The Barton Hills Speech Therapy Program supports students in kindergarten through fifth grade by providing comprehensive, school-based services designed to help children successfully access their education and fully participate in the school environment. The program’s primary goal is to strengthen students’ communication skills so they can learn, engage with peers, and express themselves with confidence across academic and social settings.
Speech therapy services at Barton Hills are highly individualized and grounded in evidence-based practice. Therapy may address a range of communication needs, including articulation, expressive and receptive language, social-pragmatic language, voice, fluency (stuttering), and multimodal communication such as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Services are delivered in collaboration with teachers, families, and support staff to ensure skills carry over into the classroom and beyond.
Jessica Fajardo, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
jessica.fajardo@austinisd.org| 512-414-2013
Ms. Fajardo is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with four years of professional experience supporting students with diverse communication needs. She earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Kean University in New Jersey and is dedicated to providing evidence-based, student-centered services. Ms. Fajardo values collaboration, professionalism, and ongoing growth, and she strives to create a supportive and engaging therapeutic environment that helps students succeed academically and socially.
Originally from New Jersey, Ms. Fajardo recently relocated to Austin, where she lives with her fiancé and their dog, Blue. She was recently engaged and is enjoying this exciting new chapter of her life. Outside of work, she loves attending concerts, trying new foods, and spending quality time exploring Austin with Blue. Her warmth, enthusiasm, and passion for connection extend beyond her personal life and into her work with students and families.