THE STAFF AT Fox Vision Development Center

Emma has been working at Fox Vision Development Center since fall 2011 and became Chief Therapist in 2014. Emma graduated from SUNY Oswego with a bachelor’s in Sociology and World History (’11). She is the first therapist from our office to pursue her certification from COVD. Emma’s responsibilities at the office beyond providing therapy, include scheduling therapy appointments, training staff, and coordinating out-of-office learning opportunities for therapists. In her free time, Emma enjoys attending car shows, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and many different pets.

Kaitlyn joined Fox Vision Development Center in May 2014. Originally from Western NY, she is a graduate of SUNY Oneonta (’11) with a bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education and Literacy. Her previous experiences include work in the fields of elementary education and childcare. Having seen how often children can struggle with classroom learning, Kaitlyn loves helping patients figure out how to work through challenges and reach their full potential through Vision Therapy. When not at Fox Vision Development Center, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, playing tabletop games, and volunteering her time with the Glenville Rotary.

Skylar, who has a background in critical and mental health care within local and national medical institutions, moved to the area in 2017. She joined the Fox Vision Development Center team in December of 2018. In her free time, Skylar trains like she is a marathon runner, reads while watching television and dedicates her time to helping others in need.

Debbie joined the team in August 2015. Debbie is the therapist in the Plattsburgh office. She graduated from SUC@Buffalo ’76 with a BS in Special Education and Elementary Education, the University of Vermont, Burlington ’80 with an MEd in Education of the Severe/Profound and Multiply Impaired and an AAS in Nursing Clinton Community College ’84. Debbie came to Fox Vision Development Center after retiring from teaching with 36 years of experience teaching special needs populations at various functioning levels. Having worked with special needs students and adults, Debbie strives to help her patients increase their skills, provide ways to overcome their challenges, and utilize what they are learning in Vision Therapy to make their learning and lives easier. When not working Debbie enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering at church, camping, cooking, crocheting, knitting, and exercising.

Grace started at Fox Vision Development Center in August 2020. She has a background in customer services and previously worked for the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY. Grace lives in Cohoes with her husband Josh and their two Dachshunds. In her free time, she enjoys going to the movies, listening to music, reading, fixing things, and gardening.

Jenn began working at Fox Vision Development Center in July of 2012. In 2018, life sent her in a different direction for a bit, but she was thrilled to be back as part of the Fox Vision family again in May of 2021. She lives in Green Island with her dog Copper and cat Sweet Pea. Jenn’s children, Connor and Mackenzie completed Programs of Care at Fox Vision. She loves that her job allows her to truly make a difference in people’s lives. In her free time, Jenn enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family.