Deanna
graduated from East Carolina University in 1993 with a Master’s Degree in Child
Development and Family Relations. In addition, she was awarded her teaching license in Birth through Kindergarten
Education, as well as the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Family Specialist
Certification. Deanna has over 23 years
of experience working with children and families.
Throughout
her career, Deanna has been recognized as an innovative advocate for early
intervention services. She believes that
all children can learn, and the challenge of our communities is to find and use
techniques that motivate children to learn. She prides herself on getting to know each child and family personally
and developing care plans that are tailored to a child’s strengths and targeted
areas of improvement. Her philosophy is
grounded in ensuring that the caregivers of a child are an integral part of the
child’s success, and she
encourages all of her families to play an active role
in successful attainment of all therapy objectives.
Deanna
has extensive experience working with children facing a broad range of
developmental challenges. She is also
very comfortable working with children in families in a variety of setting,
including homes, daycares, preschools, and schools. She particularly enjoys working with families
in a child’s natural environment, as she believes an incredible amount of progress can be made when a child is encouraged in their natural setting.
A
native of Burlington, NC, Deanna returned to her home town after college to
begin her career in early intervention, as well as start a family of her
own. When she is not working, Deanna enjoys spending time with her family and staying active in her local
community.
