Simone Frame, MA, CCC-SLP
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
READING INTERVENTIONIST
I am a certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) with over fifteen years of clinical experience. I believe my responsibility as a therapist is to help empower every client to live their most confident, secure, and joyful life.
I have always specialized in dyslexia and enjoy training other professionals in best practices for speech, language, and literacy interventions. I created Launch to be a place where SLPs and literacy experts could work together to help individuals with communication, whether that be in oral or written form. I have always striven to be authentic, even with the youngest of clients, and believe that authenticity and personal connection are the keys to positive intervention. My staff reflect that core value and share a common mission of effective service.
It has been a joy to work with so many wonderful clients over the years and to celebrate their successes with them.
CLINICAL TEAM
AUDRA LEA
GABBY O'NEILL
EMILY WICKER
CLINICAL LEAD
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
READING INSTRUCTOR
Audra is originally from Minnesota, but fell in love with Madison when she attended UW-Madison for her undergraduate. After, Audra attended graduate school at Minnesota State University Moorhead where she gained exposure to a variety of high tech AAC with both adults and children in their Regional Technology Center. Audra also has experience within public schools, skilled nursing facilities, private practice, and teletherapy.
Audra is trained in ABA and PROMPT. Her areas of interest include phonology, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), and Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Audra loves putting the “fun” in functional when providing treatment and enjoys working with kids and adults of all ages.
EMILY WICKER
GABBY O'NEILL
EMILY WICKER
LITERACY LEAD
READING INSTRUCTOR
Emily hails from Green Bay where she completed her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. She is currently pursuing a master's degree at UW-Madison in Curriculum & Instruction, specializing as a literacy specialist.
Emily had the incredible opportunity to teach 4K, kindergarten, and first grade in both the Waunakee School District and MMSD. When she is not working, Emily enjoys hot yoga, whipping up delicious baked treats, and exploring new destinations. A good book on the patio is always a summer favorite, too.
Emily firmly believes that every student should have access to high-quality, challenging instruction. Recognizing that each student is a unique learner, she takes great pleasure in tailoring her instruction to meet the diverse needs of her students.
GABBY O'NEILL
GABBY O'NEILL
GABBY O'NEILL
SCHOOLS LEAD
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
READING INSTRUCTOR
Gabby is a certified speech-language pathologist with experience in outpatient clinical settings
as well as public, private, and Montessori school settings. Gabby is originally from the Duluth,
Minnesota area and obtained both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the
University of Wisconsin – Madison in communication sciences and disorders.
In her free time,
she enjoys cooking, traveling, spending time outdoors, and exploring new restaurants.
Gabby values client-led services that incorporate a child’s strengths, interests, and unique
talents into each session. She strives to build positive relationships with all of her clients, as she
believes children thrive when they feel engaged, empowered, and respected.
SARAH WILKE
ANNIE FREDRICK
GABBY O'NEILL
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Sarah is a speech-language pathology clinical fellow who recently obtained her master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She fell in love with the field of speech-language pathology in high school, where she volunteered at a local elementary school, supporting the speech therapist and early childhood special education, Deaf/Hard of Hearing and 4K classrooms. She also has experience working as a preschool teacher, and academic coach for middle and high school students. These experiences helped shape Sarah’s philosophy, which puts the client and their loved ones at the forefront of therapy.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors (especially by the lake!), trying new restaurants/coffee shops, and reading.
LAURA CZERNIK
ANNIE FREDRICK
ANNIE FREDRICK
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
READING INSTRUCTOR
Laura is a certified speech-language pathologist with over 12 years of experience in a variety of pediatric settings including Birth-to-Three, clinical, public schools, and teletherapy. She started her career in Birth-to-Three which laid the foundation for her therapy approach: child-centered, play-based, fun, and functional.
Laura is from central Illinois and has a B.S. degree in Speech & Hearing Science from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, a B.A. degree in Spanish from Illinois State University, and an M.A. degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Illinois University. Laura has lived in Madison for over 8 years and loves exploring the area’s beautiful parks with her dog. She enjoys playing soccer, playing piano, drawing, painting, sewing, photography, blogging, and traveling. Laura has studied abroad in Costa Rica, volunteered at an orphanage in Kathmandu, Nepal, and has seen the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
ANNIE FREDRICK
ANNIE FREDRICK
ANNIE FREDRICK
READING INSTRUCTOR
Annie holds a Master of Education degree, with teaching licenses in the areas of Reading Teacher, Reading Specialist, Special Education, and Psychology. She brings over 25 years of public school teaching experience to Launch. She believes learning to read proficiently allows people neurological, educational, psychological, social, and linguistic advantages and is the cornerstone of living a fulfilled life.
