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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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Danila Cepa, DHS, OTR/L

Office: ASA 128
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-8834
Email: danila.cepa@siu.edu

Katie S. Hefner, Assistant Lecturer

Education

  • Master of Occupational Therapy, Saint Louis University
  • Bachelors of Occupational Therapy, Saint Louis University

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
  • Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Certified Hand Therapist
  • Therapeutic Pain Specialist


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Katie S. Hefner

Mailcode: 6615
Email: katie.hefner@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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Kim Parr, DHS, OTR/L

Office: ASA C120A
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-8204
Email: kimberly.parr@siu.edu

Christine A. Watt, Assistant Professor of Practice, Doctoral Capstone Coordinator

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Rehabilitation, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
  • Master of Science, Rehabilitation Counseling, Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
  • Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, University of Southern Indiana
  • Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

 Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
  • Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

 



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Christine A. Watt

Office: ASA C120A
Mailcode: 6615
Email: christine.watt@siu.edu