About Us

Renee Hillmann Prentice

Owner, Physical Therapist

I am the proud owner of Annapolis Children’s Therapy Center. I have been a pediatric physical therapist for over 30 years. What an amazing career I am having. I have had the pleasure of working with so many amazing children and families in many settings including a special needs daycare, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, developmental evaluation clinics, homecare, and private practice. I started this private practice for many reasons. I wanted to be able to balance my work and family life. I wanted to provide the very best therapy services to children and families and keep these families as the primary focus. This practice has grown to allow therapists to achieve work and family life balance and we continue to keep our families as our primary focus. I had no idea how amazing this practice would grow to be and I am blessed to be surrounded by talented, smart, creative, passionate, compassionate, caring co- workers.

Bonnie Miller

Occupational Therapist

I started looking for a part time job when I became an empty nester. FIfteen years later, I'm still here and love working with our therapists and our families. In my spare time, you can find me reading, playing Mah Jongg, traveling to see my grandchildren, and playing games on my iPad.

Holly Baca

Occupational Therapist

Holly Baca COTA/L is a licensed practitioner who has provided over 20 years of Occupational Therapy Services for children ages 2-18, who have a variety of diagnoses. She has worked in the acute hospital, school system and private practice settings in both California and Maryland, focusing on sensory integration, fine motor skill development, executive function training, and life skills education. "I believe that when children have the freedom to play and explore their environment, they thrive in their development. It is my mission to provide fun and exciting treatment that engages them physically and mentally while helping them achieve their goals and move towards a healthy and independent life."

April Callam

Occupational Therapist

My name is April Callam and I have been an Occupational Therapist since December of 2011. I graduated with my Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. I love working in Pediatrics! I love all things OT but I have had additional training and experience in Pediatric Feeding Problems, Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy, Sensory Integration, and Brachial Plexus injuries. I am also a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and I volunteer in the community checking fit and installation of car seats, both commercial and special needs versions.

When I am not at ACTC I enjoy exploring the outdoors, being by the water, music, and playing games with my husband, 3 kids and our dog!

Ashley Ramberger

Occupational Therapist

I am an occupational therapist that has a passion for helping children of all age ranges and abilities. I love to collaborate with families in order to help children and families achieve a high quality of life. I also love to combine my passion for nature, animals and play into my occupational therapy sessions while working at our Farm Based Facility, Wind's Home Farms. Here I often incorporate Hippotherapy into my sessions with the help of our therapy horses and volunteers to help children achieve goals during their session.

Jennie Rothschild

Occupational Therapist

Hi, I'm Jennie and I am an Occupational Therapist at ACTC! I have a passion for connecting with kids and making a meaningful difference in their lives. Outside of the therapy gym, you'll often find me enjoying the great outdoors with my four-legged companion, River – who's always up for an adventure.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies from Quinnipiac University in 2019. I then received my Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Towson University, graduating in 2022. My journey to becoming an occupational therapist took me through some incredible experiences. During my time at Sheppard Pratt, I had the opportunity to work alongside adults navigating mental health challenges. This experience underscored the importance of a holistic approach to care, which I've carried forward into my work. And speaking of carrying forward, my experiences at Howard County Public Schools allowed me to roll up my sleeves and tackle the world of picky eating with preschool-aged children. It was such a rewarding experience, as I learned to tailor interventions to the unique needs of each child.

My goal is to create a welcoming environment where both my kids and their families feel comfortable. It's about fostering growth, development, and positive change while building those meaningful connections that truly make a difference!

Julie Norton

Occupational Therapist

Hi! My name is Julie Norton, and I have been a pediatric occupational therapist for 22 years. One of my greatest joys and loves in life is children, and besides calling all the children I work with “my kids” I have four beautiful children of my very own: Mylie, 21 (a junior at Long Island University and a Division I lacrosse goalie on the team there), Calen, 19 (a freshman at Iona University and a Division I midfielder on the lacrosse team), Adella, 16 (a junior at South River HS), and Marick, 14 (an 8th grader at Central MS). I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware in Health and Exercise Science, and while I was there I played 4 years on the women’s lacrosse team. I then went on and got my master’s degree in occupational therapy at Towson University. Immediately I went into the pediatric setting and continue to love what I do. I have worked with children of various ages from birth to 18 years old with varying diagnoses and have worked on everything from fine motor, gross motor, and visual motor skills to self-regulation, activities of daily living, sensory processing, executive functioning, picky eating, and assisting parents, teachers, caregivers, etc. with anything that comes up during the child’s daily life. During my free time I love spending time with my family, coaching my daughters’ lacrosse teams, watching all of my children’s many sporting events, going to the beach, taking walks, reading, and cooking.

