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Faculty
Our faculty are experienced professionals who possess in-depth knowledge of occupational therapy theory, practice, and research, and are dedicated to educating and training future occupational therapists.
Danila Cepa, Assistant Professor, Program Director
Education
- Doctor of Health Science, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
- Master of Health Science, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
- Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
- Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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Office: ASA 128
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-8834
Email: danila.cepa@siu.edu
Szu-Wei Chen, Assistant Professor and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Occupational Therapy, New York University, NY 2020
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan 2010
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan 2008
Licenses and Certifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Missouri
- Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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Office: ASA C0120
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-7301
Email: szuwei.chen@siu.edu
Kim Parr, Assistant Professor of Practice, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Education
- Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate, University of Saint Augustine, St. Augustine, FL. 2020
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 2006
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 2005
- Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy, Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL 1999
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Office: ASA C120A
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-8204
Email: kimberly.parr@siu.edu
Kathryn Siller, Assistant Professor of Practice
Education:
- Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences
Center, Lubbock, TX 2024 - Master of Occupational Therapy, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
2017 - Bachelor of Science in General Rehabilitative Services, University of Texas Pan American,
Edinburg, TX 2013
Licenses and Certifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Texas
- Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Physical Agent Modalities (C/PAM)
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Diane Weidner, Assistant Professor of Practice
Education:
- Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, University of Montana- Missoula, May 2024
- Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Rush University, Chicago, IL, December 2014
- Master of Science, Applied Linguistics, University of Illinois, Chicago
- Bachelor of Arts, French Literature, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Licenses and Certifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
- Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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Office: ASA 201
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-4456
Email: diane.weidner@siu.edu