
BEST is a therapist owned/veteran owned company serving communities across Arizona
Meet the Owners of BEST
Married in 2021 with a blended family that includes six adult children between them, Staci and Jeff Dover enjoy spending time with their family, especially their 'six pack' of grandchildren. In 2023, with over 50 years of shared business, education, and therapy experience, Jeff and Staci decided to combine talents to create Beyond Educational Staffing and Therapy.

Staci Dover, M.Ed., M.S. CCC-SLP, ATP
Clinical Director

Jeff Dover,
Director of Operations
Staci Dover is an educational and assistive technology consultant with 25 years experience in public education as a general and special education teacher, literacy coach, and speech-language pathologist.
She specializes in the Science of Reading, dyslexia, and language and literacy acquisition. Staci utilizes principles of the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework, the SETT process, and best practices in Assistive Technology and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) to ensure each client has access to learn and work to their full potential.
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Staci is also passionate about working with disabled adults who could benefit from assistive technology. She enjoys helping people get the support they need to return to work.
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Staci has a history of professional excellence, including:
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National Board Certified Teacher/ Reading specialist
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Certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
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President's Award, Arizona Speech-Language Hearing Association 2021 and 2025
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ACES Award, American Speech-Language Hearing Association, 2022, 2024
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President of the Arizona Speech-Language Hearing Association, 2023-24
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Early Career Distinguished Professional Certificate, ASHA, 2024
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RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Jeff Dover is a United States veteran who began his career in Naval intelligence as a cryptologic technician, intercepting and decrypting top secret messages for the United States Navy.
After completing two tours and separating from the Navy, Jeff put his intelligence skills to work decoding another set of cryptic messages: ICD 10 codes and CPT codes in the medical profession.
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Jeff previously owned consulting and billing businesses and held financial leadership roles for several organizations including medical practice administrator and Director of Operations for several successful medical billing companies.
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Jeff's vast knowledge of medical billing and years of experience dealing with insurance companies ensures a good experience for BEST clients.
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Jeff enjoys volunteering his time as an Elder, mentor and advisor in their church.