Staff

UCP Delrey School’s highly trained staff is composed of a dedicated and compassionate team of professionals, including experienced certified special education teachers and licensed therapists, social workers and nurses, who have specialized skills working with children with disabilities. The high staff-to- student ratio allows personalized one-on-one attention for students, as their needs require. This child-centered philosophy, combined with the stability and longevity of our staff, makes the UCP Delrey School unique in serving children with disabilities.

Administration

Mimi Wang, Principal, Director of Education

Vice President, UCP of Central Maryland, Education and Youth Services
MSDE Advanced Certificate
Master’s Equivalent in Special Education
Master’s of Education Degree, Secondary Education, University of Wisconsin
Bachelor’s of Arts Degree, English Literature, Taiwan Normal University
MANSEF Board Member
PROJECT ACT Board Member
Over 30 years of experience in the special needs field
Special Interests: Mentoring young educators, sharing worldwide travel experiences, special needs children

Terri Clark, OTR/L, Assistant Principal

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, Towson University
Over 25 years of experience in the special needs field
Special interests: Administration, pediatrics, sensory integration therapy

Dorothy Lemon-Thompson, LCSWC, Social Work Administrator

Master’s of Social Work Degree, Social Work Administration, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.
Bachelor’s of Social Work Degree, Morgan State University
Over 25 years of experience in the special needs field
Special Interest: Advocacy for children and adults with disabilities

Nursing Department

Juanita Teed, RN, CM/DN

Pursuing a Master’s of Public Health Degree, Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Spring Arbor University, Jackson, MI
Over 9 years of experience in the nursing field
Special Interests: Pediatrics, special needs, emergency preparedness

Sharon Bowman, LPN

Graduate of University of Maryland School of Practical Nursing
11 years of pediatric nursing experience
Special Interest: Genetic syndromes and conditions

Education Department

Rosa Jefferson, Special Education Teacher

Master’s Equivalent in Special Education, Towson University
Bachelor’s of Social Work Degree, Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Morgan University
Over 30 years of experience in the special needs field
Special Interest: Multisensory approach instruction

Bridget Flynn, Special Education Teacher

Master’s of Science Degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology, St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA.
Over 10 years of experience in the special needs field
Special Interest: Assistive Technology

Micheale SmithTaylor, Special Education Teacher

Pursuing Master’s of Education Degree in Special Education, Severe and Profound, Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology, Towson University

Sara Kempler, Special Education Teacher

Master’s of Education Degree, Early Childhood Special education, University of Maryland
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology, University of Texas
Special Interests: Evidencedbased practices, behavior management

Susan Shambeau, Special Education Teacher

Master’s of Education Degree, Secondary Education, Special Education
Bachelor’s of Social Work Degree, Johns Hopkins University
Certified Flight Instructor
Director of Disabilities Ministry,
Special Interest; Multisensoryapproach instruction

Jeanne Young, Daycare Director

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education, Early Childhood Leadership, Villa Julie College
Special Interest: Art

Jessalyn Waddell, Substitute teacher

Pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology and Master’s of Science Degree, Towson University

Speech/Language Therapy Department

Patricia Kurek, CCCSLP, Senior SpeechLanguage Pathologist

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Loyola College
Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Loyola College
Over 25 years of experience in the special needs field
Special Interest: Alternative and Augmentative Communication

Mary Anne O’Brien, CCCSLP

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Loyola College
Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Loyola College
Maryland Infant and Toddler’s Certification
Over 20 years of experience in the special needs field
Special Interests: PROMPT therapy, sensory integration therapy, oral motor therapy

Kendra Reines, CCCSLP

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Loyola College
Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Loyola College
Over 5 years of experience in the special needs field
Special Interests: Alternative and Augmentative Communication, Social communication development

Physical Therapy Department

Sharon Conjar, PT, Senior Physical Therapist

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, University of Maryland
Over 25 years of experience in the special needs field
Special Interests: Pediatric manual therapy, including myofascial release, wheelchair evaluation

Heather Wasserman, PT, C/NDT

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, University of Missouri
Over 5 years of experience in the special needs field
Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner
NDT Certified in the Management and Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Neuromotor Disorders
Special Interests: Pediatric Neuro Developmental Treatment and Kinesiotaping

Christine Roche, PTA

Associates Degree, Certificate in PT, Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD
Certified Physical Therapist in Germany: Krankengymnastikschule der Universitaetskliniken des Saarlandes, Homburg, Germany
Over 3 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in Neurology and Psychiatry in Germany
2 years of experience in pediatric physical therapy

Occupational Therapy Department

Terri Clark, OTR/L, Senior Occupational Therapist

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, Towson University
Over 25 years of experience in the special needs field
Special interests: Administration, pediatrics, sensory integration therapy, oral motor therapy

Ann Augustin, OTR/L

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN
Over 30 years of experience in the special needs field
Special Interests: Sensory integration therapy, oral motor therapy

Mary Stevens, OTR/L

Master’s of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, Towson University
Over 5 years of experience in the special needs field
Special Interests: Pediatric neurodevelopmental therapy, adaptive seating and positioning, oral motor therapy