About Reaching New Heights

who is reaching new heights?

Donna Rowan Culley is the founding owner and CEO of Reaching New Heights and is a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist. She opened Reaching New Heights in 2016 because she felt passionate about providing therapy in a setting that made the children and their families the priority. Her resume includes public schools, private schools, hospitals (inpatient and outpatient), skilled nursing facilities, and private practice. Donna received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing from The Ohio State University (GO BUCKS) and her Master of Arts from Kent State University. Donna is trained in PROMPT, PECS, LAMP, and has extensive experience in AAC. Donna completed post graduate coursework at Kent State University to receive the Autism Specialist Certificate and loves helping children with Autism find their voice!
Donna's personal philosophy is living a life that is filled with honesty, loyalty, service, and humor. She refuses to act her age and is thrilled that she gets to "play" for a living! Donna is honored to share her journey with her husband, Brian, her three adult daughters (Megan, Nora & Laina), and two cats, Tessa & Charlotte. Donna unwinds by cooking for family and friends, swimming in her pool, traveling, singing Broadway show tunes, and watching DIY so she can come up with new home improvement projects for Brian!

Donna holds licenses from:

The American Speech and Language Hearing Association (Certificate of Clinical Competence)
Ohio Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

Sara Kull is the Clinical Director at RNH and is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. Sara earned her undergraduate degree in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences from Ohio University. It was during her graduate work in speech-language pathology at Kent State University that she and Donna met. Sara is an innovative therapist who always takes the extra step to meet a child at his/her level. Sara loves thinking outside the box and is always researching new methods to try. She is proficient in PROMPT and has had incredible success using this method. She uses her all-in attitude to make a difference in the lives of children. Sara has embraced teletherapy, recognizing that some kids are most comfortable working in their own living room with a clinician virtually.
Sara is a native to northeast Ohio and is glad to be working near the area she grew up calling home. Sara believes in jumping into life’s adventures with both feet. Sara and her husband Matt call Tremont home. She loves travel, taking her dog Charlie for walks and knowing the names of all things natural. Go ahead— ask her about that weed. She’ll know what it’s called and if you should pull it or nurture it into flowering.

Sara holds licenses from:

The American Speech and Language Hearing Association (Certificate of Clinical Competence)
Ohio Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

Kristina Padolina is a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. Kristina received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University and her Master of Arts in Speech Pathology from Kent State University. Since graduating in 2017, Kristina has had experience in treating both adults and pediatrics in various settings. Kristina’s specific interests include alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and early childhood and school-age language. Kristina loves to make therapy fun by centering her speech therapy around play and social skills! During her spare time, Kristina likes to read, enjoy time outside, cheer on her favorite Cleveland and Ohio State sports teams, and hang out with her cat, Milo!

Kristina holds licenses from:

The American Speech and Language Hearing Association (Certificate of Clinical Competence
Ohio Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
The Ohio Department of Education

Hannah Bauer is a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. Hannah received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Duquesne University. Hannah is an enthusiastic therapist who is passionate about working with the pediatric population. Her specific interests include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), early childhood language development, and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Hannah is dedicated to developing personalized treatment plans that incorporate each child’s unique needs. Hannah loves finding ways to make therapy sessions fun, engaging, and functional! In her spare time, Hannah enjoys traveling, reading, doing yoga, and spending time with her dog, Riley.

Hannah holds licenses from:

The American Speech and Language Hearing Association (Certificate of Clinical Competence
Ohio Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
The Ohio Department of Education

Carrie Mayer is a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. Carrie received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Auburn University and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Miami University. Carrie has experience working with pediatric patients with a variety of speech and/or communication difficulties, specifically children ages 1-5 years with Autism. She specifically enjoys getting to help children "find their voice" and learn how to communicate independently. Carrie enjoys working as a team and strongly believes that collaboration with a child's family, educators, and other therapists is critical to their continued speech and language development.

Carrie spends her free time enjoying the outdoors with her husband, Steven, and their Australian Shepherd, Mac. Every football season, you can find her eating buffalo chicken dip while cheering-on the Auburn Tigers and the Buckeyes!

Makayla Gosser is a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. Makayla received her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Makayla has experience in the pediatric setting with a variety of speech, language, and communication difficulties, specifically in the school setting. Makayla’s interests include early childhood and school-age language and articulation, hearing loss, social skills, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). Makayla is passionate about working with children and helping them express their wants and needs to others. Since moving to the Cleveland area with her husband, Cody, Makayla enjoys exploring all Ohio has to offer. In her spare time, Makayla loves being outdoors, heading to the river or beach, spending time with her family, and cheering on her beloved Steelers, Pirates, and Pens! Makayla is thrilled to be a part of Reaching New Heights and to continue working in the pediatric setting!

Makayla holds licenses from:

The American Speech and Language Hearing Association (Certificate of Clinical Competence)
Ohio Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
The Ohio Department of Education

""We started seeing Sara in October 2017. My 3 year old son took to her right away (which he never does!) and really loved going to her! It's been amazing to see his development. When we started going, his speech was pretty incomprehensible; he left the ends off of most words and was struggling to say sounds in a consistent way. By February (non even 6 months later!) he's now almost completely understandable and we're getting SO MUCH SPONTANEOUS SPEECH. It's really wonderful, and we credit Sara with a big part of that. We highly recommend her!
-Mother/Attorney