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Kent and Emily were married in 2005. They have 4 amazing children that they love to talk about. In 2010 Kent and Emily decided to make a difference in more children’s lives and opened Speech Pathway, which then grew to a team of clinicians in 2012 and has been growing ever since. Since the beginning, Kent and Emily have brought love, passion, creativity, heart, and determination to the community. They advocate for children, families, and providers in order to provide the best possible outcomes for every family they serve. They are continually inspired by the amazing Speech Pathway team, and together they work hard to decrease frustration and unlock the power of communication.
Experienced Professionals
Emily Hathaway
Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Director
Kent Hathaway
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Kent T. Hathaway, M.A., BCBA, began his career as an internationally recognized fine artist and nationally awarded fine arts educator, leading innovative art programs that earned widespread acclaim. His early success teaching elementary students to create museum-quality artwork laid the foundation for his lifelong mission to inspire and uplift others. Transitioning his creative and leadership skills, Kent earned a Master’s in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis, becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
As a person on the autism spectrum and a father of four with a son on the spectrum, Kent’s personal experiences drive his work at Speech Pathway, where he serves as an owner, director, and practicing BCBA. He empowers families navigating autism treatment with empathy and expertise. Expanding his impact, Kent specializes in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), coaching leaders in a variety of professions including pediatric healthcare and real estate, to bridge generational gaps and achieve measurable success. His engaging, humor-infused approach has made him a sought-after motivational speaker for educators, professionals, and organizations.
“Using the science of behavior and the art of creativity, we can lift each other up, forging bonds of joy and purpose that transform lives and unite communities,” Kent affirms. His unique blend of behavioral science, creativity, and humor cements his reputation as a catalyst for transformation. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and an avid Star Wars and Lord of the Rings enthusiast, Kent is available for coaching and speaking engagements nationwide.
TWO Silver Stevie ® awards
Emily Hathaway, has received TWO Silver Stevie ® awards in the 2021 Stevie Awards for Women in Business in the categories of “Social Changemaker of the Year - Disability” and “Woman of the Year - Healthcare". Hailed as the world’s premier business awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run - worldwide. More than 1,500 entries were submitted this year for consideration. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 160 business professionals around the world, working on eight juries. Emily Hathaway walks away with TWO Silver Stevie Awards. Last year, when the world shut down, Emily inspired the team to lean all in! When no one else was serving families, she found a way to serve them like no one else, the Speech PathWAY. To put it in Walt Disney’s words, “Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well when people see you do it they will want to come back and see you do it again and they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do.” Well done, Emily!
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Emily and Kent provide consultation services, evaluation services, contract services, public speaking, and professional development.
