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Cathy Hoesterey

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistive Technology Specialist - Consultant

  • Education

    • University of Puget Sound

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      BS Occupational Therapy

    • Westmont College

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  • Experience

    • Catherine Hoesterey- Author

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1999
      Author

      Gift Book Author published by Andrews & McMeel, Little Brown & Company, Thomas Nelson

    • Bellevue School District

      Sept 2000 - Aug 2021
      Assistive Technology Coordinator

      Consult for special needs students from ages 3-21 years old, matching technology to help them maximize learning and independence. Teach staff and students how to use technology tools, with an emphasis on emerging and innovative technology. Mentor staff and other specialists in the NW region

    • ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association)

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2019
      Presenter

      I have presented multiple times at the ATIA national conference in Florida on a variety of assistive technology topics. I have also created and presented multiple webinars to their national audience.

    • Not For Sale Campaign

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      Board Member

    • University of Washington

      Feb 2009 - Apr 2021
      Guest Lecturer in School of Occupational Therapy

      For many years, I was a guest lecturer for the assistive technology class at the UW School of Occupational Therapy in Rehab Medicine

    • Central Washington University- Special Education Technology Center

      Feb 2014 - now
      Assistive Technology Specialist

      The Special Education Technology Center provides assistive technology support to K-12 educators in Washington

    • Catherine Hoesterey Consulting

      Sept 2021 - now
      Assistive Technology Consultant

      Assistive Technology Consultant services, especially for K-12 education with an interest helping new and existing assistive technology teams improve systems and program delivery. Accessible technology done correctly can benefit all students.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Assistive Technology Applications

      California State University Northridge

    • Licensed Occupational Therapist

      State of Washington
      Jan 1985

    • Continuing ESA Professional Education Certificate

      State of Washington- State Board of Education
      Jan 1984

    • Neurodevelopmental Therapy

      Jan 1982

    • Registered Occupational Therapist

      National Board Certification
      Jan 1981

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cathy Hoesterey
      Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert #MIEExpert Microsoft Each year, Microsoft selects innovative educators to share ideas, try new approaches and learn from each other as a global community dedicated to improving student outcomes through technology.
    • Awarded to Cathy Hoesterey
      National Conference Presenter - I have presented at numerous national conferences on various assistive technology conferences including: ATIA (Assisitve Technology Industry Association) Orlando, FLCSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities International Conference- LA and San DiegoCouncil of Learning Disabilities National ConferenceCEC- Council of Expectional Children National ConferenceWOTA- Washington State Occupational Therapy Association

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Not for Sale Campaign on Jan 2009
      Not for Sale CampaignAssociated with Cathy Hoesterey