Our Staff

Shannon Butkus M.S., CCC-SLP

Executive Director

Shannon graduated with honors from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 1997. She completed her Master of Science at Baylor University in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 1999 and currently holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She is also licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists and is a member of the Texas Speech Language Hearing Association as well as the Houston Association of Communication Disorders. Shannon’s experience includes work in private practice, home care settings, and the public schools. She has a particular interest in working with adolescents with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome as well as with children with complex oral motor and feeding needs. Shannon believes in the importance of intensive, one-on-one speech therapy to optimize each child’s ability to communication. When not working, Shannon spends her time golfing and traveling.

Frances Hunter M.Ed CCC-SLP

Clinical Director

Having worked with Shannon Butkus previously, she was delighted to join Shannon as Clinical Director at Butkus & Associates, Inc. in 2007.  She graduated from Southern University and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech Language Hearing Association.  She is also licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.  Additionally, she is a member of the Texas Speech Language Hearing Association.  Frances has over 15 years professional experience working for home health agencies, private practices, and the public schools.  She enjoys working with young children with special needs and draws upon her exceptional knowledge to develop effective behavioral intervention plans for clients when needed. When not working Frances enjoys spending time with her family and riding her motorcycle.