MEET OUR STAFF

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Executive Director 

Aspen has a Bachelors degree in Technology Education from Montana State University. She has spent many years working in higher education teaching robotics, computer science, web design and coding. Aspen is very passionate about Freed Academy because she has seen the amazing effect spelling has had first hand through working with her brother who is a nonspeaker.  

Co-Founder

Communication Partner

Kristin is a Vegas local and has been running various businesses in Las Vegas, NV for the last 25 years. She also is the president of Dinos Lounge, the oldest bar in Las Vegas. Kristin's youngest son is a genius nonspeaking comedian and speller whose greatest desire is to help all other nonspeakers. 

S2C Practitioner 

Nicole holds a BS degree in Early Childhood Development from Utah State University and has a decade of experience teaching at local Las Vegas schools. She received her S2C practitioner training through the International Association for Spelling and Communication (I-ASC). Nicole is passionate about fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students. 

For private spelling lessons contact 

Practitioner Nicole Doney: 

email: nicdoney@gmail.com

text: 702-247-5288 

Body Movement Trainer

Heather has a degree in Exercise Sport Science from the University of Utah.  For the last 25 years she has been a personal trainer, certified through The National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M). She previously was the Director of Human Performance for IFIT. She also designed programs for Jillian Michaels, Steve Young, and Cesar Milan. Heather has began training to nonspeakers and has seen the tremendous improvement in their muscles and coordination skills. Her goal is to bring fitness and exercise to other nonspeakers who have not been given the opportunity to participate in neurotypical sport related exercise of any kind.  

For private fitness classes contact 

Trainer Heather Doney: 

text: 702-521-4021

Assistant to Executive Director

Communication Partner

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Lindsey has a Bachelors degree and certificate in Speech-Language Sciences  and Technology from Northern Arizona University.  She is currently obtaining her Masters from Delaware Valley University. Lindsey has spent the last year working for Cartwright School district as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant. Lindsey has spent many of her academic years working with her cousin who is a nonspeaker. Her love has grown for spelled communication and she is excited to see how much of a positive impact Freed Academy will have for all nonspeakers.