Posts Categorized: Faculty

A Look Back at 2023 – ERI’s Year in Review

Goodbye 2023…Hello 2024! 2023 was a whirlwind of a year! As busy as it was, we always like to take some time to pause and reflect on the many exciting things that happened over this past year. Here’s a fun recap of what’s happened, what’s new and what’s to come… ERI worked hard to bring… Read more »

ERI Faculty Roberta “Bertie” Gatlin Receives APTA TN President’s Award

Bertie Gatlin

ERI faculty member Bertie Gatlin has been awarded the President’s Award by the APTA Tennessee chapter. This award is given to an individual for outstanding service to APTA TN. The recipient of this award has demonstrated commitment to APTA TN in all endeavors and outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the association. Additionally,… Read more »

School-Based Practice Expert, Jeryl Benson, Joins ERI’s Esteemed Faculty

We are thrilled to introduce you to Jeryl Benson, Ed.D, FAOTA, OTR/L, one of ERI’s newest faculty members! Dr. Benson has worked in pediatrics for more than 30 years, with extensive experience in school-based practice and as an educational consultant for schools and families. She is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test,… Read more »

Faculty Highlight During OT Month

spotlight on ERI OT Faculty Holly Schifsky, Melissa Gerber, and Dana Kizer

Meet Our OT Faculty As We Continue to Celebrate OT Month! As part of an ongoing series during the month of April to recognize our amazing OT faculty, we’re giving a shoutout to Holly Schifsky, Melissa Gerber, and Dana Kizer.  Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS has worked with ERI for over 6 years. She… Read more »

Faculty Highlight During OT Month

Meet Our OT Faculty! In honor of OT month, ERI will be highlighting our amazing OT faculty throughout April. First up for this month, we’re shining a light on two faculty members: Anne Buckley-Reen and Janine Wiskind.   Anne Buckley-Reen has been with ERI since 2005. She has been a practicing pediatric therapist for 30+ years… Read more »