Krystal Welsh

Occupational Therapist

Hi, my name is Krystal Welsh and I’m a pediatric occupational therapist. I have always known I wanted to work with children and help them achieve anything and everything. I majored in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State University, all while competing as a division one athlete for the gymnastics team. I then went on to graduate school to receive my Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Clarkson University. Immediately I went into the pediatric outpatient setting and continue to love what I do. I have worked with children of various ages from 11 months to 18 years old with varying diagnoses and have worked on everything from fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual skills, handwriting, to self-regulation, activities of daily living, sensory processing, picky eating, and assisting parents with anything that comes up during the child’s daily life.

Lindsey Kellner

Occupational Therapist

Lindsey is a NBCOT board certified and licensed Occupational Therapist. She graduated from Towson University with a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Lindsey has experience in both the private school and outpatient pediatric settings, and has a special interest in working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other pediatric mental health disorders. She has training in DIR/Floortime Approach therapy, the Social Thinking curriculum, the Unstuck and On Target Executive Functioning curriculum, and the Zones of Regulation framework/curriculum. She also has proficient knowledge and application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and positive behavior interventions. Lindsey prioritizes building rapport with clients/caregivers and implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based activities in order to improve engagement/participation and further help clients become as independent as possible in their daily routines.

Jessica Herring

Physical Therapist

Hi! I'm originally from the Philadelphia area and went to graduate school at Neumann University. I have had the great opportunity to work with kids across the country as a travel PT before settling down here in Annapolis. When I'm not having fun at work you can find me spending time with my husband outdoors! Camping, hiking, kayaking, sailing, and skiing are some of my hobbies.

Jessica Kubit

Physical Therapist

Hi, I'm Jessica! I have been a physical therapist since 2014. I graduated from University of Maryland with both my Doctor of Physical Therapy and undergraduate degrees (Go Terps!). I love working with children of all ages, and turning "Physical Therapy" into "Play Time"!

I have taken continuing education courses in Total Motion Release Technique, Kinesiotaping, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Idiopathic Toe Walking, Torticollis, and Pediatric Strengthening. I use many of these techniques along with therapeutic play to help kids achieve their goals!

When I'm not at ACTC, I enjoy running, hiking, kayaking, vegetable gardening, cooking & baking, traveling, and spending time with my husband, family, & friends.

Kari Lopes

Physical Therapist

Kari Lopes PT, DPT, is a seasoned physical therapist with a diverse background in pediatric care. Graduating with a Masters of Physical Therapy from Duke University in 1999 and later obtaining her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The College of St. Scholastica in 2019, Kari brings over two decades of expertise to this practice.

Kari has held positions in various pediatric settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, and home care, with a focus on early intervention. She feels a deep commitment to providing compassionate and empathetic care to children and their families.

Kari uses her expertise in all areas of childhood development to promote learning and growth through mobility and play. She believes in movement as a tool for empowerment and strives to make therapy sessions and life engaging and enjoyable for her young clients.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Kari finds joy in spending quality time with her family and being active outdoors. She most enjoys hiking, biking, and boating.

Katie Drosinos

Speech-Language Pathologist

Hi! My name is Katie Drosinos. I am a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. I was born and raised in Anne Arundel County. I graduated from Misericordia University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and a Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology. While my husband was stationed in Virginia, I completed my clinical fellowship at a private practice, where we provided in-office services and were contracted to provide early intervention home-based services to the surrounding areas. We also lived in South Carolina for a year, where I worked at the Scottish Rite Centers for Childhood Language Disorders in Charleston.

In 2010, we moved back to our home state of Maryland, so we could be near our families. We now have 2 children, Ryan (12) and Emily (10).

I have been working at ACTC since 2011. I love working with children. Growing up I always knew I wanted to work with children and help them learn and grow. I enjoy working with families to help make a difference in their lives. I love working at ACTC and having ST, OT, and PT together. I have learned so much collaborating and working with our OT’s and PT’s.

In my spare time, I can often be found at a field watching my kids play sports while my husband coaches their teams. I enjoy taking our dog for walks and spending time with my family and friends.