Our Team
Logical Business is dedicated to providing school districts with the support they need to ensure the success of all students, including those with special needs. Our team of experienced professionals has a cumulative of 200+ years experience in the public-school sector and is trained to cover any of your district’s Special Education staffing needs. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in everything we do. We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Physical Therapy
Angela Hullum is the owner of Logical Business Inc. Special Education Solutions. She has worked in Texas public schools for over 30 years as a contract physical therapy provider.
Angela graduated from Amarillo College in 1984 with an Associate Degree in physical therapy, and from St. Catherine University with her Bachelor’s in physical therapy. She is licensed in the state of Texas as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
She provides both direct and consult services to students under the supervision of a master or doctorate degree PT. She was recently accepted into the MAOL (Master of Organizational Leadership) at St. Catherine University.
Lola has a 43-year career in physical therapy with over thirty years in school-based services. She has experience with a wide variety of diagnosis including wheelchair evaluations. She will provide accurate, timely and detailed documentation supporting an appropriate IEP for each student that she serves. She also has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working well with teachers, administrators and families. She strives to provide each student with the opportunity to make good progress in their educational program.
Stacy Kirby is licensed in the state of Texas as a PT. She holds a master’s degree in physical therapy from West Virginia University. She has over twenty years of experience in both geriatric and pediatric population. Stacy evaluates, develops goals & objectives, and assists with equipment needs for students as it pertains to the educational environment. She provides the needed supervision of PTAs to ensure state compliance with the Texas PT board.
Laura Viergever Blair graduated from Whitehouse High School and then lived the dream of being a World Famous Kilgore College Rangerette. She later graduated from Texas State University in 2012 with her Bachelor Degree in Exercise Sports Science with an emphasis on Pre-Physical Therapy. She also met her husband, Haydon, while at Texas State.
Laura then attended Kilgore College Physical Therapist Assistant program from 2012-2014, always knowing her heart was in pediatrics. Haydon and Laura lived in Garland and Plano for a few years where she began her career providing physical therapy to children in clinic and home health settings. She has furthered her education with courses and certifications in clinical instruction, kinesio taping, sensory and behavior strategies.
Eventually God led Haydon and Laura back to East Texas to be close to their families. Now that their roots are deep they have two precious boys, Bowen and Asher. She also serves as co-founder and director of Harmony Dance Team, a non-profit dance team for school aged
children of ALL-abilities.
Ashley is a PT Assistant who has practiced pediatric physical therapy for over fifteen years in various settings. Her professional experiences include pediatric home health, clinic, early childhood intervention (ECI), and school-based therapy.
She earned a Certificate of Completion in MNRI Dynamic & Postural Reflex Integration. This training has broadened her knowledge regarding how motor reflexes and patterns challenge children’s sensory systems and the importance of integrating these movements. After completing this specialized training, she has been able better incorporate the MNRI protocol for the pediatric population.
She has a passion for working with children and has dedicated years of service to the PT profession helping children overcome obstacles and reach their greatest potential. She believes successful therapy is achieved by working closely with children’s families and other professionals involved in their care. She loves watching children grow and learn in an environment like “play” versus work. Believing those moments are much more rewarding than milestones.
Ashley adds she has been married to her husband for 15 years, and they have three wonderful children. She enjoys cheering them on at their various sporting events and special activities in her free time.
School Psychology
Dr. Willis comes to Logical Business with 28 years in public and higher education. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, a Master of Science in Psychology and is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology with the state of Texas. In addition, she has a Master of Education focusing on Special Education with a current Educational Diagnostician and Autism Specialist Certification.
She currently serves on theTCASE board of directors and is an Adjunct Professor with the University of Oklahoma, Lehigh University, Liberty University. She has taught undergraduate classes at both Tyler Junior College and Texas A & M-Commerce in assessment and special education.
Katie Ross is a practicing school psychologist in the East Texas area. She holds an Education Specialist Degree and a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from Chapman University, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Child and Adolescent Studies from California State University of Fullerton.
With ten years of experience as a school psychologist and over sixteen years in education, Katie is devoted to enriching the overall development and well being of all students. She has experience as a preschool teacher, one-on-one paraprofessional with children ages 3-21, and an ABA therapist working directly with students with Autism.
With experience as a school psychologist in both larger suburb communities and in smaller rural communities; from within a co-op setting to individual districts, Katie comes with a breadth of knowledge of how to work in partnership with districts utilizing their unique resources to support their individual campus structure. She believes that empowering teachers & campus staff through collaboration and hands on training is essential to the success of all students. Her personal approach finds her easy to work with and accepted by school staff members.
