Katie Cluxton, CCC-SLP

I currently serve as the speech language pathologist at both Pacific Sky School and Del Mar Hills Academy. This is my fourth year in the Del Mar Union School District and I am thrilled to be a part of this innovative community. I have experience supporting students with a variety of communication needs, including expressive and receptive language (what you say and what you understand), articulation, and fluency. I strive to center neurodiversity-affirming practices in my work, focusing on student strengths, validating their experiences, and supporting meaningful, self-directed communication.

In 2022, I graduated from Boston University with my M.S. in Speech Language Pathology. In 2019, I earned by B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle. I hold licenses in Speech Language Pathology from the state of California and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, as well as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Pacific Sky School | 858.755.9301

Del Mar Hills Academy | 858.755.9763

kcluxton@dmusd.org

What to Expect in Speech and Language Therapy

In our Speech Room, students are encouraged to grow, play, and use their voices with confidence. They feel heard, capable, and proud of their progress. Each session is tailored to their individual needs, using engaging, hands-on activities that spark curiosity and joy.

I believe students learn best when therapy feels meaningful to them. That’s why I build in choice, reflection, and fun, helping each student feel like an active participant in their own progress. We use games, movement, visuals, stories, and conversation to develop communication skills in ways that feel natural and motivating. Along the way, we celebrate growth, notice what’s working, and reflect on how they’re using their voice in the world.

Speech therapy is a team effort. I collaborate with families, teachers, and other service providers to support each student’s success in both academic and social settings. Most of all, I strive to help every child feel confident in who they are and how they communicate, with pride and purpose.

Link to Pacific Sky Homepage

Surfboards and link to Del Mar Hills School

Link to Del Mar Hills Homepage

Life Outside the Speech Room

I love spending time with my family, friends, and my dog, Olive! In my free time, I’m usually reading, staying active, or creating a new craft project!