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The nation\u2019s first-person to be board-certified in both pediatrics and school systems, she credits her time at UWM with providing a great foundation for her to transition into her full-time faculty role at Texas Woman\u2019s University. Now, as an award-winning educator, she partners with HopeKids of North Texas to create experiences for students that help them understand how having a child with medical needs impacts the family\u2019s ability to engage in activities with the community, and the difference that they can make. Levandowski is proud to see students following in the footsteps of her leaders while becoming the next generation of occupational therapists. She received the UWM Alumni Association\u2019s 2022 Distinguished Alumni Achievement award.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shannon Levandowski (\u201902 BS Occupational Therapy) is passionate about making an impact on the lives of her students while furthering the field of occupational therapy. 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