Meet Your Teachers!

Our Instructors

Kate DesBiens, CCC-SLP

Kate is a certified speech-language pathologist and lifelong music lover. From an early age, she participated in a variety of musical activities, including choir, band, orchestra, and marching band. Studying voice, percussion, and oboe allowed her to gain a thorough understanding of musical theory and technique in addition to experiencing the joy of music. 

Within speech therapy, Kate often uses music to support communication development, social engagement, and play skills in children of all ages and abilities. She is excited to combine her expertise in speech therapy with her love of music to bring new musical opportunities to the families of Easterseals. Kate believes that every child can benefit from music in their life, and she is thrilled to create an inclusive environment where families can play with music together!

Daniel Mason, M.S., CCC-SLP 

Dan is born and raised in Massachusetts and earned his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston, where he also played football as an offensive lineman. He went on to complete his master’s degree in speech-language pathology at Northwestern University.

After briefly returning to the Northeast to work in outpatient pediatric care at a hospital, Dan moved back to the Chicago area in 2014 to join Cawn-Krantz and Associates, a private DIR/Floortime clinic. He continued with the organization through its transition to Positive Development and remained there until joining Easterseals.

Outside of work, he is a devoted Boston sports fan — especially when it comes to football — and a longtime drummer who enjoys playing and listening to music.