Our team.

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Jami Thompson
Owner and Lead Educational Therapist

Jami Thompson is the founder and lead educational therapist at Live Empowered Learning Center. With more than 20 years of experience—as a classroom teacher, ESE specialist, instructional coach, administrator, and certified educational therapist—Jami is passionate about strengthening the underlying learning skills that help kids thrive.

She believes every child deserves to feel capable and empowered, and every family deserves support that extends beyond a tutoring model. Live Empowered Learning Center was created from that heart: a place where research-based intervention, whole-child care, and whole-family partnership come together.

Outside of serving families, you’ll find Jami cheering on her kids, paddle boarding, reading, or exploring Florida with her family. She is grateful for the incredible team working alongside her to help learners grow in confidence, skill, and lifelong resilience.

💫 Here’s to learning, growing, and thriving—together.

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Emily Pait
Educational Therapist & Tutor

Emily Pait is an educational therapist, tutor, and ESE teacher who brings joy, connection, and intentional support to every learner she works with. She believes that positive relationships and laughter create the foundation for meaningful growth—academically and emotionally.

Emily is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where learners feel safe, supported, and excited to build their skills. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, cooking, and sharing meals with friends

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Ashley Broome
Educational Therapist

Ashley Broome holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology from the University of Alabama. As a mother and educator, she brings a deeply personal perspective to her work—her own son experienced life-changing growth through the NILD Discovery Program, inspiring her to pursue educational therapy.

Ashley is passionate about helping kids build confidence and foundational learning skills. She homeschools her children, manages a lively family farm, and enjoys spending time at Disney or reading good books. She brings warmth, dedication, and a whole-child approach to every learner she supports. 

Jessica Smith
Educational Therapist

Jessica Smith is a highly experienced educator with more than a decade of service to students, families, and teachers. She holds certifications in Elementary Education (K–6) and Exceptional Student Education (K–12), with endorsements in Reading, ESOL, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as a master’s degree in Exceptional Student Education from the University of Central Florida.

Jessica has served as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, and district program specialist, where she mentored educators and supported evidence-based instructional practices. She is passionate about helping learners build confidence, engage with meaningful strategies, and reach their fullest potential.

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Jordan Goodman
Speech Language Pathologist

Jordan Goodman is a master-level Speech-Language Pathologist with 10 years of experience specializing in pediatric communication needs, including Early Intervention, Speech Sound Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gestalt Language Processing, and language disorders.

As both a clinician and a parent of a Gestalt Language Processor, Jordan brings empathy, expertise, and a child-centered approach to every session. Her therapy style is highly individualized—ranging from playful, movement-based sessions to sensory-sensitive, interest-led approaches.