Diane Rampelberg

• Works with children and adults who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, autistic, orthopedically impaired, developmentally delayed, mentally challenged, emotionally disturbed, brain injured, medically fragile, socially inept and/or with multiple disabilities
• Works in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental therapy and school settings
• Works closely with teachers, therapists and staff designing activities that captivate and entice clients to accomplish therapy goals, Individual Education Program and/or Individual Family Service Plan goals using highly trained assistance dogs
• Trains new behaviors and handles the dogs in such a way that they provide the motivation needed for a client to take the next step toward accomplishing his/her goals and independence
• Designs Interactive Kits used to stimulate interaction and motivation between the dogs and clients
• Works in one-on-one and in group settings
• Directs plays for family, birthday parties and tea parties with disabled children and dogs
• Works with families and in the community as needed by clients
• Presents Parent Workshops designed to empower parents of disabled children
• Conducts workshops and seminars for professionals interested in using dogs in therapy or school settings
• Supports Canine Companion for Independence Facility dog and Skilled Companion graduates

• Founder and Canine Modality Specialist, Dustin’s Paw of Idaho,Kuna,ID1999– present
• Canine Modaility Specialist, Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services Pediatrics and Jumpstart Clinic, Meridian, ID 2006-present
• Canine Modality Specialist, Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic, Boise, ID 2007-2010
• Canine Modality Specialist and Patient Activities Saratoga Sub-acute Children’s Hospital, Saratoga, CA 2004-2006
• Canine Modality Specialist, Children’s Recovery Center, Campbell, CA 2005-2006
• Canine Modality Specialist, Scribbles and Giggles, Saratoga, CA 2004-2006
• Canine Modality Specialist, Della Maggiore School, San Jose,CA 1999-2006
• Canine Modality Specialist, Chandler Tripp School, San Jose, CA 2000-2006
• Canine Modality Specialist, McKinnonSchool,San Jose,CA 2000-2003
• Teacher, Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, CA 2003-2006
• Private Math, Reading and Writing Tutor, San Jose, CA 2002-2006
• Teacher, Isaac Newton College Preparatory High School, San Jose, CA 1996-2000
• Teacher, Rampelberg Family School, San Jose, CA 1987-1996
• Teacher, Green Valley Parent Participation Play Group, San Jose, CA 1985-1987
• Instructor, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 1982
• Teacher, Stevenson Elementary School, Mountain View, CA 1979-1980
• Teacher, Crittenden Elementary School, Mountain View, CA 1977-1979
• Program Coordinator, Havre Public Schools, Havre, MT 1975-1977
• Instructor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 1973-1975
• Instructor, Minot State College, Minot, ND 1972-1973
• Graduate Instructor, University of Montana, Missoula MT 1971-1972

