meet the team

Megan Hoffman graduated with her Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Occupational Studies from the University of Kansas in 2011. She continued her education as a Jayhawk at the University of Kansas Medical Center, earning her master’s in occupational therapy in 2013. Megan has spent time working in the public school system at the elementary level and in pediatric outpatient facilities, working with children and families with Developmental Delay, Autism, ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Dysgraphia, and Sensory Processing. Megan is trained in SOS Feeding and Zones of Regulation intervention approaches. Although Megan’s primary background is in pediatrics, she also enjoys working with adults and has experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, and orthopedics. Megan and her husband moved back to Tulsa in 2019, starting Light of Mine Therapy and their family. Megan now has two children and loves watching them learn and grow, along with Light of Mine. 

Carolina's passion for occupational therapy began when she witnessed her own child's incredible growth and progress during four years of occupational therapy. That transformative experience inspired her to pursue a career in occupational therapy and make a meaningful impact on others.

Carolina graduated from the occupational therapy assistant program at TCC in May 2024. Carolina loves working in pediatrics. Her favorite part is getting to know each child and creating a special bond. Helping them reach their goals and watching their progress is rewarding and inspiring. While her primary practice area is pediatrics, Carolina also works with adults in inpatient rehabilitation. Carolina enjoys spending quality time with her family and staying active at the gym outside of work. This balance keeps her energized and focused.

Laura graduated from the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at TCC
in May of 2023 with an Associates of Applied Science Degree. She is currently a student at Northeastern State University completing her bachelor’s degree with plans to continue her education at Northeastern State University’s Master of Occupational Therapy Program. Laura has experience of working with children in school settings with a wide range of needs and in the adult rehab setting. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Kathleen Nicholas is a lifelong Tulsan. She graduated from the University of Tulsa with her bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2005 and continued at TU to earn her master's degree in 2007.

Following graduation, Kathleen has spent the last 13 years working with the pediatric population in the outpatient and private clinic settings, as well as, working with adults in the rehab, acute care, and long-term care settings. She continues to hold a PRN position at a specialty hospital in the Tulsa area, working with adults with speech, cognitive, or swallowing impairments.

Kathleen has extensive experience and training in pediatrics, working with articulation and phonological disorders, language disorders, language processing disorders, fluency, autism, pragmatic disorders, feeding/food aversion, and pediatric dysphagia.

Jessica Buchanan is a dedicated speech-language pathologist with 16 years of experience working with children in early childhood and elementary settings. Her professional journey has included roles in both public and private school environments and the pediatric clinic setting. She is deeply passionate about helping children grow into confident and booming communicators.

Jessica began her academic path at St. Gregory's University, earning an Associate of Science degree in 2004. She later achieved her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern State University in 2008. Since then, she has been committed to supporting children and families, blending evidence-based practices with a nurturing approach to foster meaningful growth and relationships with her students. She has extensive experience working with phonological and speech sound disorders (articulation), language disorders, developmental delays, Autism, intellectual disabilities, and fluency challenges.

Jessica has been married to her husband for 15 years, and together, they have a beautiful 9-year-old daughter who brings immense joy and fun to their lives. As devout Catholics, their faith plays a central role in their daily lives. Working with families and children within the Diocese of Tulsa schools has brought much joy and balance to Jessica's life. She can most likely be found with her nose in a book in her free time! She also enjoys spending quality time with her family and tending to her ever-growing collection of houseplants, bringing peace and cultivation to her life.

Kaiden Fate graduated from the University of Tulsa in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and earned her Master's degree from TU in 2020.  Kaiden is in her 5th year of practice as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.  She is passionate about helping students develop the communication skills they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Throughout her career, Kaiden has worked with school-age children in various educational and private clinic settings, providing individualized therapy for speech and language disorders, including articulation, language delays, social communication difficulties, and fluency disorders. She takes a holistic and evidence-based approach to therapy, tailoring treatment plans to meet each student's unique needs and fostering a positive, supportive environment that encourages growth and confidence.

As a former Catholic school student from Tulsa, Kaiden is excited to be back in the schools serving students and families throughout the Diocese.