About Us: Meet the Three Speech Ladies!

Shirley Alvarez, M.S., CCC-SLP

Shirley has been a Speech Language Pathologist for 19 years. She obtained her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Redlands and has been working for SBCUSD for her entire career. Shirley is married, has 3 adult children, 1 grandson, 2 Boston Terriers, 2 Box Turtles, 1 cat and 1 tortoise.  

Arlene Dos Santos, M.S., CCC-SLP

Arlene has been a Speech Language Pathologist for 8 years. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Loma Linda University and has worked in various clinical settings including: post-acute rehabilitation, sub-acute rehabilitation, acute-care hospital, private pediatric clinic, and public schools.  Arlene has worked in 3 states as a travel SLP. She is now in her third year with SBCUSD. Arlene is married and has a 3 year old daughter, 1 dog and 1 praying mantis.

Lauren Haugan, M.S., CCC-SLP

Lauren has been a Speech Language Pathologist for 5 years. She obtained her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Redlands and began her career in Houston, Texas. She is now in her third year with SBCUSD and is proud to be pursuing her passion for Early Intervention through the Preschool Speech Clinic. Lauren is married and has a 2 year old son and a 4 year old Boston Terrier!