OTR/L, OTD
Clinical Professor
Faculty Fellow for Interprofessional Education
Educational background
- BHS Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri
- M.Ed. Special Education, emphasis in Autism, University of Missouri
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD), University of Kansas
Classes taught
- Clinical Practicum I and II
- Pediatric Practice
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Populations and Communities
- Professional Issues
Other professional activities
- Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Core Faculty, Missouri LEND grant – Training in Interdisciplinary Partnerships for Kids (Tips4kids.org)
- Co-faculty director, MU OT SWIM (Swimming and water instruction modifications) for Children with ASD
- SHP Interprofessional Fellow
Research interests
- Autism
- Community participation for children and youth with disabilities
Committees/service
- Four Winds
In the news
Mar. 12, 2024
OT students making waves with adapted swimming lessons
Aug. 30, 2023
IPE Day participants focus on growing together
Jul. 20, 2023
Mizzou OT faculty publish numerous textbooks
Apr. 14, 2023
Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire Annual Conference and Expo
Sep. 2, 2021
Interprofessional Education Day success
Jun. 11, 2021
2021 Health Professions Faculty and Staff Awards
Oct. 6, 2020