Real teacher Life with Leigha | Speech Therapy in Early Education
Welcome to speech therapy with Leigha Morgan! She is a speech therapist at in the Bolivar school district and works with kids in early education.
I have had the pleasure of working with Leigha on some of her brand photos for her summer program, Speech Club with Ms Leigha, and this woman cares so much about her students.
She is so passionate and knowledgeable that it’s nearly impossible to not want to be a speech therapist after being around her.
You’ve been warned. :)
Meet Leigha Morgan!
What's your name and what do you teach?
My name is Leigha Morgan and I’m a speech language pathologist at Bolivar Primary School!
What does your morning look like before students walk in?
Must have coffee. Mood lights on, candle warmer on and on to planning and paperwork before I pick up my students!
What’s your favorite thing about being a teacher?
Getting to connect with kids! I honestly feel I get to make a difference every single day.
What is your ideal teaching environment?
Love the mood lights on, cool breeze from the window and kinetic sand in hand!
What's your go-to drink or snack that gets you through the day?
Listen if I didn’t mention Alanis I’d be lying. Love yogurt protein bars from Aldi!
What are you reading right now?
Currently reading up on Visual Phonics 🙃
What's a book you'd hand every student if you could?
Oh my, I love Fancy Nancy books! They’re so fun and make me laugh!
are you a planner person, a sticky note person, a "it's all in my head" person?
Many stickies, written in paper planner, Google Calendar and iCalendar 😅🤪
What's one routine that keeps you grounded during a busy stretch?
Oh gosh, not sure I’m great at this. I really feel that having a community of people in my work place is key. Having coworkers who offer support and help me prioritize is my saving grace.
What made you want to do this, and is that still the reason you stay?
Someone told me that if they had realized they could work with kids in settings other than as classroom teacher — they would have pursued that. I love getting to work in smaller groups and 1:1 with kids! I feel honored to help kids improve their communication daily.
What’s your go-to hobby outside of teaching?
Home decorating! I’m really good at spending money on things that make my life better.
What do you wish students or parents knew about how to make the most of your class?
I love it when parents talk to their kids about speech therapy! When parents show interest in what we are doing there is really sweet carry over and connection.
What do you know now that you wish you could go back and tell yourself as a student?
Eventually, you won’t have to take any more tests. Also, get the anxiety meds now! Ha! But seriously.
What are you genuinely happy about right now?
Omg, well I am currently loving my new curtains in my bedroom. Does that sound weird. I don’t care.
Current song on repeat?
T Swift! Life of a showgirl album!
Favorite way to reset after a long school day?
Custard run to 3Gs! Their chocolate is to die for!
Current fixation — drink, snack, show, anything?
3Gs chocolate custard… haha no, jk. Sort of. Well I really think that Marcello from SNL is hilarious. He is really shining right now.
Also, I love Parks and Rec… and Amy Poehler in general.
One thing you're looking forward to?
My next massage! This is your sign to also book a massage.
