Indiana. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Milligan University in Tennessee. Olivia’s interest in the puzzle of childhood development led her to pursue a career in pediatric occupational therapy. She loves the purity of children and how to help them grow into adults. She…
Christina is from the nearby town of Asheboro, NC. She attended Lenoir-Rhyne University where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Christina loves working with kids. From watching them learn and grow from such a young age to helping families navigate through daily life. “Every day at work is different and fun,” she says. For…
Amanda is originally from McHenry, Illinois. It is a city right outside of Chicago. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and received in Masters in Occupational Therapy from St. Ambrose University in Iowa. Amanda loves working with kids and their families to help them reach their goals. “Kids are FUN” she says. “They…
Skylar Jones is originally from Mount Airy NC, but spent the majority of her childhood in High Point, NC. She graduated with her Bachelors and Master degree from UNC-Greensboro. Skylar loves working with the pediatric population and has always had a passion for children. She finds their joy for life contagious and loves helping her…
Angela “Angie” Gehrt, OTR/L Angie was raised in a small town in southwest Georgia. She graduated and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Medical College of Georgia, (which is now known as Augusta University). Angie is currently attending Boston University-SAR College of Health & Rehabilitation Science to obtain her Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy.…
Hannah was born and raised in Rural Hall, NC. She received her bachelor’s degree from High Point University. Hannah attended UNC-Greensboro for graduate school and earned her master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. Hannah loves watching her clients make progress while having fun in therapy! When she’s not working, she enjoys reading, playing board games, and traveling