THE CARE CENTER - Key Persons


Becci Johnson

Becci graduated from Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC in 2006. She moved to Simpsonville after getting married in 2007. She joined the staff of The Care Center in December 2008, and has been here ever since, with the exception of a brief move to the Charleston area in 2010. She married her husband, Brett, in 2007. They have 2 daughters, Stella (7) and Olivia (2). When she is not busy trying to keep up with her girls, Becci can be found in Charlotte cheering on the Carolina Panthers with Brett during football season. She loves working at The Care Center and considers the staff family.

DeeAnn Wright

As a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina and a practicing pediatric physical therapist of 30 years, DeeAnn Wright offers both practical knowledge and professional experience. She maintains that the most valuable tools in patient care are compassion and empowerment. It is her desire to help each of her patients achieve their fullest potential and reach their own personal goals. Believing in the power of a good support system, DeeAnn works to builds a team for each patient, comprised of consulting physicians, therapists, caregivers and other professionals to provide superior treatment and encouragement.

Kelsey McAlister

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant

Liz Tollefson

​Liz graduated with a Bachelor's in Communicative Disorders in May 2016 from The University of Alabama and Master's in Speech-Language Pathology in December 2017 from Baylor University. She joined the Care Center team in November 2018 following the completion of her clinical fellowship in pediatric home health. One of her favorite things about working at The Care Center is working alongside parents to help their children meet their goals. She loves creating lasting relationships with her patients and their families. In her free time, Liz enjoys fostering dogs, running, and traveling.

Shannon Barnett

Shannon is a native of Greenville, SC. She received a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from Presbyterian College in 2005 and Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2007. She has been working in the field of pediatric speech-language pathology in the outpatient setting and came to work at The Care Center in August 2010. She has received training in PROMPT technique, Oral Placement Therapy with Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Food Chaining for feeding disorders, and Interactive Metronome. She loves to work with a variety of diagnoses and speech-language disorders. When not working, Shannon enjoys spending time with her son Everett and dog Steely Dan. She loves traveling to the beach and to the lake and cheering on the Clemson Tigers!

Taylor Cooper

Taylor joined The Care Center in July 2019. She is originally from Britton's Neck, SC. She received Bachelor's of Science in Health Science from Clemson University and a Masters in Occupational Therapy from Medical University of South Carolina. She is trained in Interactive Metronome and has been working as an OT for 2 years. She enjoys working with the pediatric population and seeing their small accomplishments week by week. In her free time, Taylor loves playing with her dogs, playing volleyball, going to Clemson football games, and anything outdoors along side her future husband 'Coop'!

Traci Odom

Job Titles:
  • Front Office Coordinator

Valerie Hughes

Job Titles:
  • Owner
  • Practice Manager