Families and caregivers are invited to join the FAR meeting this Thursday, November 13 at Noon over Zoom, featuring Julia Reid, AuD, CCC-A and Sara Haley MS, OTR/L, CFVRS.

Dr. Reid will explain what families can expect from the school wide hearing screenings including how they work, why they’re important and what steps are taken if a child does not pass. This short talk will help families feel confident about the process and how it supports students’ success in the classroom.

Ms. Haley will give an overview of occupational therapy and the services she provides to River students.

About Julia Reid, AuD, CCC-A

Dr. Reid joined Potomac River Clinic in 2017. She earned her BA in Psychology and Communication Studies and her Au.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her clinical externship at the Children’s Cochlear Implant Center at UNC, where she developed a strong interest in early intervention and cochlear implants.

About Sara Haley, MS, OTR/L, CFVRS

Ms. Haley joined The River School in September 2025. She earned her BS in Human Occupation and her MS in Occupational Therapy from D’Youville University in Buffalo, New York. She has been practicing in the field for nine years—five years at a DC Public Charter School and four years at Georgetown Hospital in outpatient pediatrics. Sara has been a Certified Functional Vision Rehabilitation Specialist since 2024.