Amy earned her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from Wayne State University.

She was named the center’s assistant director in 2024 after serving as the director of occupational therapy and sensory integration programs since 2014.

Amy has previous experience working with inpatient orthopedic and outpatient pediatric patients in the hospital setting, as well as with spinal cord and traumatic brain injury cases.

She has been named a “Mom Approved Doc” by the readers of Metro Parent magazine.

Amy and her husband Josh have three children, and a crazy Australian Shepherd named Sadie.

Jeanette earned her bachelor’s degree in science and master’s degree in occupational therapy at Eastern Michigan University.

She was named the director of occupational therapy and sensory integration programs in 2024 after serving as the program’s assistant director since 2014.

Before coming to the KCC, Jeanette worked in a private pediatric sensory clinic in Chicago.

She presented at a national conference on CDKL5 after being invited by the parents of a child she treats with the rare genetic disorder.

Jeanette and her husband Greg have two sons and a daughter.

Lauren attended the University of Dayton for three years as a psychology major before earning a bachelor’s in health science and a master’s in OT from Wayne State.

She has previous experience working with special needs children as a camp counselor over five summers.

Lauren and her husband Brian have a dog named Louie. She enjoys painting, playing basketball, and doing yoga.

Carmen earned her BA in sociology from Chapman University and both a BS in health sciences and master’s in occupational therapy from Wayne State University.

She completed her level II field work here at the KCC.

Carmen previously worked as a nanny for children with ASD, a lifeguard and swim instructor, and as a diversity and equity program assistant.

She enjoys playing board games with her friends and boyfriend, reading, swimming, and finding new hikes around Michigan.

Marjorie earned her bachelor’s in occupational therapy from Eastern Michigan University.

She previously worked at the KCC as OT director before moving on to Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center in New York.

Marjorie has experience with early childhood programs in both the school and clinic settings and developed OT clinics for Sensory Systems.

Marjorie is married with two children. She enjoys yoga and is a dog lover, especially of her rescue Beagle mix.

Erin her bachelor’s degree from Alma College and another bachelor’s and her master’s in OT from Wayne State University in 2015.

She also has experience as an OT in the school setting. During the summer, she coaches the KCC’s Social All-Stars camp.

Erin has a scruffy dog named Farley and enjoys to hike and travel with him.

She played softball at Alma College and continues to love playing and watching sports.

Erin is an avid supporter of mental health!

Colleen earned her bachelor’s degree from Oakland University, and a second bachelor’s and master’s in occupational therapy from Baker College.

She has been married to her husband Anthony since 2015. They have a daughter, a son, and a Great Dane named Nala.

Colleen enjoys gymnastics, cheerleading, and spending time with her family.

Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State University. He went on to complete a second bachelor’s degree in health sciences and a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Wayne State.

Before coming to the KCC, he worked in the public school system with children who were severely multiply impaired, cognitively impaired, or on the autism spectrum.

Chris has served as the varsity soccer coach at Rochester High School since 2008.

He married his high school sweetheart, Carrie, and together they have a son and boy/girl twins.

Sandra earned her bachelor’s in health science and master’s in occupational therapy from Baker College.

She was twice named a “Mom Approved Doc” by the readers of Metro Parent magazine.

Sandra has two dogs (rescues named Maya and Ellie) and enjoys reading, cooking, and shopping.

Jamie earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State and her master’s in occupational therapy from Western Michigan.

She completed her level 2 fieldwork here at the KCC.

Throughout college, Jamie worked as a research assistant, teaching fundamental motor skills to children on the autism spectrum. She has also worked as a nanny and soccer coach.

Jamie enjoys being outside running, biking, paddle boarding and spending time with her dog, Theo.

Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences from Concordia University and her master’s in occupational therapy from Eastern Michigan.

Throughout college, Julia worked as a preschool aide and did her level two student fieldwork working with kids with severe autism, ADD/ADHD, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries.

She enjoys spending time with her family and doing anything outdoors, such as camping and going to the beach.

Julia married her husband John in 2022.