Shannon received her Master's in Occupational Therapy from The University of Oklahoma. She was the 2006-2007 Occupational Therapy intern for the interdisciplinary LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) program where she completed an additional 300 hours of education specializing in leadership and advocacy for children and youth with or at risk for developmental disabilities and their families. Shannon also volunteers as a parent mentor for the Oklahoma Family Network (OFN). Shannon is a Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) certified therapist, indicating an additional 120 hours of intensive specialized training. She has worked in the school and private practice settings specializing in pediatrics, developmental disabilities, and sensory processing disorders.
Shannon has been married to her husband, Ryan, since 1997 and together they have three sons. Shannon became interested in pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy after her oldest son was diagnosed with mild to moderate autism at the age of two. Prior to the completion of her Master's degree, Shannon's second son also received an autism diagnosis.
Shannon strives to provide the families she works with the balanced combination of professional education and personal experience to promote optimal child and family occupational performance.
