TEAM
Get to Know Us
SHANNON ZISH
Founder/Director and Instructor, MA Developmental Psychology, RPM Certified (level II)
Shannon is the Founder and Director of Unspoken Thoughts. Shannon earned her M.A. in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University and a B.A. in Psychology from Arcadia University.
Shannon began her career working for a variety of non-profits and therapy centers throughout the Philadelphia and Northern Virginia areas. Certifications and trainings include: RDI, TEACCH, and DIR/Floor time, ABA, and RPM (level II, post-internship certification)
MEREDITH MUNZERT
Lead Instructor and Curriculum Specialist, BA Special Education, RPM Certified (level I)
Meredith has been an Assistant Instructor with Unspoken Thoughts since 2018. She earned her BA in Special Education from Liberty University and completed the level I RPM training certification. At UT, Meredith works directly with students and their family, coaches CPs for specific students, teaches our History courses, and consults with families working on home school curriculum.
SOPHIA BUCKMAN
Functional Skills Instructor, BA Psychology
Sophia has been an Instructor with Unspoken Thoughts since 2019. She earned her BA in Psychology from George Mason University. At UT, Sophia supervises the co-op, manages local college student support, works individually with students working on broadening communication skills, teaches hobbies and functional skills, and facilitates social groups.
What Our Clients Have to Say
"Unspoken Thoughts gave my son a voice when he needed to communicate. We now have a different relationship with him with the board, and he grows stronger every day with this communication."
"Shannon and her staff are fantastic. Well trained, professional, kind, inspiring and are changing lives daily! So grateful to have found them!"
"Shannon and her team are unquestionably the finest in the region for taking on the challenge of teaching communication skills to children and young adults on the spectrum."