Noella earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Baylor University. Noella has always been passionate about restoring hope and purpose through rehabilitation after recovering from her running injuries and her dad’s recovery from cardiac arrest. Her passion for Occupational Therapy grew deeply in the special education classroom during her time as a paraprofessional. Her students will always have a special place in her heart. Still, one student who never let her disability stop her has forever changed and inspired Noella never to give up.
Now, Noella strives to help all children reach their full potential regardless of the barrier or circumstances. She strongly advocates for children and families, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maximize treatment sessions and promote functional activities in everyday life. During her fieldwork rotations, Noella gained experience in home health, the school system, and outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation with adults and pediatrics. During her capstone experience, she worked with high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help bridge the gap between transitional work and life skills after graduation.
