Effective Speech

11/08/2025

Oh the accuracy of this! I wish every child could experience this in their academic career.

WAYS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION SO EVERY CHILD CAN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND

Seven simple ideas to simplify yet enhance the educational experience for every child to increase learning and development.

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas from the Leist Family at Effective Speech! I’m so blessed to work with amazing families each year.

11/11/2024

Happy Veteran’s Day! Thank you to all who have served.

11/10/2024

Some quick explanations…

11/02/2024

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10/25/2024

Friday is here! Get out and enjoy this beautiful weather!

09/07/2024

This story makes me sick! With that being said, there are things we can learn from this, so this doesn’t happen under our noses. Some things to take note of:
1. Other adults previously witnessed the abuse and did NOTHING
2. This sounds like a class for students with disabilities, and if not, then we know that the abused child certainly is disabled. Disabled children are extremely vulnerable.
3. Parents- most likely the children in this class were already showing signs or likely making statements about this happening. We need to be more aware of our child’s cues and believe them when they are scared to back to a place to go a person.

I hope and pray everyone involved is punished. I hope adults stop turning their heads when they see abuse occurring.



Lindsey Gardner Leist

https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/education/three-teachers-suspended-for-misconduct-with-pre-k-student/article_7434a17b-dfa4-59f8-88c1-033735ba57aa.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3hdCHaD-q6tS3B9kOIlOlMIhazvP7bzU3nxQ2xH77vebgVRdJbz16SMCA_aem_0DxCUVQpHXQLAX9oT4IAxg

Three teachers at Lecanto Primary School have been the subject of investigations by the Citrus County School District after a complaint was filed alleging they physically restrained a child and

08/30/2024

08/23/2024

My pet peeve is #1
What’s your pet peeve when it comes to any difficulty your child is having?
Lindsey Gardner Leist

08/13/2024

This melts my heart. It’s so true.

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07/15/2024

Your child can hear you even when he or she can’t speak well.

We listen, we feel, we think and we understand even though we may not be able to verbally express what's going on in our mind. Please don't underestimate us.