Occupational and Physical Therapist
I have been working at CCT for the past 5 years as both an Occupational and Physical Therapist. I initially entered the therapy field to help others become as independent as possible, and since I have always loved working with kids, CCT’s been the perfect place for me. I like to think that every child is full of potential and I enjoy helping them develop their skills. I desire to offer warm, nurturing, fun but firm therapy sessions for the children that I see and their families.
I am also passionate about my own family and even get to spend time with many of them while I’m working! What a bonus! My husband, Rich, is employed in the UI research office. My younger daughter, Sarah, is a junior at City High and helps out with CCT social skills groups and patients in her free time. My older daughter, Megan, works in CCT’s office as she continues on for a teaching certificate at UI. And even my son, Paul, who currently goes to school in CA and practices gymnastics for the Stanford team, was recruited one summer as a respite worker for one of my patients!
Where are you originally from?
Born in Fort Atkinson, WI, OT school Madison, WI, PT school University of Michigan-Flint. Lived in Ann Arbor, MI for Seven years and then lived in Iowa City for 23 years.
What is your favorite Animal?
People – Kids (not an animal lover, except to observe wild ones at a distance)
What do you want to be when you grow up?
This is the best job possible. We can be silly and fun with the kids, play and be active, be a teacher, therapist and friend