Mentorship
Professional Mentor: Ariana KinnischtzkeAriana Kinnischtzke obtained her Master's degree in occupational therapy and Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology at the University of Mary. Ariana has experience with outpatient pediatrics, early intervention, geriatrics, as a behavioral interventionist for children with autism, and more. Ariana currently works for Pediatric Partners in Bismarck.
Due to COVID-19, Ariana and I were only able to meet twice over the semester. We were able to begin getting to know one another at the appreciation banquet and I was able to shadow her as she worked with one of her clients at Pediatric Partners. Despite our limited time together, Ariana taught me much about OT that was unique and new to me. It was a gift to work with a woman who cares about the whole person as an OT, a mother, a wife, and a friend. |