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Hello! My name is Stephanie Neidlinger. I graduated from Western Michigan University with my Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. I have been working as a school-based OT in Ann Arbor Public Schools since 2017. In addition to Burns Park Elementary, I am also the OT at Lawton Elementary.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, going for walks, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.

I am honored to serve as your child’s occupational therapist and I look forward to a great school year!

Ms. Neidlinger

I am so happy to be the school physical therapist covering Burns Park this school year! I have been working in Ann Arbor schools for the last 8 years and prior to this, I worked in outpatient PT clinics and hospitals.  I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from Juniata College and went on to Northwestern to earn a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.

I live with my family in Ann Arbor and in my spare time, enjoy hiking, traveling, playing volleyball and gardening.  

Mrs. Boneberger

I'm very excited to be working at Burns Park as a special education resource room teacher again this year! 

This is my 7th year at Burns Park and my 9th year as a special education teacher. Before working in AAPS I spent two years in Wayne-Westland Community Schools. 

I grew up in Ann Arbor, and attended Saline Area Schools for my entire K-12 schooling before attending Michigan State University where I earned my degree in Special Education- Learning Disabilities.  As my students will know, I'm a huge MSU Spartans fan which causes many conversations here in Wolverine territory!  

This year I primarily support students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade but I enjoy being able to pop in and support students from all of our classrooms as needed. I also support the upper el basketball court arrivals in the morning, which allows me to get to know and interact with many of your students! 

Ms. Kleinschmidt

 

Ms. O’Brien

 

I am Yolanda Singleton, the long-term Resource Room Teacher  (Sub) at Burns Park Elementary, and have worked for AAPS since 1998. I was born and raised on the West Side of Ann Arbor, I'm very passionate about serving my community and supporting students with diverse learning needs. I  hold degrees from Eastern Michigan University in Emotional Impairment and Early Childhood Education, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments. I am also the proud mother of two daughters, ShaRae (34) and Olivia (18), and a grandmother to two handsome grandsons, Antonio (17) and Jaiden (13). In my spare time, I enjoy reading, knitting, and spending quality time with my family. I have a deep interest in Early Literacy and would love to focus on closing the literacy gap and enhancing students' reading skills through future professional development opportunities. I'm committed to lifelong learning and am eager to expand my knowledge in this area to better serve her students.

My Mission Statement would be:
To create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and supported in their academic and emotional growth. My goal is to one day equip my students with the skills and confidence to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

My Core ValuesAre:

  • Empathy: Understanding and meeting the unique needs of each student.
  • Collaboration: Fostering a sense of community and teamwork among students, families, and staff.
  • Lifelong Learning: Continuously developing as an educator to better support student success.

Integrity: Upholding high standards of honesty, fairness, and respect in all interactions.

Ms. Singleton

 

Psychologist - Dr. Caitlyn Sorensen

Social Worker - Alison Hite

My name is Kate Finkbeiner, and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist at Burns Park Elementary School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. For the past eight years, I have supported students at this school, collaborating with a team of talented SLPs to meet the diverse communication needs of our caseload. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Hope College and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University.

I am passionate about helping students achieve their communication goals because I believe everyone deserves a voice to be heard. My professional mission is to foster an inclusive and supportive environment where students can build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections. I value creativity, empathy, and collaboration in my work, tailoring therapy to meet each child’s unique needs.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, sipping lattes, exploring children’s books, and being in nature. It is going to be a wonderful year!

Ms. Finkbeiner

Speech Path. - Jackie Malcolm