Occupational Therapists
Amy Hagopian, OTR/L
Amy is the Director of SPOTS Orangeburg. She conducts evaluations, provides individual and group therapy sessions as well as parent education and school consultations.
Barbara Choe, OTR/L
Barbara received a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies from New York University.
Carly Futterman, OTR/L
Carly received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Studies from Ithaca College. She works at both our Manhattan and Brooklyn offices.
Deborah Chang, OTR/L
Deborah received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University and Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (major) and Education (minor) from New York University. She has been part of the S.P.O.T.S. team since 2008 conducting individual and group sessions. She has provided occupational therapy in a variety of general education and special-needs school settings and lead S.P.O.T.S.’ specialized summer camps for children with sensory-regulatory differences.
Elissa Pullman, OTR/L
Elissa received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in educational studies from University of Delaware. Currently, she is in the process of becoming certified in Handwriting Without Tears and has completed the pre-k and k-5 workshops.
Emily Chin, OTR/L
Emily received her Master in Occupational therapy and her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Quinnipiac University. Also, she received training in Handwriting Without Tears, ADOS, SPD, Brain Gym, Reflex Integration, Visual Motor/Visual Perceptual skills, and Executive Functioning/Attention.
Harley, P.A.W.S*
Harley, rescued from New Iberia, Louisiana, joined the SPOTS team at 9 months of age. She completed her puppy socialization class with promise of a great temperament for Therapy Dog Training School.
Kelly Szczerba, OTR/L
Kelly received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from New York University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She has received training in Handwriting Without Tears, The Astronaut Program, introduction to the HANDLE technique, practical sense in sensory integration, and nutritional support for hypotonia.
Jose Fernandez, OTR/L
Jose received his Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at Columbia University and his Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Fordham University. He is trained in the Handwriting Without Tears Get Set for School program and NDT (Neurodevelopmental Treatment) approach to infant treatment.
Kristen Birnbaum, OTR/L
Kristen received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Human Development from Boston College. She works full time at the Quad Preparatory School and has also worked as a first grade teacher.
Emily Merrill, OTD, OTR/L
Emily Merrill completed her bother Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy and her Occupational Therapy Doctorate at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA, and her Bachelor of Science in Child Development at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.
Michele Amoroso, OTR/L
Michele received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from New York University and her Bachelor of Art in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from the University of Delaware. She has received advanced training in sensory integration, self-regulation, Therapeutic Listening, reflex integration, Handwriting Without Tears, and The Alert Program.
Michele Rostowsky, OTR/L
Michele received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Studies from Boston University. She is a Handwriting Without Tears® Level 1 Certified Handwriting Specialist.
Michelle Mauro, OTR/L
Michelle received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University. She helps with CEU development at SPOTS and also works full time at the Quad Preparatory School.
Nicole Ross, OTR/L
Nicole received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Studies from Boston University. She works primarily at the Brooklyn office and is the volunteer coordinator for people interested in occupational therapy careers and a fieldwork supervisor for graduate students.
Serenity Hanharan, COTAR/L
Serenity received her Associate degree at Mercy College and received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology. She has worked as an occupational therapy assistant in rehabilitation facilities. She is currently working at the SPOTS Brooklyn office.
Soraya Caesar, OTA/L
Soraya received her Associate degree at La Guardia Community College. Also, she attended a university in Panama for one year. She is bilingual (Spanish/English). She is trained in Handwriting Without Tears and has experience working as a home health aide with kids and adults.
Vanessa Larrick, OTR/L
Vanessa Larrick received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology (major) and Biology (minor) from Georgia State University. Vanessa is also a graduate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She works part-time with SPOTS and also works part-time as a Certified Integrative Holistic Health Coach. On occasion, she also works with individuals at an adult rehabilitation and nursing facility.
Vernon Green, COTA/L
Bio coming soon.