Meet the Pivot Point Team

After 25 years working with people and language, Stephannie understands how critical self-expression, in all its forms, is to identity. ​She received her masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Houston. She became LAMP Words For Life certified in 2015 and DIR Floortime certified in 2021. She's passionate about helping children find their voice and sing their song, while dancing to the beat of their own drummer. ​

A graduate of Miami University, Shae has a passion for and extensive experience working with neurodiverse children. She relocated to Athens to work for Pivot Point. When not taking care of her beloved dog, she longs to play hockey, and hang with family and friends.

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Wesley Aldrich, OTR/L graduated in 2013 from Shawnee State University with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy. She has 7 years of pediatric experience supporting children of all ages and families across developmental, sensory, and functional challenges.

She is passionate about helping children with ASD by supporting regulation and sensory processing utilizing functional skills and play based therapy to help children communicate, play, and participate in daily routines. In her OT practice, she works on transitions, self-care, emotional regulation, fine motor skills, and attention and engagement

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In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dog and husband, traveling, and decorating cakes. 

Stephanie H. Morris, MM, MT-BC and Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow started working for COMT in November of 2012 while working to complete her Masters of Music in Music Therapy at Ohio University, finishing in August 2014. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. in 1982.

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​She is the founder and director of the Athens County Community Singers, “A Choir for All Voices”, which is a community performing group for individuals with and without disabilities from the Athens County area as well as Beacon Singers, a transitional group for students with special needs.  Stephanie is currently a member of the American Music Therapy Association, Association of Ohio Music Therapists,  and serves as the Great Lakes Region Representative on Reimbursement.

​Hannah Westfall is a licensed and board certified music therapist out of Athens, Ohio. Hannah obtained her degree in Music Therapy, Magna Cum Laude, as a part of the first class of graduates from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio in 2021. She completed her internship at Bridgeway Academy in Columbus, Ohio, and specializes in working with individuals with ASD, ID/DD, in Substance Use Recovery, Mental Health, and Early Intervention.

Hannah’s primary instruments include piano and guitar, and she has served as an accompanist for choirs and other church groups in the past. Hannah served as the Choir President, participated in the McDonough Leadership Program, lived in the Scholars Community, and was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Mu Psi Kappa, and National Society for Leadership and Success (Honor Societies) during her time at Marietta College.

Megan is an Intervention Specialist with a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction who is passionate about helping neurodiverse children build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. She works with children and their families to provide individualized support that honors each child’s unique strengths, interests, and learning style.

When she’s not at Pivot Point, Megan is spending time with her husband and two boys, their pets, and being outdoors as much as possible. 

Emma is a licensed and board-certified music therapist based in Lancaster, Ohio. She earned her degree from Marietta College in 2024 and completed her internship at University Hospitals
in Cleveland. Emma specializes in work with individuals with ASD, ID/DD, and mental health diagnoses.

In addition to her clinical work, Emma freelances on musical projects and performs flute in community settings. Outside of working or performing, she enjoys thrifting, reading, spending
time outdoors, and game nights with friends.