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September 2015

How long have you been with KidsCare Therapy? 10 months.

How did you get involved with KidsCare Therapy? I had home health experience and heard good things about KCT.

What is your favorite thing about KidsCare Therapy? Love the atmosphere, KTC always makes us feel like family.Love the atmosphere, KTC always makes us feel like family.

What is your most proud moment? Becoming a mother and a wife.

If you were a cake, what kind would you be and why?I think I would be a chocolate cake. You need to try me to love me. Once you get to know me, you will never forget me.

What are three interesting facts about you? 1. 1. I would love to go back to Puerto Rico someday.

2. My hobby is listening to music while cleaning my house.

3. I would love, love to visit Bora Bora someday.

What is your favorite motivational quote?What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.

‘‘Rosa has been and continues to be an integral part of the processing team. Her perseverance, professionalism, and willingness to help where it is needed makes her invaluable. She embraces her work, and the constant changes it brings, with a lighthearted, energetic attitude. I am thrilled that she is being recognized for all of her efforts. Congratulations, Rosa!’ -Erica Puckett

RosaDeAlarcon

Processing CoordinatorEmployee of the Month

How long have you been with KidsCare Therapy? Almost 7 years.

How did you get involved with KidsCare Therapy? I heard great things about KidsCare from a friend of mine and decided to interview with KidsCare.

What is your favorite thing about KidsCare Therapy? Lots! High level of ethical practice, the care KidsCare gives its Lots! High level of ethical practice, the care KidsCare gives its employees, the support from the managers, and of course all of my kiddos I've been fortunate enough to work with.

What is your most proud moment?I have loved watching kids walk for the first time to me or their parents. I have also loved working with DARS and their aquatic event most summers.

What is your most embarrassing moment?What is your most embarrassing moment?Probably when I thought I was texting my husband to ask him to bring home various groceries on his way home and realized I was texting one of my patients (My patient thought it was funny).

What are four interesting facts about you? 1. My family hosted a foreign exchange student from Brazil when I was in fifth grade, and we went to his wedding in Brazil years later.2.2. I have wanted to be a physical therapist since 8th grade, when we were asked to research different careers.3. I've run two full marathons.4. I've travelled to Ethiopia twice to adopt two of my children.

‘‘Ellen has worked for KidsCare since 2008 and is an integral part of our team. She is extremely skilled with a variety of diagnoses and goes above and beyond to ensure the patient receives quality care. Ellen has mentored students and new grads and is always willing to allow ride alongs. She has also helped lead the annual DARS Eye Can Swim event. Ellen is an amazing PT and represents KidsCare Therapy well at every opportunity. ’

-Kate Short

Ellen Enright, PT, DPTTherapist of the MonthDallas

Virginia Eckel

years 11

Noelle Stressman

years 10

Dina Murillo

years6

Jason Olson

years5

Rachel VigilClaire Cleveland

Lisa BellChristina Mattyears

3Natalie CantwellBrittney Owens

years2

Leigh Cipriano

years4

Nancy LopezRebecca MusserMandis Broker

Ana-Maria JaramilloMallory DoughertyChristina Sinskichottyear

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KCT Anniversaries

"Noelle Stressman has been with KidsCare for TEN WHOLE YEARS! Noelle is a phenomenal therapist who performs many tasks above and beyond the call of duty for her patients and their families. She acts as a case manager, often directing She acts as a case manager, often directing her patients to other services as they are needed; and is one of the best at playing in therapy to teach functional skills. She is also a fantastic mother to a way-too-grown up high school freshman and a fierce advocate for animals. KidsCare hit the jackpot when we hired her 10 KidsCare hit the jackpot when we hired her 10 years ago. Thanks for all you do, Noelle!"

-Karen Wade

Noelle Stressman10 years with KidsCare!

Welcome to the Family!

August New Hires

JessicaSilveiraPT, DPT

TaraJohnsonOTR, MOT

TaylorGlidewellPT, DPT

CarissaStoddardPT, DPT Kristen

DavisMS CCC-SLP

MelissaKostelOTR, MOT

SuzanneWheelerMS CCC-SLP

VictoriaChapa

BS, Assistant SLP

2 Alyssa Aquino3 Andrea Gifford3 Maurie Lee-Hanson6 Kerie Hix7 Evelyn Frye8 Melissa Gutierrez9 Nancy Lopez9 Nancy Lopez9 Katrina Short9 Ashley Woolsey10 Kristen Davis11 Kaci Spencer13 Regina Lopez14 Jodie Castillo-Letcher16 Jon Clark16 Jon Clark18 Graziella Reynaldos22 Clare Selig23 Todd German24 Kristen Brown26 Bonnie Nulph29 Cortney Baker29 Jennifer Fulton29 Jennifer Fulton30 Kristin Chapman

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