Growing up in Bolivar, Mo., Landon Kirlin has had experience with people with mental health and special needs for all his life. Being raised with family members, friends and classmatesContinue reading “Student Spotlight — Meet Landon Kirlin”
Category Archives: Spotlight
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora
Who: Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora, an associate professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Missouri School of Health Professions. Bio: Dr. Cheak-Zamora grew up in Smithville, TexasContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. David Beversdorf
Who: Dr. David Beversdorf, William and Nancy Thompson Endowed Chair of Radiology, professor of radiology, neurology and psychology, MU School of Medicine. Bio: Dr. Beversdorf grew up in Bloomington, INContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. David Beversdorf”
Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Rose O’Donnell
Growing up in St. Louis as the youngest of six children, Dr. Rose O’Donnell has always been used to being around kids. A lot of kids. But it wasn’t untilContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Rose O’Donnell”
Student Spotlight — Meet Deija McLean
Deija McLean knew since she was in high school that she wanted to work with children with disabilities. Growing up, she volunteered at a school for children with disabilities andContinue reading “Student Spotlight — Meet Deija McLean”
Family Spotlight – Meet the Karrers
When Leslie and Mason Karrer first married 11 years ago, the Thompson Center was still very much in its infancy. Had a close family member not lived in Columbia andContinue reading “Family Spotlight – Meet the Karrers”
Student Spotlight — Mark Tapia
Autism, and helping those on the spectrum, has always been an important part of Mark Tapia’s life. He even plans on making it an integral part of his career. InContinue reading “Student Spotlight — Mark Tapia”
Supporter Spotlight — Tom and Winnie Davis
When Tom and Winnie Davis learned that their young grandson Mason was showing potential signs of autism, their first thought was to look toward to the University of Missouri forContinue reading “Supporter Spotlight — Tom and Winnie Davis”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Kerri Nowell
Dr. Kerri Nowell’s experiences with disability began early in her life. Growing up as one of six children, Nowell’s younger brother was born with a hearing impairment. Nowell credits theseContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Kerri Nowell”
Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Jennifer Sykes
Dr. Jennifer Sykes has always known that she had a passion for parenting dynamics and helping parents understand their children’s behaviors. Growing up in a large extended family, Sykes wasContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Jennifer Sykes”