Our team at Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Center is so excited to introduce our Speech and Language Pathologist, Tessa Jansen! Below, we have conducted an interview to help you get to know more about her.

What originally got you interested in your current field of work?

My cousin initially told me that I would be good at speech and language pathology. Then, I was in a college course learning about different personality types. After taking a pesonality type test, it suggested that I would be good at speech and language pathology as well.

What motivated you to work hard?

My kids. I want them to see that I work hard for them. Seeing results in clients is also a motivator.

What is your favorite part about being a speech and language pathologist?

Helping people communicate and build relationships. Being able to see progress is also my favorite part.

What is the best career advice you have ever received?

Always remember why you chose this career.

What was your very first job?

I surveyed people at the mall!

What are your hobbies and how did you get into them?

Photography has always been an interest of mine. It used to be a second job. I always loved taking pictures ever since I was about 7 or 8 years old. I also do metal stamping to help my creative side. I metal stamp words and names, as well as rings.

What is your favorite movie?

Harry Potter!

What is one thing that can instantly make your day better?

Hearing my kids laugh.

What song gets you out on the dance floor?

Anything by Ludacris.

Go-to activity that calms you?

Metal stamping or bee keeping.

What is the next place on your bucket list?

Spain

What is an album you listen to front and back and never get tired of?

Number Ones by Michael Jackson

What causes are you passionate about?

Advocacy for special needs parents

Who is the most famous person you have met?

Jay-Z

What is your proudest accomplishment?

My children. Absolutely no doubt, raising them is my proudest accomplishment.