Meet Our Team:
Colonial Early Education Program Occupational & Physical Therapists
​at Colwyck 

Azzey Narimanian, OTR/L 

 Azzey joined Colonial School District in 2015. Prior to this, she worked as an OT in a pediatric medical setting focusing on developmental clinics, the NICU, outpatient services, and early intervention.

Michele  Jones, OTR/L

Michele joined Colonial School District in 2013. She has practiced as an OT for over 25 years. Her experience ranges from pediatrics to adult. ​​
 

Liz Waskie, OTR/L ​


​Liz joined the Colonial School District in  2018. 

Liz went back to school to become an occupational therapist. Prior to this, she was an OT Assistant, working in schools with preschool to fifth grade.

She has participated in research related to Autism and sensory integration.  

Autumn Apsley, OTR/L  

Autumn joined the Colonial School District in 2019.  

​Her clinical experience includes pediatric medical setting and adult acute care. 

Chelsea Derkacz,  OTR/L

Chelsea joined the Colonial School District in 2019.

​She comes from a pediatric hospital setting where she started as an OT 10 years ago! 

Carolyn Buckel, DPT

Carolyn joined the Colonial School District in 2019.  She began her career as a PT Assistant in 2008 in a pediatric hospital, then went back to school to become a Physical Therapist in 2014.
 
Carolyn has worked in the school setting since 2016.

Special Education Services 

Evaluation services assist the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team with identifying the presence of a disability and whether there is an educational need for occupational therapy services, physical therapy, and/or speech pathology services. 
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Intervention is provided directly “to the child, or on behalf of the child, and [as]...program modifications or supports for school personnel” (IDEA, 20 USC, Section 1414 (d)(1)(A) IV).
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American Occupational Therapy Association

Collaborative Teams

Collaborating with school personnel including families.   As members of IEP teams, problem-solving teams, and curriculum committees, OT aids students in accessing learning opportunities. They support student participation in school routines while promoting independence.

American Occupational Therapy Association