Occupational Therapists & Speech-Language Pathologists

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Kelly Peters, MA OTR/L • Occupational Therapist • Executive Director

Education:
University of South Dakota (Undergraduate) & St. Catherine University (Graduate)
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
The clients, the families and my team at SunnyDays Therapy have taught me so much about patience, virtue, kindness, friendship, fun, creativity, flexibility, resilience, the list goes on and on. Where else can you work where people don't judge you, love you as you are, make you smile every day, have the ability to make you laugh and cry all in the same breath, and remind you how to have fun while achieving their goals. My clients at SunnyDays make me a better person; they challenge me both intellectually and physically to be at the top of my game even when that involves keeping up to date on the newest toys, best apps, movies, cartoon characters, video games etc. Yes, they keep me Cool! Knowing that my job is to help kids and young adults achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential is the most rewarding job I can think of and fills my heart to the brim!
Hobbies:
Any activity on the lake (boating, skiing, wakeboarding, swimming, paddle boarding, lily padding, etc), gardening, and playing any types of sports with my five daughters and husband.
A fun fact about me:
I have four sisters and five daughters.
If I could have any super power, it would be:
The Power to Heal.
My favorite animal is:
My daughter’s frogs, Jack and Piper.
My favorite board game is:
Monopoly
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Birthday Cake

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Andrea Schlosser, MOT, OTR/L • Occupational Therapist • Quality Assurance

Education:
University of North Dakota (Graduate)
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
The laughter! All the fun laughs and giggling with the kids, laughing and cheering when a child accomplishes a new skill for the first time, and all the laughter with my SunnyDays family!
Hobbies:
Snow skiing, water sports and anything that involves quality time with my husband and children.
A fun fact about me:
I have a freckle in my eye!
If I could have any super power, it would be:
The power to shapeshift.
My favorite animal is:
Small, Cuddly Dog
My favorite board game is:
Scrabble
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Anything with peanut butter in it!

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Jill Rolf, MS OTR/L • Occupational Therapist • Site Supervisor

Education:
St. Cloud State University (Undergraduate) & University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Graduate)
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
Collaborating with our fabulous team about new and challenging situations in order to best help our clients and their families.
Hobbies:
Playing with my nieces and nephews, spending time on the lake with our friends, gardening and canning veggies.
A fun fact about me:
I live with my husband on his family farm and next door to my in-laws- where both of our families spend a lot of time!
If I could have any super power, it would be:
The power to slow down time!
My favorite animal is:
Very specifically, my yellow lab, Roscoe!
My favorite board game is:
Clue
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Fudge & Cheesecake

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Ashlyn Boehmer, MA OT/L • Occupational Therapist

Education:
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (Graduate) & Metropolitan State University (Undergraduate)
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love to be creative by using play-based activities as the main component of therapy! When working with children in Occupational Therapy, I feel challenged every day to grow as a therapist! SunnyDays has an amazing culture of therapists all working together to make a positive impact on our clients, and I'm proud to be a part of the team!
Hobbies:
Swimming, piano, playing games, & staying active
A fun fact about me:
I went to graduate school in California!
If I could have any super power, it would be:
Reading others' minds
My favorite animal is:
Elephant
My favorite board game is:
Sequence
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Mint chocolate chip

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Brittany Gardner, MS OTR/L • Occupational Therapist

Education:
College of St. Scholastica (Undergraduate & Graduate)
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I get to work with a variety of clients with a wide variety of abilities. I enjoy watching each client obtain their goals and strive to become more independent. I also really love the collaboration that happens between coworkers, families, and clients.
Hobbies:
Spending time with family and friends, running, and reading.
A fun fact about me:
I love running! I have run over 25 5k’s and 1 half marathon.
If I could have any super power, it would be:
Super speed.
My favorite animal is:
Frog
My favorite board game is:
Settlers of Catan or Candy Land
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

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Christina "Tina" Dalki, OTD, OTR/L • Occupational Therapist

Education:
Bethel University (Undergraduate) & St. Catherine University (Graduate)
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
The opportunity to develop personal connections with children, their families, and the amazing staff at SunnyDays. I love to be able to pursue my passion of helping children acheive their goals!
Hobbies:
Spending time in nature, traveling, pickleball, volleyball, and spending time with friends and family
A fun fact about me:
I have never broken a bone or been stung by a bee. Lucky me!
If I could have any super power, it would be:
teleportation
My favorite animal is:
Cats! I have two cats named Fish and Chips!
My favorite board game is:
Settlers of Catan
My favorite ice cream flavor:
cookies and cream or strawberry

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Grace Bursch, OTR/L • Occupational Therapist

Education:
I attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth for my undergraduate career and the College of St. Scholastica for my graduate career.
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love the instant support and warm welcome from everyone - even before I walked through the doors on my first day! Also, the giggles that fill the building make the atmosphere fun and vibrant!
Hobbies:
My outdoor hobbies include hiking, tending to flower and veggie gardens, camping, and going for walks with my dog. My indoor hobbies include reading, playing video games, cooking new recipes and baking goodies, and journaling!
A fun fact about me:
I adopted my dog, Kenai, from a local Duluth animal shelter during my first year at UMD while still living in the dorms! He has been the best boy since.
If I could have any super power, it would be:
The power to pop into someone's head (person or animal) to know exactly what they are thinking and/or feeling.
My favorite animal is:
I love bears! Polar bears, black bears, grizzly bears.. You name the bear, I love it!
My favorite board game is:
My favorite board game is Sequence.
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Depends on the day, but coffee is usually a frequent in my freezer.

