Meet The Owner

Meet Becky Russell, MS, CCC-SLP – Owner of NewCastle Speech Services, PLLC

Becky was born and raised in Wilkes County, where she currently lives with her husband and their two kids. With over 25 years of dedicated experience, Becky Russell brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to her role as the founder and owner of NewCastle Speech Services, PLLC.

As a proud graduate of Western Carolina University, Becky holds both a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and a Master of Science in Communication Disorders, complemented by a Minor in Special Education. She currently holds a North Carolina Examiner's licensure, the Advanced North Carolina Educator's license, as well as the ASHA certification, which includes the Clinical Certificate of Competence.

Her career spans a diverse range of settings — including schools, nursing facilities, clinics, and private practices — giving her a deep understanding of the unique needs across age groups and environments. Becky is passionate about helping individuals find their voice and improve their communication skills, and she’s now ready to serve her hometown community and surrounding areas with personalized, high-quality speech therapy services.

Whether you're seeking support for a child, adult, or senior, Becky’s commitment to excellence and heartfelt care make NewCastle Speech Services, PLLC a trusted resource for speech and language development.

Meet Our Team

Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to NewCastle Speech Services.

Steven Russell, AAS

Business Manager

Donna Harmon, AAS

Office Manager/Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Cassandra Poole, MS, CCC

Speech Language Pathologist

Marla Crotts, M. ED, CCC

Speech Language Pathologist

Chastity Laws, AAS

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Amanda Olive, AAS, B.S.

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Kristi Burchette, AAS

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Shannon Withers, AAS

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant