625 Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 200 South Pasadena, CA 91030 | Phone: (323) 341-5580 | Fax: (323) 257-3101

Dana Tappen, M.A., CCC-SLP – Clinic Director

Dana is the Clinic Director for the San Diego region. Prior to joining TES San Diego in January 2009, Dana worked as a speech language pathologist for several local school districts and early intervention agencies as well as owned her own private practice. She graduated from San Diego State University with both her bachelor’s and master’s degree and in the fall will obtain a Special Education Advocacy Certificate. In 2008, Dana received the Award for Continuing Education (ACE) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), which is awarded to professionals who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to professional development. Dana’s passion and commitment is to provide a family centered and multidisciplinary approach to therapy. She is a Hanen ® Certified Speech Language Pathologist in: It Takes Two to Talk ®, More Than Words ®, and Target Word ®. Dana has continued to further her clinical skills by receiving advanced trainings in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Lidcombe Fluency Program, The SCERTS ® Model, and Infancy & Early Childhood Training Course for the DIR®/Floortime™ Model. In addition, Dana has also participated in various trainings for Developmental Apraxia of Speech, Autism, language delays, articulation, and insurance billing & coding.

Jill Magnus, B.A.—Manager, Supplemental Education Services

Jill is the SES Program Manager for the San Diego Region. Prior to joining TES in August of 2010, Jill was an elementary classroom teacher for six years. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from the California State University, Chico. Jill went on to pursue a career in education at the California State University, Monterey Bay where she received a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD (Cross-cultural language and academic development). Jill has a variety of experience in the classroom and school environment. Working in a title-one school and a college prep academy have given her the opportunity to teach a diverse group of students as well as be a mentor to new teachers, and a leader of the curriculum development committee. Jill has a strong passion for education and a commitment to children. She believes in a student centered learning environment where all students can be successful, and enjoys sharing her philosophy and experience with her team.