Posts Categorized: Faculty

Struggling with Carryover? Try Something New to Unlock Your Full Potential

Written by Joann Sorg, MS, OTR/L and featured in the recent NANT newsletter. Have you ever felt discouraged by lack of carryover from caregivers and colleagues? Do you sometimes scratch your head as you watch a caregiver or colleague attempt to execute what you taught them and wonder, is that really what they thought I… Read more »

A Look Back at 2023 – ERI’s Year in Review

Goodbye 2023…Hello 2024! 2023 was a whirlwind of a year! As busy as it was, we always like to take some time to pause and reflect on the many exciting things that happened over this past year. Here’s a fun recap of what’s happened, what’s new and what’s to come… ERI worked hard to bring… Read more »

ERI Faculty Roberta “Bertie” Gatlin Receives APTA TN President’s Award

Bertie Gatlin

ERI faculty member Bertie Gatlin has been awarded the President’s Award by the APTA Tennessee chapter. This award is given to an individual for outstanding service to APTA TN. The recipient of this award has demonstrated commitment to APTA TN in all endeavors and outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the association. Additionally,… Read more »

School-Based Practice Expert, Jeryl Benson, Joins ERI’s Esteemed Faculty

We are thrilled to introduce you to Jeryl Benson, Ed.D, FAOTA, OTR/L, one of ERI’s newest faculty members! Dr. Benson has worked in pediatrics for more than 30 years, with extensive experience in school-based practice and as an educational consultant for schools and families. She is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test,… Read more »

Faculty Highlight During OT Month

spotlight on ERI OT Faculty Holly Schifsky, Melissa Gerber, and Dana Kizer

Meet Our OT Faculty As We Continue to Celebrate OT Month! As part of an ongoing series during the month of April to recognize our amazing OT faculty, we’re giving a shoutout to Holly Schifsky, Melissa Gerber, and Dana Kizer.  Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS has worked with ERI for over 6 years. She… Read more »