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Inspiration Mountain School

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Inspiration Mountain School
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Denardo, Christine- SLP

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Phone: 623 376-5433

Email: christine.denardo@dvusd.org

Degrees and Certifications:

M.S. Communication Science and Disorders
Graduate Certificate Assistive Technology
B.A. Psychology

Christine Denardo, M.S., CCC-SLP

I am delighted to be returning to the Inspiration Mountain team, where I have such admiration for those I work with. I was born in Phoenix and grew up in Northern California. I came back to Phoenix in 1996 and have been here ever since. Before joining the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders, I spent nearly two decades in the airline industry. As a speech-language pathologist, I have worked in clinics and school settings, most recently at DVUSD, for the past seven years. I love going to coffee houses with friends, hiking, reading, art, music, and traveling. I cook under my car hood on the engine when I take my children on road trips. Being in nature, especially near the ocean, is my happy place. My all-time favorite activity is spending time with my family. I have four children who continue to inspire me; Dominic (26 years old), who lives in Chicago, working as the men's and women's tennis coach at Roosevelt University, and triplet siblings, Ava, Gianna, and Anton (17 years old), who will be seniors this year! I have a heart for parents who travel an unexpected journey of navigating complex needs and special education. I have walked that road as a parent and as a clinician. Two of my children are diagnosed with Tourette syndrome and comorbid conditions, one with FND, and one child diagnosed with Down syndrome. My children, and the children I serve, continue to teach me about perspective. I see life through their eyes and recognize that every moment is important. Witnessing the growth in their communication skills is truly a privilege.