Occupational Therapy Team
Mission Statement
Occupational therapy is a profession that aims to assist individuals to do the things they need and want to do through daily activities, also known as “occupations”. This can include improving, maintaining, developing, or returning skills that have been impacted by either illness, injury, or disability. The main goal of occupational therapy is to allow individuals to live life to their fullest. In the school system, occupational therapy is considered a related service, with the targeted outcome to support a student’s ability to participate in daily school activities at his or her maximal potential. These can include the “occupations” of education, social participation, and play. School-based occupational therapist practitioners support inclusion, strategies for academic achievement, and overall engagement in the educational environment. They work with the education team to promote student success and independence. School-based occupational therapy is available for students who are eligible through exceptional student education and evaluation.
Email: donleyh@hendry-schools.net
Heidi Donley, OTR/L, MSOT, OTA/L Occupational Therapist
Heidi Donley, Occupational Therapist, has been with Hendry County School District since July 2015 and prior to that was an intern for the district for completion of her AA degree. She has obtained a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (2021), a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health (2020), Associates in Occupational Therapy (2015), and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2002). She has always had an interest in helping others gain their full potential by turning their inabilities into strong abilities and collaborating with her peers to replace functional limitations with functional independence. Her passion for Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD) has helped start her journey in becoming certified in Sensory Integration, with plans of establishing a variety of tools that can be utilized throughout various environments to meet the needs of students with SPD. She also has long-term goals of formulating outreach centers for students transitioning from high school into the community for improved function and an increased meaningful quality of life as a student with disability aging through their life cycle. She has also been a major advocate for future occupational therapy clinicians with hosting over 40 Level I and Level II student interns from a variety of universities as a fieldwork educator. When Heidi is not working, she enjoys spending time with her two children, organizing, crafting, thrifting, and helping others within her community.
Email: dippoldt@hendry-schools.net
Taylor Crupper, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Taylor Crupper has been working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant for 5 years for Hendry County Schools. She was born and raised in Labelle and graduated from Keiser University in Fort Myers in 2015. She is passionate about serving and advocating for the students from the town that she grew up in.
Email: guijosas@hendry-schools.net
Stefani Guijosa, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
After working as a paraprofessional for 3 years, Stefani decided to pursue a degree in occupational therapy assistant. As a recent graduate from Keiser University and an LHS alumni, Stefani loves partaking and giving back to her community. Having fun while achieving goals and improving functional independence is the most rewarding. Outside of work, Stefani enjoys spending time with family and going on adventures with her son.