Our Staff

Annette Wilkes, OTR, MOT

President and founder of Stepping Stones Therapy

Annette is the President and founder of Stepping Stones Therapy. She Graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science from the University of North Texas in 1995 and a Masters of Occupational Therapy Degree from Texas Woman's University in 1999. She has over 15 years experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.

Annette has extensive training and experience in a multitude of Pediatric treatment methods including: Beckman Oral-Motor Protocol, Sensory Feeding Therapy, Astronaut Training Program, Therapeutic Listening Program, Wilbarger Therapeutic Brushing & Joint Compression Program, NDT (NeuroDevelopmental Treatment) , Greenspan Floortime Approach, Sensory Integration Treatment, and Handwriting Without Tears.

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Occupational Therapists

Dawn Olivares, BSOT, OTR

Lead Occupational Therapist

Dawn Olivares, BSOT, OTR, is a board-certified, licensed Occupational Therapist who earned her degree in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University in 1997. She specializes in pediatrics and sensory-motor applications for functional outcomes. Dawn has experience working in public schools, private home-based therapy, pediatric home healthcare, private clinic-based therapy, and presenting to preschools, school staff, and other therapists. She also works as the lead OT on an Autism Assessment Team and has extensive experience in working with both children and adults with ASD. .

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Meghan Gray, OTR, MOT


Megan has clinical experiences at pediatric outpatient settings and at an inpatient rehabilitation facility serving on the traumatic brain injury team. She has worked in a pediatric setting since graduation. Areas of interest include vision, utilizing sensory integration techniques, facilitatingdevelopment of life-skills, neuromuscular re-education, and gross and fine motor integration.

Megan is a compassionate, nurturing, and enthusiastic therapist that utilizes a family-centered approach to meet the needs of each of her clients.

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Tracy Kloefkorn COTA


Tracy graduated from Nazarene Bible College in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counseling for Christian Ministries. She continued her education at Eastern New Mexico University where she graduated with an Associates of Science for Occupational Therapy Assistant. She currently is certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, and plans to continue her education toward a Masters in Occupational therapy.

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Jessica Kole, COTA 


Jessica graduated from San Diego State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. During this time she worked as an OT aide in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. She returned to college in 2017 and completed an Associate of Science for Occupational Therapy Assistant degree.

Jessica has clinical experience in school-based therapy and in-patient rehabilitation. During her experience she discovered her passion for helping children function successfully in the everyday activities they need and want to do. Today she focuses her continuing education courses on pediatrics including; sensory integration, feeding, visual skills, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, and supporting children with ASD and SLD.

Some fun facts about Jessica; she was born and raised in South Africa and loves traveling back to visit family and friends who still live there. Her and her husband have 2 kids and a dog (Boxer). They enjoy spending time at the lake and exploring local coffee shops.

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Physical Therapists

Joan Parker, PT, DPT

Lead Physical Therapist

Joan has specialized training in the field of torticollis and idiopathic toe walking. She enjoys working with a variety of age groups from infants to young adults with various neuromuscular, developmental, and musculoskeletal diagnoses.

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Dr. Sarah Elbell, PT, DPT


Sarah has over 27 years of experience as a physical therapist. She has specialized in pediatrics for over 23 years, providing physical therapy to children of all ages and abilities in various settings, including early childhood intervention, pediatric homecare, schools, and hospital outpatient.Sarah received her Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. While working full-time, she obtained her post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Rutgers University,graduating Magna Cum Laude. .

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Speech Therapists

Sarah Cruz, M.S. CCC-SLP

Lead Speech Pathologist

Sarah spends most of her expertise in the area of tethered oral disfunction, specifically, as it relates to feeding disorders and functional impact in speaking and eating. She specializes in: autism, apraxia, cognitive impairments, oral motor and myofunctional impairments, receptive/expressive disorders, articulation disorders, phonological disorders, swallowing disorders/feeding including tongue and lip tie restrictions and fluency disorders.

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Kelsie Hammer, M.S. CCC-SLP


Kelsie graduated summa cum laude with a master’s of communication sciences from Baylor University and a Bachelor of Arts in communication disorders from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. She has worked in pediatric speech pathology for 3 years in home health and the elementary school setting.

Kelsie specializes in working with articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, pragmatics, fluency, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

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Kathryn Maragioglio, M.S. CCC-SLP


Katy graduated with a Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Western Michigan University in 2013, and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders with Minors in Psychology and American Sign Language from Central Michigan University in 2011. During her graduate program, Katy received specialized education and training in the area of pediatric hearing impairments through a scholarship.

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Greg Villar, M.S. CCC-SLP


Greg graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 2010 with a Masters of Science degree in Communicative Disorders. He has spent most of his career in the public schools, working with students from preschool to high school. Greg specializes in working with articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, pragmatics, and dysphagia. 

Greg was born and raised in New Mexico. In 2013 he decided to uproot his family and travel across the United States working as a travel SLP. After working in South Carolina, multiple parts of Texas, and Oregon, his family decided to move to Flower Mound in 2014. 

In his free time, Greg enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking on the grill, and watching football. 

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Kim Villar, M.S. CCC-SLP


Kim has been working in pediatric speech pathology for over 20 years. She earned her master’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University. Kim specializes in articulation and phonological disorders and receptive and expressive language disorders.

Kim sees play as the greatest therapeutic tool when working with young children. Incorporating activities that the child enjoys is a winning strategy that facilitates progress towards goals in a fun, positive, and age-appropriate way. Mr. Rogers said it best: "Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning”.

In her free time, Kim enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

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Office Staff

Sarah Ward

Office Manager

Sarah has a BBA from Stephen F. Austin State University and has professional experience as a Customer Service Representative, a Sales Manager, and an Office Manager. She also has worked as a Teacher's Aide and Teacher at a Flower Mound preschool, and was most recently a Physical Therapy Technician prior to accepting the position as Office Manager at Stepping Stones.

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Vanessa Porter

Office Assistant


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Sabrina Rosado

Office Assistant


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