THE LEARNING DOCTOR
The Learning Doctor is a Seattle-based language and literacy clinic founded by Samantha Bomont M.S. CCC-SLP. Passionate about helping children reach their potential, Samantha started The Learning Doctor to create a home for diverse learners. As a speech-language pathologist and learning disabilities specialist, her extensive training in language and literacy disorder identification and intervention allows her to identify patterns across a child's learning profile. Her unique expertise, paired with her passion, discipline, and curiosity, allows for a comprehensive understanding of every child as an individual. Always taking an evidence-based, client-first, holistic approach to assessment and remediation, Samantha (and her therapy dog, Izzy) will be your child's friend, ally, teacher, and "learning doctor."
Graduating with honors from Northwestern University, Samantha obtained a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders and Psychology. She remained at Northwestern University for her graduate studies and achieved a Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Learning. An avid learner, Samantha has attended extensive continuing education in language and literacy disorders. In addition to completing Orton-Gillingham training through Institute for Multisensory Education (IMSE), Samantha has participated in continuing education through a multitude of accredited organizations, including but not limited to:
Spell-Links
Structured Word Inquiry (SWI)
William Van Cleave
Really Great Reading
The Reading League
Social Thinking
Samantha's experience implementing a wide variety of structured literacy programs allows her to individualize her student's intervention plans. She is knowledgeable in a number of programs, including:
IMSE Orton Gillingham
Wilson Reading System
Rewards Reading Intervention
RAVE-O
Megawords
Explode the Code
PAF Reading Program
Step Up to Writing
Samantha sat on the board of directors of the Washington State Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (WABIDA). Additionally, she is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and The Reading League. She is licensed to practice in Washington.
Maddy Kramer, M.S., CCC-SLP, earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah. She brings over eight years of experience delivering evidence-based speech and language services to students of all ages and abilities in large, urban school districts across the country.
In addition to her work as a speech-language pathologist, Maddy served as chair of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) committee, where she facilitated collaborative, data-driven problem-solving meetings to develop tailored intervention plans for students struggling to learn. This role sparked her passion for integrated literacy and language instruction, as she witnessed how deeply language impacts all areas of learning.
Maddy has continued to deepen her expertise through extensive professional development with accredited organizations, including:
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LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
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IMSE Orton-Gillingham
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Structured Word Inquiry (SWI)
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William Van Cleave
She is dedicated to providing equitable, contextualized therapy that honors each child’s unique strengths and experiences. Maddy designs culturally responsive interventions that build communication and literacy skills while helping children see themselves as capable, valued learners. She strives to foster a love of learning, guiding her students to become lifelong learners, effective communicators, and confident advocates for themselves and others.
Maddy is a member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed to practice in Washington. She is thrilled to join The Learning Doctor team. As a mother of two young children (ages 4 and 1), she deeply appreciates the trust families place in her to support their child’s learning journey.
Lindsey Brodeck M.S. CCC-SLP received her Master of Science in Educational Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington. She completed clinical rotations in both outpatient and school-based settings, including the University of Washington Speech and Hearing Clinic, the Center on Human Development and Disability, and several school districts in the Seattle metro area. Her experience in a variety of clinical settings – as well as curricular specialization in educationally-focused professional practice – uniquely equips her to provide intervention and assessment for children from preschool through high school.
Additionally, Lindsey holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing, has several years of experience as a writing tutor, and is a published short story author. She is passionate about demystifying the writing process, providing individualized and engaging intervention, and cultivating each student’s unique writing voice and style. She firmly believes everyone has a story to tell.
Integrating her areas of expertise, Lindsey specialized her speech-language pathology skill set in language and literacy disorder identification and remediation. In addition to completing Orton-Gillingham training through Institute for Multisensory Education (IMSE), Lindsey has participated in continuing education through a multitude of accredited organizations, including but not limited to:
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IMSE Orton Gillingham
SPELL-LINKS
William Van Cleave
The Reading League
Self-Regulated Strategy Development
Contextualized Language Intervention
RAVE-O
Structured Word Inquiry (SWI)
Lindsey joined The Learning Doctor because she was drawn to the practice’s integrated, research-driven, and individualized approach to serving children with language and literacy-based disorders. Her passion and expertise make her uniquely qualified to empower children with the tools needed to become confident readers, writers, and communicators.
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Lindsey is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), and The Reading League. She is licensed to practice in Washington.
