Erin Brandenburg, MSEd
Erin Brandenburg is an Adaptive Therapy Specialist in the Recreational Therapy Department at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.
- Languages Spoken: English
Professional Bio
Brandenburg joined MMI as an adaptive recreation therapist in 2007 after working as a special education teacher in the Omaha Public Schools. She was excited to join MMI after working in the recreational therapy department as a technician for 10 years, participating in adult and pediatric programming year-round.
Brandenburg feels privileged to be a part of the Camp Munroe family. She has known some of the participants and their families for half her life! She feels honored to be given the trust to care for and be a part of these family's lives. She finds a deep reward in celebrating the participant’s personal growth. She has found the true gift is to not only create opportunities for growth for participants but to mentor others to continue this rewarding work. While working collaboratively alongside part time staff, she has been able to see them develop invaluable skills in which they take with them as future physicians, therapists, teachers, nurses and advocates. The true teachers she feels are the participants who remind us every day of what is truly important, to work hard, celebrate this life we have and live without limits!
Focus Areas
- Implementation and collaboration in a multidisciplinary approach.
- Curriculum design for children and adults with severe and multiple disabilities.
- Creating communication opportunities for everyone.
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication preschool program.
- It Takes Two to Talk Hanen program for parents of children with language delays.
Honors
- Silver U Award.
- Standout Award.
- UNMC employment recognition 20 years.
Enroll in a Program
Contact the MMI Recreational Therapy Department directly to learn more about enrolling in a program.