Our team.
Jami Thompson
Owner and Educational Therapist
Hi, I’m Jami! After more than 20 years in education—serving as a classroom teacher, ESE teacher, instructional coach, administrator, and educational therapist—I am beyond thrilled to see this dream grow into something bigger than myself: Live Empowered Learning Center.
At our center, we believe every child deserves to feel capable, confident, and empowered in their learning journey. That’s why we take a whole-family approach—because when families and teachers feel supported, students thrive. When you join us, you’re not just a client—you become family.
I’m so grateful to have incredible educational therapists and a team of passionate tutors walking alongside me in this mission. Together, we’re creating a place where students don’t just “get by”—they flourish.
Outside of work, you’ll find me cheering on my kids at their games, paddle boarding, reading, exploring Florida’s adventures, or recharging at the beach.
This is more than just an educational center—it’s a community where growth, support, and empowerment happen every single day. I can’t wait to welcome you!
💫 Here’s to learning, growing, and thriving—together.
Jordan Goodman
Speech Language Pathologist
Hello, I’m Jordan! I am a master level Speech Language Pathologist with 10 years of experience. I specialize in pediatric therapy, specifically: Early Intervention, Speech Sound Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gestalt Language Processing, and Language Disorders. I am also a mother to three with one child an Autistic Gestalt Language Processor. I provide in school, office, and home evaluations and therapy services. Outside of therapy I enjoy nature, a good iced coffee, crafting, and DIY projects! I absolutely love my job and working with kids to grow to their fullest potential. My therapy is very individualized to meet a variety of needs, from high energy movement and song to sensory sensitive and child-led interests, and everything in between!
Emily Pait, Educational Therapist/Tutor
Hello, my name is Miss Pait! I serve as both and Educational Therapist, tutor, and an ESE teacher. I believe in fostering a joyful environment, and one of my favorite parts of being at school is sharing laughter and building positive connections with others. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading and cooking, especially when I can share meals with friends. This school year, I am excited for us to embark on an enriching journey together. My goal is for our class to grow not only academically, but also as a supported and connected classroom community. I am committed to providing students with a fun, nurturing, and engaging environment where they feel excited to come to school each day and inspired to develop a lifelong love for learning and reading.
Ashley Broome, Educational Therapist
Hi, my name is Ashley Broome! I am so excited to be working with your child. I have a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Psychology from the University of Alabama. I have always had a heart for children and education and can't wait to start my journey as an Educational Therapist. I have four children- Jackson 12, Audrey 10, Noah 9, and Emmaline 4. We have a farm filled with a variety of animals and I homeschool my two boys for now. I found the NILD Discovery program through a friend a year ago and it has been life changing for my 9 year old son. We started this program after trying many different avenues to help my son with his reading. Watching his progress and the confidence he has gained made it an easy "YES!" when Jami asked me to join her program. I have enjoyed learning about the Discovery program and feel like God has prepared me for this position both through my education and as a mom. In my free time we work on our farm, love going to Disney, and enjoy reading books.