We're here for the people who show up for kids every day
Special education asks so much from so few. Directors managing growing caseloads with shrinking teams. SLPs choosing between documentation and direct service. Families wanting to help but not knowing how.
We started Streamline because we've been there. We know what it's like to stay late filling out forms instead of planning tomorrow's intervention. We've watched brilliant educators become crisis managers because their systems work against them, not with them.
Our Story
Founded in 2020, Better Speech was founded out of necessity to make speech therapy more convenient, effective, and affordable for families and schools everywhere. By connecting clients with licensed speech-language pathologists through simple, convenient teletherapy, we’ve helped thousands of kids and adults get personalized care, no matter where they are.
As we worked with school districts nationwide, we recognized the broader challenges that special education teams face every day.
Why We Built Streamline
By removing administrative burdens and enhancing oversight monitoring, Streamline helps special education teams reclaim their time, allowing them to focus on students and deliver individualized interventions more effectively.
We believe that by harnessing the power of automation and data analytics with Streamline, Special Ed teams can focus on what truly matters—empowering their students to thrive.
Together, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that ensure everyone—students, educators, and providers—can reach their full potential.
We are proud to have built one of the most accessible and effective online speech therapy platforms. We will continue transforming special education through technology.
Streamline Leadership Team
Meet the dedicated leaders driving our mission forward.
Ranan Lachman
Founder, CEO
With over 25 years of experience scaling technology companies, Ranan brings a unique blend of business acumen and mission-driven insight to the world of special education. A former Wall Street investment banker and management consultant, he combines strategic vision with hands-on execution.
Raised in a family of educators and healthcare providers—including a school superintendent and a speech-language pathologist—Ranan brings a deep understanding of K-12 needs. He also served as a fighter co-pilot in the Israeli Air Force, holds an MBA from both Duke and Warwick university.
Maura Conner
COO
Maura Connor, Chief Operating Officer at Better Speech, draws on over two decades of experience in educational and healthcare technology to craft impactful solutions for school districts. A graduate of Duke University, she partners closely with educators and administrators from PreK through Higher Education, employing her expertise in data, analytics, and AI to unearth critical insights into student performance and operational efficiencies. This enables special education departments to strategically optimize resources and make truly data-informed decisions.
Maura's dedication is fueled by personal experience; as a parent whose children have thrived with special education services, she understands their profound impact, especially witnessing her own child's significant recovery from a critical brain injury, largely due to speech therapy.
Jessica Norris
Head of Customer Success
Jessica Norris, Head of School Solutions at Better Speech, brings over a decade of experience as a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist and certified English teacher for English Language Learners. Her unique blend of clinical expertise and educational insight provides a foundational understanding of the complexities special education providers and administrators face. Jessica directs the nationwide implementation of Streamline and oversees virtual therapy services, committed to streamlining provider workflows, fostering job satisfaction, and driving stronger student outcomes.
With a responsive, relationship-centered approach, she collaborates with districts to strengthen compliance, build transparent programs, and ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery. Jessica is particularly passionate about integrating innovative technology to expand equitable access to services and alleviate administrative strain, helping schools establish resilient systems that truly empower educators and elevate support for diverse learners.
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The Streamline Team
Meet the dedicated leaders driving our mission forward.
Ranan
Founder & CEO
Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance special education for all students.
Maura
Chief Operating Officer
Innovating solutions that empower educators and streamline processes in special education.
Lenora
Chief Knowledge Officer
Focused on operational excellence and enhancing stakeholder communication.
Michael Brown
CFO
Ensuring financial health and sustainability for our mission-driven organization.
Sarah Wilson
HR Manager
Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for our talented team.