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Taylor attended Missouri State University to complete her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. As a student, she dabbled in both the fields of physical therapy and occupational therapy where she finally…

Arianna attended South Suburban College’s occupational therapy assistant program graduating with honors part of Phi Theta Kappa in 2020. She began her OT career in Early Intervention before joining Milestone…

After graduating with an art degree, Nick stumbled into OT while working at his former elementary school as an art teacher and 1 on 1 aide. Upon noticing how he approached &…

Becoming a COTA, Pam received an undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Equestrian Science from William Woods University. She was motivated to switch careers to help more kids like her oldest daughter…

Brenda graduated from South Suburban College in 2006 with her Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. She was assigned to two different school pediatric rotations where she was…

Belinda graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2015. Belinda continued her education by receiving a Therapeutic Massage Certification from Moraine Valley…

Jonathan graduated from South Suburban College, in South Holland, IL, where he achieved his associates degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Jonathan chose working in the pediatric setting during fieldwork…

Beth started out in the field of education and child care, beginning with her first job at a daycare center while still in high school, then graduating with a bachelor’s…

Rachel graduated from Fox College as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the fall of 2019. She is thrilled to be part of the Milestone team where she is able to…

Sarah Gallegos an employee of Milestone Therapy for over 3, very short years, graduating from Brown Mackie College of Merrillville. Her passion for helping children of all abilities has always…

Kelly always had an interest in working with children. After attending school to be an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Kelly found that she had chosen a rewarding career. Having the opportunity…

In 2009, Colleen decided to make a career change and pursue a degree as an occupational therapy assistant. She graduated from Lewis and Clark Community College in 2012 and it…