Jodi entered the education scene in 2001 as a paraprofessional and knew this was where she belonged. In 2008 she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. From there she obtained her teaching certificate and taught Special Education for 7 years before earning a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in School Psychology. She obtained her LSSP in 2018. Ever since, Jodi has been conducting psychological and educational evaluations, providing support for students, as well as school staff, through trainings and direct services such as behavior supports and counseling services. Jodi also provides functional behavioral analysis and behavior intervention plans. Jodi loves to collaborate with students, parents and school districts across East Texas to achieve the best results for every child that she can in helping them to become the best versions of themselves possible.
Bilingual School Psychology
Susanna Knight is a bilingual School Psychologist native of Colombia. She attended West Texas A&M, where she obtained her bachelor’s in psychology and Masters in School Psychology. Susanna has resided in the North Texas area for over 10 years, along with her husband and two children.
Susanna was featured in the Spring of 2021, Texas Association of School Psychologists Newsletter for her work in the community and Social-Emotional Learning. In September of 2021, she was invited to present in the First Annual Statewide Conference on SEL: Rising from Challenges to SELutions, hosted by the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for Texas (SEL4TX).
Susanna’s passion for children and education sparked at an early age. She values building relationships with families and supporting students. As a professional and as a parent, one of her biggest feelings of gratification come from watching the growth of her students through the years
Speech Language Pathology
Heather Chamness is a dedicated and experienced Speech Language Pathologist, currently serving as a Supervising Therapist for Logical Business Inc. Special Education Solutions at Grand Saline ISD. With a diverse background in various healthcare and educational settings, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.
Heather’s professional journey began in 2001, and since then, she has held various positions, including Speech Language Pathologist for KidsCare Home Health, At Home Healthcare, and contract Speech Pathologist for a variety of school districts and a full time therapist of Van ISD for 10 years. Her extensive experience in hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes, home health, and schools has allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the field.
Heather holds a Master of Science Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology. She is also certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and has obtained Vital Stim certification. Her commitment to ongoing professional development is evident through her ABA training and continuous pursuit of knowledge in her field.
One of Heather’s notable achievements includes being recognized as the top graduating senior at Stephen F Austin State University, where she maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA. This exceptional academic performance showcases her dedication and passion for her work.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Heather is also the owner of a Faith-based CrossFit Gym called CrossFit 2819 Mission she runs outside of school hours. Her personal interests in nutrition and health align with her commitment to helping others lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
With a proven track record of delivering exceptional speech therapy services and a genuine passion for her field, Heather Chamness is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of her clients.
Lisa graduated in 1982 from TCU with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and a teaching certificate in Speech Therapy. She has over 35 years experience working in the public schools in the East Texas area, serving students with speech difficulties. She has dedicated her professional life to delivering the highest quality services to students between the ages of 3 and 21 years.
Calli Fetterman joins the Logical sped team as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist by the Board of Texas and has her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She has been a resident of Athens, Texas since childhood and is excited to be able to service students in the academic setting in and around the Henderson County area.
Calli attended West Texas A&M in Canyon, Texas and graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders. She attended Eastern New Mexico University, where she completed her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Calli’s practicum experiences in graduate school included acute care, inpatient/outpatient rehab, early intervention, university clinic, Anderson co. co-op for school setting, and a skilled nursing facility.
During her professional career, Calli has had the opportunity to work with a variety of populations and disorders. She also has gained experience working as a speech-language pathologist in a variety of settings including schools, daycares, skilled nursing facilities and homes.
Stephanie has lived in East Texas for 28 years and has been working as a speech language pathologist for 13 years. She received her bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s University in 2008 and graduated with a masters degree in Communication Disorders from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2010. She has a large family that includes seven children and loves working with the pediatric population.
Stephanie’s clinical experience includes working in school districts, home health care, NICU, teletherapy, and private clinic settings. She has had the opportunity to work with a variety of speech and language disorders including: autism spectrum disorder, non-verbal communication, articulation disorders, expressive / receptive language disorders, apraxia / motor planning disorders, dysarthria, feeding disorders, and a variety of genetic disorders / medical conditions. She has completed PECS training (Picture Exchange Communication System) with Pyramid Educational Consultants and has also completed training with the Bilinguistics speech therapy clinic in Austin, Tx to
improve evaluation and therapy skills for students who speak English as a second language.
Stephanie is currently a member of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Texas Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (TSHA).
