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 Sellers, 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
Occupational Therapists
Chistine 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
Raegan Hain, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Colusa, CA
Education: San Jose State University
Certifications: Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Specialty: Brain Injuries, Neurological Vision Deficits
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
Christina Kilgore, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Rising City, NE
Undergraduate Education: Creighton University
Specialty: Early Intervention
Professional Certifications: RBI, GRHV, RBEI State Trainer; Regional TA Provider - Nebraska Department of Education
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
Kristin Nelson, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Newman Grove, NE
Graduate/Professional Education: Creighton University
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 Tran, 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.
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
Jamie McCray, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Grand Island
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska Kearney
Graduate/Professional Education: University of South Dakota
Specialty: School Peds
Troy McCulley, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Ansley
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Kearney
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska - Kearney
Specialty: 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
Sydney Wagner, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Kearney, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska - Kearney
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska - Kearney
Specialty: School Peds
Professional Certifications: PRT certified (Pivotal Response Training)
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
