Littleton Public Schools
Gretchen Storm is an experienced speech-language pathologist with a robust background in evaluating and treating various speech-language disorders. Currently serving as the LPS SWAAAC Facilitator and Speech-Language Pathologist at Littleton Public Schools since August 2011, Gretchen specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for students with complex communication needs. In addition to this role, Gretchen has been providing in-home speech-language services through Speech Therapy of the Rocky Mountains, LLC since May 2014. As a therapist and team lead at Adam's Camp since June 2011, Gretchen delivers therapy in diverse settings, catering to individuals with Developmental Delays, Autism, and Down's syndrome. Previous experience includes working as an in-home speech-language pathologist with Jill Tullman and Associates, focusing on AAC implementation and client collaboration. Gretchen holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western Michigan University.
Littleton Public Schools
LPS is the only school district in the Denver metro area to receive the Colorado Department of Education’s (CDE) highest accreditation rating eight of the nine years it has been offered. LPS schools annually receive John Irwin School of Excellence and Governor’s Distinguished Improvement awards. LPS has also received the English Language Proficiency Act (ELPA) Excellence Award multiple times. Littleton Public Schools serves 28 square miles and includes the majority of the City of Littleton, Town of Columbine Valley, and portions of the municipalities of Bow Mar, Centennial, Greenwood Village and the City of Englewood. With nearly 15,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12, including several alternative programs. Leading the country in 21st-century learning, more than 12,000 Chromebooks are used by students every day. District teachers are known internationally for their use of instructional technology and students consistently win state and national competitions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). LPS is ranked top 20 in the nation in K–12 education for safety and security. The security industry’s leading trade publication, Security Magazine, has named LPS among the Top 500 security operations around the world.