Dr. Denise Donica completed her Doctor of Health Science and Master of Health Science in occupational therapy at the University of Indianapolis in 2007 and 2005 respectively. She also holds a bachelor's degree in psychology/criminal justice and occupational therapy from Indiana University. Dr. Donica is a Professor and Chair for the Department of Occupational Therapy at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. She is board certified in pediatrics through the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified in Ayres Sensory Integration. Dr. Donica’s focus of clinical practice has been with the pediatric population through school systems, outpatient practice, and telehealth. She has been using aspects of the Learning Without Tears® curriculum over 18 years and has been a National Workshop Presenter for over 16 years. She has conducted and published research related to student success, handwriting skills, and keyboarding skills. She has also presented nationally and internationally on handwriting and keyboarding-related research.

*Receives a speaking fee from Learning Without Tears and receives a salary from East Carolina University where she is employed as a Professor and Department chair*

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