ST. JOSEPH’S THERAPIST RECEIVES STATE-WIDE AWARD

  

A local therapist has received a state-wide award.

Serena Speaker has been presented the Texas Occupational Therapy Association’s, Occupational Therapist of the Year.

Speaker currently serves as an occupational therapist at CHI St. Joseph’s—in Bellville and Brenham.

According to Association officials, Speaker was recognizes for her professionalism, leadership and service, at the local, state and national levels.

Speaker has been the education chair for the Capital Centex District for many years.

According to St. Joseph’s officials, she not only a knowledgeable instructor, but has also provided a number of high quality courses for district members.

Officials go on to say Speaker displays critical thinking and translation of research into practice.

They add, that Speaker’s level of professional confidence and independence in her rural practice is a model for other therapists.