Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5333 USA
- Ph.D., Western Michigan University
- M.O.T., Western Michigan University
- B.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University
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I came to WMU Dept. of OT as an Assistant Professor in 1992 with 10 years of experience as an OT and 4 years of experience as a Special Education teacher working with children who had intellectual and emotional impairments as well as adolescents with behavior disorders. Since being at WMU I have been involved with the Center for Disability Services here on campus, provided ergonomic consultations for university employees and was active with AARP Michigan providing community education for older adults. I have enjoyed teaching and getting to know students throughout my almost 30 years at WMU and have seen the profession evolve into what OT is today.
Fun Fact: I am passionate about buying, preparing and eating local foods and making the environment as sustainable as possible. I am a supporter of the Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market and local farmers/producers who are finding innovative ways to distribute their locally grown food safely.