Bilingual Speech Language Pathology
Lori is a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist who has been practicing in the East Texas area for over 17 years. Although most of her career has been focused on evaluating Spanish-speaking students in the school setting, she has also worked in the pediatric outpatient and home health settings.
After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas with a double major in Spanish and Speech Language Pathology, Lori moved to Texas to pursue a M.A. in Spanish Linguistics at UT Austin, where she met her husband and native East Texan, Cole. Following some time traveling and teaching English in Germany, Lori taught Spanish at several colleges and universities in the DFW area while completing a Master’s in Speech-Language Patholog at UT Dallas.
Lori currently lives in Tyler with her husband, 3 children and hound dog Roxie. In her free time, she enjoys paddle boarding, karaoke, yoga and attending her children’s many activities and sporting events.
Behavior Specialist
Jessica earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (Applied Behavior Analysis). She has experience teaching general education, special education K-12, ABA behavior therapy, and serving a school district as a behavior specialist. She has provided training and support for administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Jessica has specific expertise in parent consultation; intensive behavior interventions, conduction Functional Behavior Assessments, creating behavior Intervention Plans and behavior management programs. She is passionate about creating behavior plans and supporting schools on how to implement them, and to take data to make the best decisions for their student’s needs and advocating for them.
Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband, J.R., and their son Jonathan. Her hobbies include Photography, spending time outdoors with family and friends, and reading.
Diagnosticians
Timbra Yoakum is a skilled Educational Diagnostician who has served Texas school districts as a Special Programs Director and Lead Educational Diagnostician.
Timbra is a highly motivated, dedicated special education leader who has led special education teams and departments in roles such as Special Program Director, Lead Diagnostician, Region 10 mentor for diagnosticians, and transitional specialist. During a career that spans almost two decades, Timbra has established her reputation conducting thorough and legally defensible evaluations. Timbra is skilled in interpreting data and well versed in federal laws and special program rules and regulations.
Timbra began her career 16 years ago as a high school English teacher, where she developed a passion for helping ALL students succeed. This passion eventually led her to a career in special education leadership. Timbra brings a wide range of experiences and knowledge in special education to school districts with diverse populations.
Timbra holds a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Lubbock Christian University and a graduate degree in Special Education from The University of North Texas. As a former Special Programs Director, Timbra understands the growing needs of special education departments and school districts. Timbra now partners with school districts to conduct evaluations and mentor special education departments.
Gina is a retired Texas educator with 33 years of experience in education and special education. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Math and a Master of Education degree in Special Education with an Educational Diagnostician certification, both from the University of Texas at Tyler. She also completed coursework through Stephen F. Austin to earn her certification in Principalship in 2010.
Gina began her teaching career at Chapel Hill ISD in 1990, teaching Math at the Middle School level. She also taught Math, Science, and Social Studies at the 3rd and 4th grade levels. Due to a move for her husband’s job, she left Chapel Hill ISD in 2001 and began her educational diagnostician career in Mabank ISD, where she worked from the fall of 2001 to the summer of 2012. In this position, she gained experience in all areas of special education and became very proficient in completing special education evaluations.
Gina transitioned to a job at the Region 7 Education Service Center in Head Start in August 2012. In that position she worked as a Head Start Disabilities Specialist, then Coordinator, to train teachers and support the inclusion of students with educational disabilities in the Region 7 Head Start programs.
In the summer of 2016, Gina became the Special Education Director in Kilgore ISD where she gained valuable experience in the administration of all aspects of the special education program. She completed training for all special education departmental staff, teachers, and paraprofessionals. She also completed all tasks related to the departmental budget including managing the annual special education grant from TEA. She achieved and maintained compliance with all TEA required compliance reviews and monitoring activities. In Kilgore ISD, Gina implemented a program to include students with disabilities in less restrictive settings by developing a co-teach program district wide. She retired from this position in June of 2022, after a career of 32 years.
Gina is a passionate advocate for students with disabilities and will continue working in the area of special education to improve services and outcomes for special education students by training/completing thorough special education evaluations as well as providing training, consultation, and support to administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
Carrie began her career in education in 2001 as a teacher/coach. She taught special education and coached a variety of sports for eight years. Carrie then obtained her master’s degree in 2007, after which she worked as a special education director/ed diagnostician in a rural school district. Throughout her career, she has served students as a diagnostician with a multi-district co-op and single districts at all grade levels.
