Biography

Sarah Davis, M.Ed., DT is a  Developmental Therapist at M Street Pediatric Therapy.  Prior to her graduate program and joining the M Street team, Sarah was working towards completing her undergraduate program in Early Childhood Education at UIUC. During that time, she completed fieldwork in a Head Start Preschool in Urbana, Illinois. In 2020, Sarah was a senior, completing coursework, and student teaching in Kindergarten in Champaign, Illinois. When COVID-19 changed the climate of teaching young children, Sarah remained in Champaign, IL to complete her Master's program, ultimately leading to her current role. 

Sarah believes young children learn, grow, and develop best through play and positive social interactions with their caregivers. Sarah believes in meeting families and children where they are and building rapport. She is passionate about serving as a leader to advocate for children and families.

Licensure and Certifications
  • Early Childhood Special Education Approval (Birth – Age 5)
  • Professional Educator License in Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2)
  • Trauma-Informed Education Certificate of Specialization 
  • Illinois Early Intervention Credential - Developmental Therapy
Education
  • Master of Education in Infancy and Early Childhood Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2021
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education & Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2020
Organizations
Awards and Acknowledgements
Publications and Presentations
Expertise
Play
Trauma Informed Care
Cognitive & Social Play
Infant & Toddler Development
Specialties
Developmental Therapy
Developmental Therapists support caregivers and children, through coaching and play-based activities. They offer activities that encourage physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, and provide specialized interventions aiming to enhance their overall growth and development.
Sub-Specialties
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education is vital for a child's growth. Our therapists partner with families to support and enhance developmental progress through play-based learning and tailored interventions.
Early Childhood Trauma Informed Care
Early Childhood Trauma Informed Care
Early Childhood Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care addresses the impact of trauma on children, fostering safety, trust, and healing. Our therapists integrate TIC to support holistic development and resilience
Typical vs. Atypical Development
Typical vs. Atypical Development
Typical vs. Atypical Development
Navigating typical and atypical development, our therapists craft personalized plans to support each child’s unique growth and potential.