Welcome to Occupational and Physical Therapy at Muskegon Public Schools!

Occupational and Physical therapy are related services for students that qualify for special education. The purpose of occupational and physical therapy in the school setting is to provide support for students so they may more fully participate in the curriculum and school day routine.

Please review the links below for more detail.

 Occupational Therapy Staff

Lidia Hayhurst, OTR                           (231) 720-2206               

Julie Steketee, MBA, OTR                  (231) 720-2206

Mary Carlston, COTA                          (231) 720-2651

Michelle Emmorey, COTA                 (231) 720-2206

Physical Therapy Staff

Carrie Jo Patterson, MSPT               (231) 720-2284

Colleen Ribesky, MSPT                    (231) 720-2614

Kim Senkow, BS, PTA                       (231) 720-2614

 Links:

Definition of Occupational Therapy (OT)

Definition of Physical Therapy (PT) 

Fine Motor Development Activites

Handwriting Without Tears

No More Sidelines

Pediatric and Adolescent Adapted Sports Programs/ Mary Free Bed

Grand Rapids Wheelchair Sports Association

Baycliff Health Camp

United Cerebral Palsy Association

National Center for Learning Disabilities

Muskegon Intermediate School District/ Early On