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I have a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy - University of WI-Milwaukee and a Master's of Education Degree in Health Sciences - University of Indianapolis. I've been with the Grafton School District since 2005. Other professional experiences include: OT Consultant for Intensive in home Autism Programs, OT in alternative placement program, Occupational Therapist for Birth-to-Three Programs and Pediatric Outpatient Clinics Pediatric Occupational Therapist for Inpatient and Outpatient OT Services within a hospital setting. Other areas of interest or positions include: Mindfulness course work as related to sensory processing, Certification in Therapeutic Aquatics, Certification for Neuro Developmental Treatment in Feeding and Infant Massage Clinical OT; Instructor for Level 2 OT students.

Philosophy:
I value communication and collaboration and believe it is a basis for productive relationships with students, their families and educational staff. This leads to a better understanding of my student's interests, strengths, needs and progress. Communication can occur in a variety of ways and I invite all families to come in for a visit to an occupational therapy session. These visits throughout the school year are a great way to show current skill and discuss carry over to home or community. Furthermore, I value functional skills and the role of work and advocate for opportunities within our school setting to facilitate pre vocation or functional skills in varieties of ways as this leads to acquisition of skills, ability to problem solve, independence and self worth.