Instructor Spotlight: Dr. Kristy Bautista-Harris, Lead Occupational Therapist

Dr. Kristy Bautista-Harris serves as the Lead Occupational Therapist and Diagnostician for UCP

Charter Schools, where she oversees occupational therapy services and evaluations across the

school network. She brings over 20 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy across

diverse practice settings, with extensive expertise in pediatric and school-based services.

Dr. Bautista-Harris earned her Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Science in

Health Administration, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Barry University in

Miami, Florida. She later completed her Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at

the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She also serves on the University of Florida

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Advisory Committee.

Her clinical specialization is in neurorehabilitation and pediatric occupational therapy. She is

certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) and has advanced training as a handwriting

specialist. Her work emphasizes neurodevelopmental and sensory-integrative approaches to

support children in developing foundational skills that promote independence in academic

participation, physical engagement, and social interactions.