Ana Davis is a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong background in both education and clinical practice. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Texas A&M International University and began her career as a teacher with Laredo ISD. Inspired to further support children’s communication needs, she pursued a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas A&M University–Kingsville.

Since moving to San Antonio in 2012, Ana has worked in a variety of clinical settings; however, the majority of her career has been dedicated to serving students in school-based programs. With her unique experience as both an educator and speech-language pathologist, Ana brings a comprehensive understanding of children’s learning and communication development.

AshLee is a School Psychologist who graduated from Trinity University in 2015. She completed her internship with a rural co-op in West Texas, serving multiple school districts across four counties. Her career includes experience in both rural and urban settings, including working in districts such as NEISD and SAISD. She also has specialized expertise in supporting homeschool and private school families. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys outdoor activities with her husband and children and caring for her two dogs, one cat, and five chickens.

Candace Fowles is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with eight years of experience supporting students and families. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in English Literature from Southern Utah University and her Education Specialist degree in School Psychology from Brigham Young University.

Candace’s experience includes psychoeducational assessment, consultation, counseling, and facilitating student and family groups. She often incorporates bibliotherapy to help students develop social-emotional and coping skills and has provided family and community education through seminars supporting neurodiverse students. She is passionate about understanding the whole child and helping students recognize their individual strengths.

After beginning her career in Utah, Candace relocated to Texas and is licensed in both states. She enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and time with her husband and three children.

Chrislyn Sparkman holds a Master of Arts degree in School Psychology from Trinity University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Angelo State University. Born and raised in Texas, Chrislyn has called San Antonio home for more than three years. In her leisure time, she finds balance through activities like golfing, discovering new places, enjoying tranquil beach settings, or reading mystery books with her beloved cat.

Karina is a School Psychologist who graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2023. She is passionate about supports students from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of learning needs. Karina is dedicated to fostering positive, collaborative relationships with educators and families to help every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In her free time, Karina enjoys working out and spending time with her two cats.

Dr. Patricia Garcia, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist

Dr. Garcia brings over 30 years of knowledge and personal experience supporting students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing (DHH).  Dr. Garcia is clinically Deaf but functions as Hard of Hearing.  She grew up in a home utilizing both sign language and spoken language.

Dr. Garcia earned the 2022 “Texas Association of Parents and Educators for the Deaf” award, which exemplifies her passion for students who are DHH.  Her focus is identifying the accommodations needed to support DHH students in achieving success! 

During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her 2 children, their spouses, her 12 grandchildren and 4 dogs.  

Tom is a Special Education Teacher with over 10 years of experience, helping students with different needs succeed. Tom is certified in Special Education, Physical Education, and as a Generalist EC-6 teacher, and has worked in individualized instruction, behavior management, and collaborative teaching. Tom also taught general education math, bringing a wide range of skills to the classroom. His focus is on creating a supportive space where students can grow, learn, and feel confident.

Megan Salas brings over 10 years of experience in school psychology and a steadfast commitment to supporting students with special needs. She earned her bachelor’s degree in child psychology from the University of the Incarnate Word and her master’s in School Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in 2013.

As CEO of BASE, Megan leads with a focus on bridging academic systems and meaningful outcomes for students with disabilities. Her work emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, and empowering schools and families to create lasting educational success.

She resides in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, their three children, and their dog, Potato.