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Haley Folkens, MOT OTR/L • Occupational Therapist • Clinic Coordinator

Education:
University of North Dakota (Undergraduate & Graduate)
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
Getting to know each client and their family and to be able to work closely with them. Also, the positive environment and ability to work with such kind therapists who are passionate about helping kids succeed!
Hobbies:
Spending time with friends and family, being at the lake in the summer, and doing DIY projects.
A fun fact about me:
I have been skydiving, it was amazing.
If I could have any super power, it would be:
Teleportation.
My favorite animal is:
Dog
My favorite board game is:
Codenames
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cookie Dough

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Megan Thorkelson, MOT OTR/L • Occupational Therapist • Clinic Coordinator

Education:
Carthage College (Undergraduate) & Colorado State University (Graduate)
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
I love getting to work closely with families to problem solve strategies that will work in a variety of environments and in the family’s existing routines.
Hobbies:
Boxing, cooking, and fishing.
A fun fact about me:
I have hiked an active volcano in Nicaragua.
If I could have any super power, it would be:
The ability to teleport to visit friends and family.
My favorite animal is:
My cat, Ellie.
My favorite board game is:
Ticket to Ride
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Anything with the most chocolate.

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Sarah Rinder, MOT OTR/L • Occupational Therapist

Education:
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Undergraduate), University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Graduate)
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
seeing the growth and progress of the kids across time! I also love collaborating with families to problem-solve through tough behaviors and celebrating the successes together!
Hobbies:
I enjoy board games, card games (cribbage), playing music via guitar and ukulele, and pickleball!
A fun fact about me:
I can sing the alphabet backwards.
If I could have any super power, it would be:
Being able to read minds
My favorite animal is:
an otter
My favorite board game is:
Settlers of Catan
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Cherry Garcia (although I love anything with chocolate and/or peanut butter)

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Stephanie Roberts, COTA/L • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Education:
Herzing University
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
It’s not about location, location, location. It’s about the people, kids, and families I get to interact with that make SunnyDays an amazing place to invest in.
Hobbies:
Cooking, singing along to music, and playing games with friends and family.
A fun fact about me:
I am the 4th of 8 siblings.
If I could have any super power, it would be:
Flying. It is one of my favorite things to do.
My favorite animal is:
My dog, Charlie. But I do like most other dogs as well.
My favorite board game is:
Codenames
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Non-Dairy Snickerdoodle or Cookie Dough

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Taylor Gallagher, MOT OTR/L • Occupational Therapist

Education:
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (Undergraduate) & University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (Graduate)
What I like most about working at SunnyDays Therapy is…
the welcoming environment, and the opportunity to work with such inspiring coworkers, kids, and their families!
Hobbies:
Going for walks with my family, reading, puzzles, and organizing my house
A fun fact about me:
I have never broken a bone, but I did fracture my back in 4th grade while playing red rover.
If I could have any super power, it would be:
Mind reading
My favorite animal is:
Giraffe
My favorite board game is:
Telestrations
My favorite ice cream flavor:
Coffee ice cream with brownie bites

Kelly Peters, MA OTR/L

Andrea Schlosser, MOT, OTR/L

Jill Rolf, MS OTR/L

Abby Bauman, OTD, OTR/L

Allison Cheesebrow, OTR/L

Amelia Braun, MOT, OTR/L

Andrea Guimont, MS OTR/L

Anna McKeown, MSOT, OTR/L

Ashley Beckman, MS OTR/L

Ashlyn Boehmer, MA OT/L

Brittany Gardner, MS OTR/L

Callie Vold, OTD OTR/L

Carolyn Little, MS, OTR/L

Christina "Tina" Dalki, OTD, OTR/L

Elizabeth Strafelda, MOT, OTR/L

Emily Helseth, MS OTR/L

Erika Beal, MA OTR/L

Grace Bursch, OTR/L

Haley Folkens, MOT OTR/L

Haley Oestreich, OTD OT/L

Jordan Mauch, OTD, OTR/L

Kendal Hendrickson, MOT OT/L

Koryssa McMorrow, MOT, OTR/L

Lauren Kershner, MOT OTR/L

MacKenzie Wand, OTD OTR/L

Madelin Roberts, MOT, OTR/L

Marissa Smith, MA OTR/L

Megan Thorkelson, MOT OTR/L

Nick Feige, OTD OTR/L

Nora Carlson, OTD OTR/L

Rachel King, OTD OTR/L

Rebecca Gould, MS OTR/L

Reilly Dujmovic, OTD OTR/L

Sam Fisher, COTA/L

Sarah Dusheck, MA OTR/L

Sarah Rinder, MOT OTR/L

Stephanie Roberts, COTA/L

Taylor Gallagher, MOT OTR/L