Pronouns:

she/her

Educational History:

AAS Sinclair Community College–OTA program, BS in OT, University of Findlay, MS in OT, A.T. Still University, currently enrolled in Shenandoah University’s PP-OTD program

Fields of Expertise:

School-based OT and hand therapy

Personal Highlights:

When not working, I enjoy jogging, running races for charity, volunteer work with my church, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family.

Professional Highlights:

Worked in subacute and inpatient rehabilitation as a COTA/L from 1993-1998. Received my BS in OT and joined the United States Air Force, working as an AF officer/OTR/L in the military with a focus on orthopedics for 6 years. Worked as Certified Hand Therapist in the military and then with Select Physical Therapy from 2002-2010 . Received my MS in OT and began working for Fairfax County Public Schools from 2010-2023. Worked as an adjunct professor for NOVA Medical Campus OTA program in 2014. Currently working as an adjunct professor with Shenadoah University MSOT weekend program and Loudoun campus program.

Quote:

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” – Mother Teresa

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