FOUNDERS

Sound Listening Environments, Inc. (SLE) was founded by Patricia Bilyk Szagala ( biography ) and Margaret Woolfrey ( biography ), both registered Speech - Language Pathologists. Each holds a Masters degree and together they have over 40 years experience working with children who suffer from a wide range of communication disorders, including hearing impairment.

Initially, SLE was born from a need to improve the learning environment for all students but in particular, for those challenged by hearing difficulties. With an increasingly active classroom setting combined with a move to eliminate carpeting from school floors, the overall noise level in classrooms was on the rise. The founders sought to resolve this issue by providing easy access to a safe, ready-to-use solution. In 1997 the founders launched the Sound Listening Environments company and its flagship product – Hushh-ups®. Since their introduction, Hushh-ups® continue to bring peace to classrooms across the country. The company founders remain committed to providing every child with the best listening environment for learning.