Annie believes using consistent and explicit strategies in literacy instruction, catered to the needs of each student, results in reading growth. She believes it is crucial to foster trust with her students by building positive connections with them and their families. Holding to the premise that learning is a collaborative effort, one in which each student’s voice is valued, she feels that when students feel supported, they are more likely to engage in learning.
In her free time, Annie spends time with family and friends, walking her dogs, making art, reading, traveling, and checking out local music events. She also is an avid photographer, with interest in the areas of portraiture and street photography.
ALYSSA LAMBERTI
ALYSSA LAMBERTI
ALYSSA LAMBERTI
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
READING INSTRUCTOR
Alyssa is originally from sunny Florida, where she earned her Bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Florida. She continued her education in Chicago, receiving a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from Rush University. Now graduated, Alyssa is happily settled in Madison, WI and eager to grow both professionally and clinically with Launch Speech and Reading.
Alyssa has a passion for fostering a supportive environment for both her clients and their families by being committed to a client and family centered approach. She takes pride in creating individualized therapy plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys uncovering local coffee shop gems, nature walks during the warm months, and taking pictures of her adorable cat, Asami.
ABIGAIL MAERZ
ALYSSA LAMBERTI
ALYSSA LAMBERTI
MATH AND READING INSTRUCTOR
Abigail is an enthusiastic educator with a B.S in Education, specialized in General Science, from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She has experience working with children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD as well. Abigail's professional journey is deeply intertwined with a love for creative expression and dedication to nurturing the academic and emotional development of children. Her teaching strategies are tailored to individual challenges, helping each student to feel valued, understood, and supported.
Abigail's ultimate aim is to empower young minds, encouraging them to embrace their individuality and reach their full potential, both academically and personally.
Abigail loves the natural world, too, which she explores with her dog, Enzo, along the hiking trails and dog parks. Her artistic hobbies include drawing, painting, crafting, and building paper models.
JAMIE SUGARMAN
JAMIE SUGARMAN
JAMIE SUGARMAN
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLGIST
Jamie is a speech-language pathology clinical fellow who recently completed her masters degree from UW-Madison. She is originally from Fort Collins, Colorado where she earned her bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies as well as a teaching license in Early Childhood Education (Birth-9).
Jamie taught in the Poudre School District Early Childhood Program for 7 years in an elementary school setting. She has lived in Madison for 8 years with her husband and 3 little boys. In her free time she enjoys gardening, adventuring, and keeping backyard chickens.
She is very excited to join the Launch team, grow professionally, and serve the families of south-central Wisconsin.
Heather Worley
JAMIE SUGARMAN
JAMIE SUGARMAN
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLGIST
Heather is a speech-language pathologist with over 19 years of experience in pediatric settings, including clinical, private practice, and public schools. Originally from Arkansas, Heather holds a BA in Communication Disorders from Harding University and an MA in Speech and Hearing Science from Indiana University. She has proudly called Wisconsin home for more than two decades.
Heather is driven by her belief that every child deserves to be seen, respected, and valued for who they are. She wants to truly understand each child’s unique strengths, needs, and personality to create a strong foundation for their therapeutic journey. She is also committed to ensuring that her clients and their families feel empowered to advocate for their needs.
In her free time, Heather enjoys outdoor adventures, whether it’s hiking, rollerblading, or off-roading in her Jeep. She also loves dancing, singing karaoke with friends (in her very own basement lounge!), and exploring her creative side through glass fusing. Heather also cherishes time with her grandkids and finds joy in relaxing with her pets—three cats and a dog.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
SHARON FRAME
BILLING SPECIALIST
Sharon has recently retired from a long and fulfilling career working as a multi-county director in the Illinois Head Start Program. She relocated to Madison to be closer to her family and is now embracing the Wisconsin lifestyle! She is excited to be a part of the Launch team and to continue serving families and children.