By Harry Fisher – Sports Editor

The role of a Speech and Language Pathologist is vital to many students in school but often goes unnoticed.

A Speech and Language Pathologist works hard to evaluate and treat speech, language, and communication disorders. They look at each student as an individual and work to create a plan that will help them. Some students need help with social skills, some students need help to strengthen their reading skills, and some students need support to communicate effectively. 

Their work even goes beyond the school day, for they often work collaboratively with families to ensure the best possible care is given to a student or patient. At Law, Ms. Salvi is that person. 

She has worked at Law for the past several years and always goes above and beyond to help the Law student population. She helps our students with their communication skills and teaches everyone how they can advocate for themselves. 

Salvi got her degree in Communication Disorders from Southern Connecticut State University. She also got her Masters in Communication Disorders at Mercy College.

Salvi began her career in the Bridgeport School System before coming over to Jonathan Law.  She also travels to St. Mary’s School in Milford to work with their students as well. This is Salvi’s sixth year at Law.

“I help students who have speech or language-based difficulties improve their listening and speaking skills so that they can be better communicators socially and academically,” Salvi said.

Jonathan Law Principal Mr. Darcy sees the impact Salvi has had on helping the Law community. 

“Ms. Salvi is a great Speech and Language Pathologist and overall a support team member here at Law,” Darcy said.  

Darcy said that Salvi has helped students at Law take their academic growth to a whole new level.  

“Ms. Salvi works closely with our students and their families to ensure they are supported and show growth with the work they are doing with her,” Darcy said. “She is a hero here at Law to many students.”