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DeSoto Trail Elementary

Challenging each student to blaze a successful trail to the future.

Speech & Language Services

Speech & Language Services at DTES

Speech and language services are provided to qualified students by certified Speech‑Language Pathologists. SLPs collaborate with teachers and other staff to embed communication goals into the curriculum. Students qualify under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) through assessments that identify speech or language impairments that cause an adverse effect on educational performance. Services are provided based on student’s needs as defined in their IEP and typically target one or more of these areas:

  • Speech (articulation, fluency)
  • Language (receptive and expressive)
  • Pragmatics (social language)
  • AAC (assistive technology for students with limited verbal skills)

Anna Pekerol, M.S., CCC-SLP

Anna Pekerol

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist with a master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Florida State University. I began my career with Leon County Schools in 2017 at Griffin Middle School and have been serving students and families through the Department of Early Learning since 2019. I am excited and honored to be part of the DeSoto Trail Elementary School community and look forward to supporting our students as they grow and thrive.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family. My husband and I were married in 2016, and we are proud parents to a son and a daughter. In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, staying active, and watching documentaries.

Lindsay Adcox, M.S., CCC-SLP

Lindsay Adcox

I am a speech-language pathologist with a Master’s degree in Communication Science and Disorders from Florida State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Faulkner University. Born and raised in Tallahassee, I am excited to be back serving my hometown and supporting students in their communication development.

I bring over 10 years of experience working with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings, including skilled nursing facilities, early intervention programs, and schools. From 2019 to 2021, I had the privilege of contracting in several Leon County schools, which strengthened my passion for working with children. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our dog, being with family and friends, exercising, attending concerts and musicals, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.