Welcome

Hello!  My name is Jennifer Cosbey and I am lucky enough to be the occupational therapist here at Copper Creek Elementary School.  I focus on supporting our kids in their “occupation” of being a student.  For schools, that often means handwriting and completing school work, but I work with students and teachers on a variety of things.  Luckily, I love that kind of stuff!  You will often find me singing with kids about "Where Do You Start Your Letters?" and warning them about turning their letters into scary “ghosts" or "zombies”.  Outside of school, I live here in Oro Valley with my three daughters and a house full of pets (2 small dogs, a Maine Coon cat, and 3 desert tortoises).  As a family, we love hiking and spending time in the pool.

Defining Moment in Education

Early on in my career, I had a student with lots of issues impacting her performance in school, including self-injurious behaviors, being nearly blind, and having cognitive limitations.  In the two years I worked with her, she went from not being able to cut out a circle without maximum support to tying her shoes, crocheting, and writing short sentences with no more self-injurious behaviors.  It taught me just how much can be accomplished with a dedicated team who targets a student at their level.

Core Educational Beliefs

I believe in meeting students with the “just right challenge” presented in an engaging manner helps them meet their fullest potential.

Prior Experience

I have been working in Amphitheater Schools since 2013.  My first two years were at Prince and Amphi Middle.  Since then, my time has almost exclusively been at Copper Creek.  Prior to moving to Arizona, I served a rural district south of Albuquerque, New Mexico for 15 years.

Education Degrees & Certifications

• BS in Psychology - University of New Mexico
• MSOT - Washington University in St. Louis
• NBCOT - Registered Occupational Therapist