Her passion is to help understand how each child learns differently through evaluations. She is married to her best friend, Zack. They have two amazing daughters, Kai and Bodie, who keep them busy with show steers, volleyball, softball, track, and basketball.
Tracy Smith has dedicated over two decades of service to the public education system. Tracy has served as a special education teacher, educational diagnostician, and special education director.
Tracy has a passion for learning. She recently earned a Juris Doctor degree from The Southern University Law Center. Tracy also earned a Master of Education Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree from The University of Texas – Tyler.
Tracy is a nationally certified autism specialist and has extensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Tracy holds Texas Educator Certificates in the following areas: Principal, Educational Diagnostician, Generic Special Education, Elementary Self-Contained, Elementary Reading, and Elementary English. Tracy also holds an Educational Leader Level 2 Certificate from the State of Louisiana.
Mindy Burris is a former Special Education teacher turned Educational Diagnostician for the past 12 years. She has worked in public education since 2002. As a parent of a child with special needs, Mindy is passionate to make a difference advocating for students with unique abilities.
When not working, Mindy enjoys spending time with her three kids & husband and watching reality TV.
Bilingual Diagnostician
Cynthia Marquez is passionate about unlocking the potential of every learner. With years of experience as an Educational Diagnostician and a bilingual certified teacher, Cynthia is dedicated to providing individual educational evaluations from the perspective of the Emergent Bilingual learner. As a special educator, Cynthia strives to support students with unique needs.
Balancing her professional life with her role as a mother to two wonderful daughters, and sharing life with her educator husband, Cynthia has a deep understanding of the importance of education in shaping young minds. When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you can find Cynthia relaxing on the porch with sweet tea.
Adapted PE
Stacy Shelton grew up in Dallas, TX. She graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1987.
Stacy taught and coached for 35 years, retiring from Mabank ISD (High School and Junior High) in May of 2024, where she taught for 23 years.
She started teaching special needs students in 2001 at Mabank High School in the area of adapted PE.
In 2012, Stacy started the Partner PE program at Mabank High School. A few years later, she implemented Partner PE at the Junior High. Partner PE is a success-oriented physical education program featuring supervised peer tutors and individualized learning and instruction, and this is one of my greatest APE accomplishments. Stacy has a passion for helping special needs students succeed in physical education.
Assistive Technology
Torian Hathaway graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications science and disorders. She is in her 12th year of working in public schools, 10 of which have been specifically with assistive technology. She is currently the Assistive Technology Specialist for Henderson ISD. Prior to that, she was the Assistive Technology Specialist for Boshears Center for Exceptional Programs with Tyler ISD.
Torian has a wide range of knowledge of various assistive technology equipment, devices, strategies, services, and evaluations. She enjoys getting to work closely with students of all impairments and is fluent in communication strategies, programs, and devices as her
educational background is in communication sciences and disorders. Her passion is to help students access their environment while becoming more successful and independent.
Training and Compliance Reviews
Stacy Akin is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) who recently retired from a distinguished 32-year career in various districts and roles within special education in Texas. His professional journey commenced in 1990 with Garland ISD, where he dedicated 7 years, followed by 9 years with Tyler ISD. Subsequently, he contributed his expertise to the Nacogdoches County Special Education Cooperative for 6 years. In each district, Stacy served as an Associate School Psychologist and LSSP.
Later, he seized an opportunity with the Region 7 Education Service Center, excelling as the special education evaluation specialist for 3 years. In this capacity, he not only offered training to Region 7 special education evaluation personnel but also facilitated sessions by nationally recognized professionals and conducted his own training programs. His career concluded with a rewarding 7-year tenure at Pine Tree ISD.
Over the years, Stacy has navigated diverse educational landscapes, from large metropolitan districts to
medium-sized districts and even very small K-8 districts.
Reflecting on his career, Stacy states, “Throughout my professional journey, I have undertaken various roles within the special education departments I’ve served. From managing caseloads as a
diagnostician/LSSP to providing training for other evaluation specialists, I’ve developed a special passion
for understanding cognitive theory and its application to cognitive assessment. Part of that passion involves helping others comprehend dyslexia and its assessment, along with utilizing a dual discrepancy/consistency model to understand specific learning disabilities.”
Stacy is available to offer compliance reviews for the special education process, training for IEP team facilitation, consultation for diagnostic evaluations, dyslexia assessment training, and guidance in determining specific learning disabilities.
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If your school district is facing SPED staffing shortages, Logical Business is here to help. Contact us today to discuss how we can partner with you to ensure your students receive the services they need to succeed.