Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist

Aubrey Manning, owner of Bright Hope Therapy, LLC, has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 11 years after graduating with her Bachelor’s degree from Mississippi University for Women in 2011 and her Master’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2013. Aubrey has a passion for offering high-quality speech therapy with a literacy twist! Aubrey always strives to make speech therapy joyful and fun while making progress that makes an impact in her students’ lives.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Mary Margaret Robbins has been an SLP for 8 years after graduating from Mississippi State University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and from Mississippi University for Women in 2016 with a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Mary Margaret has worked in both outpatient and school settings, primarily helping the preschool population. She has a passion for early language development and loves incorporating literacy into each speech and language therapy session!

Speech-Language Pathologist

Ashley Reynolds has been an SLP for 18 years. In 2004, she received her Bachelor’s degree from Delta State University, and in 2006, her Master's degree from Mississippi University for Women. She has worked in multiple settings including public and private schools, skilled nursing facilities, acute care, early intervention, and outpatient therapy while serving varying populations ranging in disabilities and age, from toddlers to geriatrics. She has gained extensive knowledge and experience in the assessment and intervention of cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders. She strives to provide quality services through a positive and engaging therapy experience.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Shelbie Blackford graduated with her Bachelor of Science from Mississippi University for Women in 2022 and graduated with her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Mississippi University for Women in 2024. She loves working with children who have speech sound disorders, use an Augmentative Alternative Communication device, and those who are nonverbal. Some of Shelbie’s certifications include: Parkinson’s Voice Project SpeakOUT! & LOUD Crowd, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Certification, and MBSIMP 79% Proficient for Interpreting Modified Barium Swallow Studies. Shelbie is so excited to work with these students!

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dyslexia Therapist in training

Larita is a Speech-Language Pathologist and a Dyslexia Therapist-in-training. Larita graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2004 with a Master’s in Science in Speech-Language Pathology and is currently completing her clinical competencies in dyslexia therapy through Mississippi College. Over the past 20 years, Larita’s compassion and love for others has been the driving force and motivation to provide effective treatment in the areas of articulation, language and reading. Larita is the Speech-Language Pathologist at Winston Medical Center, our local hospital, LTC and clinic. She provides dyslexia therapy through Bright Hope Therapy in the afternoons at Winston Academy as needed. She is a wonderful asset to our team!