Dr. Anne Michele Puglisi is an audiologist with nearly 30 years of clinical experience in hospital, private practice and corporate settings. Her training includes a Doctor of Audiology from Salus University, a Master of Science in Audiology from Gallaudet University, and a Bachelor of Science in Deaf Education from The College of New Jersey. She is licensed in Audiology in New Jersey and is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She also supports the next generation of audiology professionals as an adjunct instructor at Montclair State University, teaching Aural Rehabilitation to doctoral students there.
Anne Michele has always appreciated the chance to work closely with families, knowing how important they are in supporting a child’s communication and learning. Drawing on her extensive experience in pediatric amplification, she’s enjoyed reconnecting with her deaf education roots and looks forward to blending these passions to expand services at Summit Speech School.
Heidi Kwestel is one of Summit Speech School’s Educational Audiologists. She earned her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from Northeastern University and her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Pennsylvania State University. She also holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Heidi brings extensive experience in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology for children and adults. Prior to joining Summit Speech School, she served as a Clinical Audiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, University Hospital in Newark, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
At Summit Speech School, Heidi partners with school districts to monitor students with hearing loss and auditory processing disorders, assess hearing technology, and collaborate with educators to ensure optimal access to sound in the classroom. She also provides hearing evaluations and ear mold services through the school’s Audiology Center and works closely with families and therapists to coordinate follow-up care and support each child’s success.
Heidi may be reached at 908-508-0011 or hkwestel@summitspeech.org.
