Staff

School Pediatrics
Directors

Mary Walsh-Sterup, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational Therapist, Partner

Karen McIntyre, PT
Physical Therapist, Therapy Director
Hometown: Alma, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Graduate/Professional Education: UNMC
Specialty: Pediatrics
Physical Therapists

Ashley Armstrong, PT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Falls City, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Graduate/Professional Education: Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences
Specialty: Pediatrics

Jessica Brugman, PT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Hebron, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Specialty: Pediatrics

Jessica Herrold, PT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Grand Island, NE
Undergraduate Education: Nebraska Wesleyan University
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Specialty: Pediatrics
Jill McNally, PT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Brule, NE
Undergraduate Education: Colby Community College, University of Nebraska - Kearney, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Graduate/Professional Education: Rocky Mountain School of Allied Health
Specialty: Pediatrics

Tiffany Lueck, PT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Essex, IA
Undergraduate Education: Simpson College
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Specialty: School Pediatrics

Maggie Urbanek, PT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Shelton, NE
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Wayne State College
Specialty: Pediatrics
Physical Therapy Assistants

Shannon Stone, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapists

Christine Albers, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Lawrence, NE
Undergraduate Education: Creighton University
Graduate/Professional Education: Creighton University School of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions
Specialty: Pediatrics

Ashley Bachman, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: West Point, NE
Undergraduate Education: College of Saint Mary
Graduate/Professional Education: College of Saint Mary
Specialty: School Peds, CPAM
Professional Certifications: OTR/L CPAM

Sue Bainter, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Hoskins, NE
Undergraduate Education: Nebraska Wesleyan; Creighton University
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Specialty: Pediatrics in Schools
Professional Certifications: Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Routines Based Interview, Getting Ready Approach

Hannah Dobrovolny, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Grand Island, NE
Undergraduate Education: Morningside College
Graduate/Professional Education: University of South Dakota
Specialty: Pediatrics

Alida Draayer, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Downs, KS
Education: Creighton University, Kansas State University
Certifications: Interactive Metronome
Specialty: Pediatrics

Melanie Dvorak, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Grand Island, NE
Education: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Creighton University, Wayne State University
Certifications: Lymphedema Therapist
Specialty: Oncology Rehabilitation, Seating and Positioning, Fall Prevention, Complex Disease Management, Dementia, Continence Management

Carly Faltys, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Howells, NE
Education: Rockhurst University, Wayne State University
Certifications: Interactive Metronome
Specialty: Pediatrics

Elizabeth Hauser, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Hastings, NE
Undergraduate Education: College of St. Catherine
Specialty: School Pediatrics

Christa Hudson, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Polk, NE
Undergraduate Education: College of Saint Mary
Graduate/Professional Education: College of Saint Mary
Specialty: School Peds

Cindy Huebert, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Henderson, NE
Undergraduate Education: College of Saint Mary
Graduate/Professional Education: College of Saint Mary
Specialty: Pediatrics, Handwriting, Sensory, Early Intervention

Stacey Janata, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Lindsay, NE
Undergraduate Education: Nebraska Wesleyan University
Graduate/Professional Education: Rockhurst University
Specialty: Pediatrics
Professional Certifications: LSVT/BIG, PAMS, Interactive Metronome

Trisha Jones, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Waverly, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Graduate/Professional Education: Creighton University

Christine King, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Wausa, NE
Undergraduate Education: Creighton University
Treatment/Specialty: School Pediatrics

Sarah Maaske, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Arapahoe, NE
Undergraduate Education: Nebraska Wesleyan University
Graduate/Professional Education: College of Saint Mary
Specialty: Pediatrics

Chris Salber, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Albion, NE
Undergraduate Education: Creighton University
Specialty: School Peds

Libby Paro, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Grand Island, Nebraska
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Graduate/Professional Education: Creighton University
Specialty: Pediatrics/Sensory Integration/Visual Perceptual/Handwriting/Autism and Behavior

Harley Riley, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: York, NE
Undergraduate Education: Doane College
Graduate/Professional Education: Colorado State University
Specialty: Pediatrics

Lisa Solache, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Education: College of Saint Mary, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Specialty: Pediatrics

Melissa Weaver, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Saint Libory, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Kearney
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Southern California
Occupational Therapy Assistants

Sonia Bustamante Olivas, COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hometown: Burwell, NE
Education: Central Community College-Grand Island
Specialization and interests: Pediatrics, Spanish-speaking families

Shannon Jarosik, COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hometown: Grand Island, NE
Undergraduate Education: Central Community College
Specialty: Pediatrics, Geriatrics

Lisa Porter, COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hometown: St. Paul, NE
Education: Clarkson College
Specialization and interests: Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
Speech-Language Pathologists

Anita Blum, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Curtis, NE
Education: University of Nebraska Kearney
Specialty: School Pediatrics
Professional Certifications: Routine Based Interview, Home Visitor Training.

Noelle Boehle, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Phillips, NE
Education: University of Nebraska-Kearney, Idaho State University
Certifications: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Specialization and interests: Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Cognition

Kirsten Kruse, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: St. Paul, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska-Omaha
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska-Kearney
Specialty: School Peds

Brendell Martin, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Clay Center, NE
Undergraduate Education: South Carolina State University
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska - Kearney
Specialty: School Pediatrics

Jena Mentink, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Osceola, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Omaha
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Specialty: School Peds

Angela Morris, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Clay Center, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska at Omaha

Jenise Straight, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Shickley, Nebraska
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, University of Nebraska - Kearney
Specialty: School Pediatrics
Professional Certifications: Trainer of Trainers of Executive Function

Paige Weedin, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Geneva, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Specialty: Pediatrics
Vision Therapists
