Claire Polley

Speech/Language Pathologist

Claire is currently the speech therapist for Charlo, DeSmet and Dixon school districts. This will be her second year with the Missoula Area Education Cooperative, and third working in Montana schools. She received her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Montana in 2022. Prior to her career as an SLP, Claire worked across the West as a federal wildland firefighter. Originally from Western Washington, she developed a love for the rural landscapes and people of Montana while fighting fires in the state. In her free time Claire enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening, skiing, and most other outdoor pursuits!