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The Parish School educates children ages 2-12 who have communication delays and learning differences

The Parish School is the only school in Houston, public or private, that offers a multi-age, language-based developmental curriculum for children 18 months through fifth grade. Children served have communication delays and learning differences, but average to above average learning potential. These differences may include problems with speech/language, learning to read, focusing attention, visual

motor areas, social skills and auditory processing. The Parish School utilizes a classroom-based therapy program implemented by certified teachers and speech-language pathologists. Classroom ratios are low and treatment/education plans are individualized to maximize the success of each child. The state-of-the-art facilities include parent/therapist viewing areas, built-in assisted listening devices, play and picnic areas, gardens and large, bright classrooms. The creative and visual arts play a large role in the academic program and incorporate the focus on expressive, receptive and pragmatic language skills while giving children a creative outlet in which to express themselves. Individual therapies and testing including speech, occupational therapy, social skills groups and family therapy are available through our on-site clinic, the Carruth Center.

09/03/2026

Welcome Back Molly!🎉

We are so happy to have Molly Weisselberg, MA, CCC-SLP, return to The Parish School as an Elementary Speech-Language Pathologist at The Parish School, where she is passionate about helping students find their voices, build meaningful connections, and thrive. She earned her B.A. in Communication Disorders from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her M.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from The George Washington University. She has extensive training in Social Thinking, Executive Functioning, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Conscious Discipline, and Floortime.

Molly joined The Parish School in 2016 and has served in a variety of roles, including Elementary Speech-Language Pathologist, Social Learning Therapist, Camp Acorn Manager, and Admissions Specialist. Before joining Parish, she worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the New York City Public Schools.

Outside of school, Molly enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons, discovering new restaurants, and taking walks with their sweet dog, Otis.

09/02/2026

The Parish School's 18th annual "Giving Voice to Children" Luncheon is just around the corner. Join us Wednesday, September 30th at The Junior League of Houston. The luncheon is held each year to raise much-needed funds for the school's financial assistance fund, which makes a Parish education possible for families who may otherwise be unable to afford this specialized learning environment. This year's luncheon is chaired by alumni parents, Cory & Chris Canon, and current parents,
Carly & Sebastian Filgueira. The elementary choir's performance is always a highlight of the event. Use this link to purchase tickets and tables:
https://parishschool.org/event/luncheon-2026/

09/01/2026

Give a warm Parish School welcome to Amanda Scopelliti, M.Ed. 🎉

Amanda Scopelliti is an Elementary Educator at The Parish School. She holds an M.Ed. in Elementary and Special Education from Relay Graduate School of Education and a B.A. in Psychology from Trinity College, with active certifications in Special Education and Elementary Education in both Texas and Connecticut. Her experience spans general education classrooms and private settings, working with students across a wide range of learning and developmental needs. Amanda is passionate about special education and the collaborative, individualized work that makes meaningful progress possible. She was drawn to Parish by a culture that treats communication and connection as the foundation for everything else. Outside the classroom, she enjoys trying new restaurants and coffee shops, traveling, and reading mystery novels.

08/31/2026

Welcome to The Parish School Dionne Walker, M.A., CCC-SLP 🎉

Dionne Walker is a certified speech-language pathologist with 30+ years of experience. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin where she received both a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Science in Communications Disorders. Dionne has expertise in the areas of oral motor/dysphagia and feeding issues, autism, and pediatric speech and language disorders. She has presented ASHA approved continuing education seminars, along with numerous training courses and workshops with students, parents, and other related professionals. Outside of the therapy room, you can find her exploring Houston's live music and arts events. With her family, they enjoy family time reading, completing puzzles, and playing board games. She is excited to be part of this great school.

08/27/2026

Welcome home Meagan Rosales, M.Ed., C-SLDS, CALT🎉

Meagan is back as The Parish School's Elementary Reading Specialist. She earned her BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders and German Studies from Baylor University in 2008 and her MEd - Reading Specialist from the University of St. Thomas in 2014. She also holds teaching certifications for Special Education EC-12, Generalist EC-6, and Reading Specialist EC-12. She also holds credentials as a Certified Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist (C-SLDS) through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) and as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) through the Academic Language Therapy Association.

Meagan began her professional career as a paraeducator at The Parish School in 2008. She decided to pursue teaching after being inspired by Parish’s unique teaching model and became a student teacher before becoming a lead teacher in 2012. Meagan has a special interest in bridging language development with literacy and learning skills, especially for children with language and learning differences. She became a Reading Specialist for Parish in 2021 and has experience providing individual and group therapy for students with dyslexia and dysgraphia. She is back to Parish for the 2026 school year after taking time to take care of her young children and providing individual academic therapy for students around the Houston Metro.

When Meagan isn’t working, you can find her cheering on her older son who swims competitively, leading a den for Cub Scouts, or spending time with her younger son, husband, and rabbit- Boo!

08/26/2026

Please welcome back to Parish, Naomi Lopez! 🎊

Naomi is the lead SLP teacher in the Early Childhood Maraconis class. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston, where she double majored in Communication Disorders and Spanish, and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from New York University.

A bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, Naomi’s approach to therapy is light, engaging, evidence-based, and empathy-centered. She believes communication therapy should be meaningful and enjoyable while honoring each child’s unique communication style and empowering families to support their child’s progress. Born in New York with strong Colombian roots, Naomi now calls Texas home with her family. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children, playing board games, singing, laughing, staying active, and finding peaceful places surrounded by nature.

08/25/2026

Welcome Back Gianna!👋

We are so happy to have Gianna return to The Parish School as an Early Childhood SLP teacher of the Llamas class.

Gianna graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a specialization in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Baylor University. Gianna is passionate about working with the pediatric population and is deeply committed to providing language-rich, child-centered, and multi-sensory classroom environments for our Early Childhood students.

When Gianna is not working, she loves trying new restaurants with her husband, going on walks, and traveling.

Welcome back, Gianna!

08/21/2026

That’s a wrap on an amazing first week at The Parish School! 💚 From new friendships to exciting new classes, it’s been a wonderful start to the school year. We’re looking forward to a year filled with growth, learning, and so many more special moments ahead! 📚✨

08/18/2026

That FIRST DAY feeling! We are so excited to have our students back and we are looking forward to a fantastic year filled with friendships and opoortunities to learn and grow! 💚

08/17/2026

📚✨Meet the Teacher was a success! We loved seeing our Parish families today and now we're ready to kick off an amazing school year! 💚

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11001 Hammerly Boulevard
Houston, TX
77043

Telephone

+17134674696

Website

http://www.parishschool.org/

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