EDUCATION

MA, University of Memphis
BS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

CERTIFICATIONS

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
Missouri State License in Speech-Language Pathology

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Payton received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and a master’s degree from the University of Memphis in Speech-Language Pathology. She also holds a certificate in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She joined the Moog Center team in the fall of 2024 for her Clinical Fellowship Year. She works in the Preschool Department providing instruction in speech, language, and auditory skill development. Payton’s passion for helping her students and her eagerness to learn make her a perfect fit for the Moog Center team.