Staff Biographies   

Sally Pidge,  director of Achieve Therapy Services, has worked in schools, clinics and universities throughout the South and California. Sally graduated from the University of Georgia in 1988 and holds a Bachelor and a Master of Education degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She specializes in childhood language disorders, articulation  disorders, stuttering and apraxia. She has completed advanced stuttering courses through the Stuttering Foundation of America and is PROMPT trained.  

Mary Martha Melancon, speech and language pathologist, has worked in schools, hospitals, and private clinics.  Mary Martha received a Bachelor of Education in Speech, Language, and Hearing in December of 1994 from Southeastern Louisiana University.    She received a Master of Science in Communication Disorders in August of 1996 from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  Mary Martha specializes in childhood language disorders, articulation disorders, apraxia, and the autism spectrum.  She  is also PROMPT trained.  Mary Martha coordinates all social skill groups and partners with other therapists to lead the groups.     

Rachel Shue, speech and language pathologist, has worked at Achieve since June 2005. Rachel graduated from Valdosta State University in 2005 and holds a  Master of Education degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She specializes in childhood language disorders, articulation disorders, and the autism spectrum. Rachel leads many of the social language and social play groups.  

Rachel Arnholt, speech-language pathologist, graduated from Appalachian State University and holds a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has been working at Achieve since May, 2007. Rachel specializes in childhood language disorders, articulation disorders and the autism spectrum. She organizes and guides the Parent-Child Training Program at Achieve to assist parents with taking everyday routines and turning them into language learning opportunities.  

Betsy Johnson, speech-language pathologist, graduated from University of Kentucky and holds a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders. Betsy has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, home health and schools. She specializes in articulation disorders, social language disorders and stuttering.  

Ginger Green, speech-language pathologist, graduated from East Carolina University and holds a Master of Science degree in Speech, Language and Auditory Pathology. Ginger specializes in childhood language, articulation and the autism spectrum. She also participates with leading the social skills groups at Achieve.  

Angela Stulginsky, occupational therapist, received a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Duquense University in Pittsburgh, PA. Angela has worked in a variety of settings with many different populations. She has worked in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient facilities and school settings. Angela has had additional training and experience in treating children with Dyspraxia, Motor Coordination Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Down Syndrome and developmental delays. She has also had additional training in assessment of handwriting skills and in the implementation of the Handwriting Without Tears program.  

Ashley Cioppa, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant,  graduated from Jamestown College and holds an Associate degree in Applied Arts and Sciences. Ashley has experience working will all ages in a variety of settings including schools, early intervention, outpatient hand clinics and private pediatric clinics. Ashley specializes in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, learning disabilities, Downs Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Dyspraxia and developmental delays.