Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Patounas, Mrs. Van Hoesen and Ms. West are all New York State Licensed and ASHA (American Speech Language-Hearing Association) certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP's). 

To be a New York Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) means that we have completed a minimum of a Master’s degree in speech language pathology. New York State licensed speech-language pathologists have also completed at least nine months of supervised experience and have passed a written, state-approved licensing examination. Licensed speech-language pathologists are also required by law to complete 30 hours of continuing competency learning activities every three years. 

ASHA certification means obtaining and maintaining the nationally recognized credential, the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), a professional certification that represents a level of excellence in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). Achieving ASHA certification ensures that professionals providing speech-language pathology services have received the highest quality preparation and training, and through continuous participation in professional development activities, keep up with rapid changes in the professions scope of practice.

• Linda Van Hoesen, M.S., CCC-SLP

Mrs. Van Hoesen is an SLP and has been working for Catskill CSD since 2001.  She is also a graduate of Catskill CSD.  Mrs. Van Hoesen received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Communication Disorders from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. She has two children and truly loves working with all of her Catskill CSD students.

• Tiffany Patounas, M.A., CCC-SLP

Mrs. Patounas began working at the Catskill CSD in 2004.  She completed 4 years of undergraduate work at the University of New Hampshire, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders.  She then received her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.  She has three school-aged children of her own and loves her time working with the students at Catskill Elementary School.        

• Kristina Hunter, M.S., CCC-SLP 

Mrs. Hunter began working at Catskill Elementary School in 2020.  She received both her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders and Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from SUNY New Paltz.  She is thrilled to be working with the students at Catskill Central School District.  

• Shelly West, M.S., CCC-SLP 

Ms. West has been working at the Catskill CSD since 2007.  She received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Hudson Valley Community College. Ms. West received her  Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders at Savannah State University in Savannah.  She received her Master’s Degrees in Communication Disorders from The College of Saint Rose in Albany NY.  She has three grown children and enjoys working with children of all ages.  Ms. West  also works with Early Intervention and Preschool children within Greene County.