Dr. Ryan Chabarria, Dean

Phone: 281.312.8433
Email: Ryan.E.Chabarria@lonestar.edu
Office: APA 109H

Dr. Anita "Carol" Zaricor, Program Director

Dr. Carol Zaricor, OTD, OTR, c/NDT, serves as Program Director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program at Lone Star College-Kingwood. She holds both a Doctor of Education and a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, along with advanced certifications in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (c/NDT) and TeamSTEPPS Master Training. 

With more than 30 years of clinical practice and over a decade of teaching experience across OTA, master's, and doctoral programs. Dr. Zaricor is deeply committed to student success, clinical excellence, and the development of strong professional identities. Her diverse clinical background includes pediatrics, neurorehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, home health, and community-based practice. 

Dr. Zaricor's teaching approach is grounded in adult learning principles and emphasizes hands-on learning, case-based instruction, simulation, and interprofessional collaboration. Her scholarly interests focus on occupational therapy education, teaching uncertainty in healthcare, interprofessional education, professionalism, and supporting students as they navigate complex and sensitive practice environments. 

Actively engaged in professional leadership, Dr. Zaricor is involved with Texas Occupational Therapy Association, serves as a journal and conference reviewer, and has contributed to national and international research presentations. She is passionate about mentoring future occupational therapy practitioners and preparing graduates to become confident, compassionate, and adaptable clinicians. 

Email: anita.zaricor@lonestar.edu 
Phone: 281.312.1464
Office: HPC 134F

Sheryl Bourque, COTA, Faculty                        

Sheryl Bourque is an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) professor with a strong background in clinical practice and education. She earned her Associate of Applied Science degree from Lone Star College-Kingwood in 2007. Following graduation, she worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and served as a Fieldwork Educator for Lone Star College-Kingwood before transitioning into higher education as an adjunct professor in 2019. Bourque was hired as a full-time faculty for Lone Star College in 2024. She is an active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and the Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA). 

Bourque's teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that the most impactful educators are those who are both passionate about their profession and skilled at translating knowledge into real-world application. She emphasizes helping students move beyond memorization to practical problem-solving, encouraging them to become proactive, adaptable practitioners who can identify and manage challenges effectively. 

Recognizing the evolving needs of today's learners, Bourque incorporates kinesthetic learning strategies and instructional technology to enhance engagement and promote long-term retention. She believes that involving multiple senses in the learning process brings course material to life and better prepares students for clinical practices in a rapidly changing profession. 

A strong advocate for lifelong learning, Bourque views teaching as a reciprocal process that fosters continuous professional growth for both educator and student. She is committed to supporting students throughout the OTA curriculum and preparing them to enter the field as confident, competent, practitioners and future leaders in occupational therapy. 

Email: sheryl.bourque@lonestar.edu
Phone: 281.312.1525
Office: SIB 100W

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