Position:
Co-Owner at Bright Futures in Focus, LLC, Clinical Editor for Occupational Therapy at Gannett Healthcare Group
Industry:
Individual & Family Services
Work:
Bright Futures in Focus, LLC
- Chesterfield, MO since Jun 2011
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Co-Owner
Gannett Healthcare Group
- Chesterfield, MO since 2011
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Clinical Editor for Occupational Therapy
Saint Louis University
- St. Louis, MO Aug 2006 - Jun 2011
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Associate Professor
Giant Steps of St. Louis
2005 - 2006
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Occupational Therapist
Maryville University
1998 - 2005
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Associate Professor
Edgewood Children's Center
1995 - 2000
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Occupational Therapist
Washington University in St. Louis
1995 - 1998
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Instructor
Brazosport Independent School District
1993 - 1995
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Occupational Therapist-part-time
University of Texas Medical Branch
1991 - 1995
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Associate Professor: School of Allied Health Professions
University of Texas Medical Branch
1982 - 1991
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Occupational Therapy Supervisor
Norfolk Clinical Children's Center
1981 - 1982
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Occupational Therapist
Dorchester Mental Health Center Children's and Family Services
1979 - 1981
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Occupational Therapist
Education:
Saint Louis University 2000 - 2006
PhD, Educational Studies
Boston University 1980 - 1982
Master of Science (MS), Occupational Therapy/Therapist
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1974 - 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Oswego High School 1970 - 1974
Skills:
Teaching, Advocacy, Career Development, Career Assessment, Social Skills Coaching, Lifestyle Development, Resource Finding, Creative Problem-Solving, Higher Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Healthcare, Public Speaking, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Human Development, Therapists, Curriculum Design, University Teaching, Adolescents, Program Evaluation, Student Development, Child Development, Psychology, Pediatrics, Staff Development, Creative Solutions, Special Education, Adult Education, Clinical Research, Developmental Disabilities, Clinical Supervision, Program Development, Research, Learning Disabilities, Leadership, Hospitals, Life Transitions, Treatment, Rehabilitation
Interests:
Kayaking; gardening; jazz, rock,Latin and world music; visual art; movies and books; travel; etiquette and diplomacy; applied neuroscience; conversational Spanish; snorkeling; volunteering (CASA, Safe Connections Craft Circle); family fun; friends old and new
Honor & Awards:
Outstanding Volunteer Award, Safe Connections, 2011
American Occupational Therapy Association Service Award, 2010 & 2002
Recipient of the Carol Kahler Scholarship, Saint Louis
University, Educational Studies Doctoral Program, 2002
Anna Moudy Award for Excellence in Teaching, Maryville University, 1999
Outstanding Teacher in the Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences, 1993
Certifications:
Administration and Interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests