Esther Ward has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist for 22 years providing individual, group, and classroom-based services for preschool through high school students. She provides prevention, intervention, and assessment services to improve the speech/language skills of students. She has facilitated workshops for the professional growth and development of educators along with educating families about speech/language disorders. She has supervised and mentored graduate student clinicians and newly employed Speech-Language Pathologists. She is pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Policy and Leadership at American University.