Meet Our SLP
As a dedicated speech and language service provider, Ms. Diaz Martinez partner with Illinois school districts to deliver high-quality virtual therapy services for both bilingual (English/Spanish) and monolingual students. Our mission is to support districts in providing consistent, effective speech-language services while maintaining compliance with special education requirements and promoting student success.
With over 14 years of experience in school-based settings, we understand the operational and compliance demands districts face. Our service model is designed to support efficiency and continuity by reducing staffing shortages, offering flexible scheduling, and ensuring uninterrupted services for students.
We specialize in supporting students with speech sound disorders, articulation challenges, and language delays. Our therapy sessions are engaging, evidence-based, and aligned with IEP goals to ensure measurable progress. We work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure services meet district expectations and align with educational standards.
Our services are structured to integrate seamlessly into existing school systems. We provide consistent progress monitoring, clear and timely documentation, and ongoing communication to support transparency and compliance.
Through our partnerships with Illinois school districts, we are committed to delivering reliable, professional speech-language services that enhance students’ communication skills, support academic participation, and contribute to long-term success.
“I had the pleasure of working alongside Ana Diaz for over 10 years, and I can confidently say she is an exceptional bilingual speech-language pathologist. Ana brings a rare combination of expertise, compassion, and genuine care to everything she does. She has a remarkable ability to connect with children, making them feel safe, understood, and empowered to express themselves. Her warm and empathetic nature allows her to build strong, trusting relationships not only with her students, but also with their families. Ana consistently puts each child’s well-being at the center of her work, ensuring that therapy is both meaningful and individualized. In addition to her natural rapport with children, Ana has an impressive clinical skill set. She is knowledgeable, thoughtful in her approach, and highly effective in supporting a wide range of communication needs in both English and Spanish. She is also a collaborative team member who is always willing to share ideas and support others. Any child or family would be incredibly lucky to work with Ana. I wholeheartedly recommend her without hesitation.”
— Kelly O'Donnell, MS CCC-SLP“I had the pleasure of working with Ana for four years as the speech and language pathologist in my classroom. She consistently showed a strong commitment to our students’ growth and well-being. Her fluency in both Spanish and English was invaluable, allowing her to effectively support students by adapting her approach to meet their individual language needs. She helped students build confidence while reaching their communication goals. Ana is attentive, reliable, and trustworthy. She was always engaged and a strong advocate for her students, ensuring their needs were met. I highly recommend Ana to any school or educational team.”
— C.C, Special Education Bilingual Teacher“I had the privilege of working with Ana for 5 years. Ana is a team player and collaborates easily and openly on a multidisciplinary team. She is truly passionate about her students and works with their best interest at heart. Ana establishes rapport with parents and communicates with them clearly and kindly. Ana would be a great asset for any district!”
— A.G, LSW School Social Worker “I had the opportunity to work with Ms. Diaz in a public-school setting for 4 years. She is a dedicated and talented bilingual speech language pathologist. Ana uses her knowledge of childhood speech and language development as well as her creativity to meet the needs of students exhibiting a range of needs. She communicates well with parents and colleagues, demonstrating respect and compassion. Ana’s commitment to the growth of the children she serves is clearly demonstrated each and every day”
— A.W School Phycologist