Workshops, Seminar and Presentations

• Presentation with Trevor Vachter, Silver Trail Elementary School, Kuna, ID 2011
• Selecting and Using Toys, Parent Workshop, Meridian, ID 2011
• Boise Rotary Club Presentation, Boise, ID 2011
• Music Magic, Parent Workshops, Meridian, ID 2010, 2011
• Consult with O’Donnell’s and Galba, Meridian, ID 2011
• Canine Companion for Independence Training Staff, Empowering Families to Use Their CCI Dogs, Santa Rose, CA 2011
• State of Idaho Order of Eastern Star Presentation, Boise, ID 2011
• Jumpstart Annual Parent Tea Parties, Meridian, ID 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
• 3 performances of Jumpstart Players present Trashy Town for parents and dignitaries, Meridian, ID 2011
• Distinguished Citizen of the Year Speaker, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise, ID 2011
• Presentation with Sam O’Donnell at Lincoln Elementary, Caldwell, ID 2011
• Potty Training, Parent Workshop, Meridian, ID 2011
• Saint Alphonsus Auxiliary Presentation, Boise, ID 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
• Boise Public School Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists Presentation, Meridian, ID 2011
• Anser Charter School Presentation, Garden City, ID 2010
• STARS/Peds Speech Therapist Computer/Dogs Inservice, Meridian, ID 2010
• Falcon Ridge Charter School Presentation, Kuna, ID 2010
• Canine Companions for Independence Puppy Raiser Demo, Meridian, ID 2010
• Jumpstart Players present The Mitten for parents, Meridian, ID 2009
• Hubbard Elementary School Presentation, Kuna, ID 2009
• FOX News 12, Meridian, ID 2009
• Brown Mackie College Presentation, Boise, ID 2009
• Cactus Pete’s Presentation, Jackpot, NV 2009
• Community Partners of Idaho Presentation, Meridian, ID 2009, 2007
• Craig H. Neilson Foundation Presentation, Boise, ID 2009
• KTVB Seven’s Hero, Meridian, ID 2009
• 4H Presentation, Boise, ID 2009
• Resource Faire, Meridian, ID 2007, 2009
• Ameristar Get Together Presentation, Boise, ID 2009
• It Takes Two to Talk, Parent Workshop, Meridian, ID 2009
• Consulting for Gale Family, Meridian, ID 2009, 2008
• Shareholder’s Breakfast, Boise, ID 2008
• STARS Neuro Inservice, Boise, ID 2008
• STARS Parents Presentation, Meridian, ID 2008, 2007
• Ameristar/Cactus Pet’s Workplace Giving Video, Meridian, ID 2008
• Sandra Bruce, CEO St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center at Jumpstart, Meridian, ID 2008
• Spalding Elementary School Presentation with Anna Botts, Meridian, ID 2008
• Miranda’s Queen for a Day Presentation, Meridian and Nampa, ID 2008
• Consulting for North Star Foundation, Union City, CA 2008, 2007
• Meridian Kiwanis Club Presentation, Meridian, ID 2008
• Canine Companions forIndependence
• Graduate Seminar Presentation, Santa Rosa, CA 2007
• Canine Companions for Independence
• Fundraiser, Sun Valley, Idaho 2007, 2006
• Gem State Development Center Presentation, Nampa, ID 2007
• Foothills School of Arts and Sciences Presentation, Boise, ID 2007
• Jumpstart Players Present “The Gingerbread Dog,” Meridian ID 2007
• Additional demonstrations and presentations in SW 2006
• Santa Clara County Seventh Annual Early Childhood Best Practices Conference Presentor, San Jose, CA 2005
• San Andreas Regional Center Unit Meeting Presentation, Campbell, CA 2005
• Four presentations for Canine Companions for Independence, one for trainers and three at Graduate Seminars, Santa Rosa, CA 2005, 2004
• CAL-ED presenter along with Amanda McEvoy and Lenore Williams, San Jose, CA 2004
• Pawsitive K9 Therapy Dog Camp Presentations, Malibu, CA 2003
  Santa Clara Department of Social Services Presentation, San Jose, CA 2002
• Plus many demonstrations and presentations in schools, libraries and community organizations throughout California 1999-2006

• Facebook page www.facebook.com/dustinspawidaho 2011
• Selecting and Using Toys manual 2011
• Potty Training booklet 2011
• Jumpstart’s Greatest Hits CD and songbook with Amber Gresham 2010
• Let’s Have Tea, a computer game and book based on Jumpstart Tea Parties 2010
• Miraculous Tails, a Dustin’s Paw Newsletter 2010-present
• Booklet put together how dogs are used in rehabilitation therapy for Dr. Shilt,
• Spasticity Clinic, St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center 2010
• Dustin’s Paw Dogs and Infection Control Policies and Procedures 2009
• The Mitten, a computer game for children based on play performance 2009
• Material provided for Facility Dogs at Work Handbook 2009
• Ovelle, Ovelle Who Do You See?, a children’s book and computer game 2008
• Jumpstart Band, a children’s book 2008
• Newsletter highlighting what Dustin’s Paw is doing in Idaho 2006-2009
• Prepared a variety of brochures and information packets for Dustin’s Paw 2000-present
• Created www.dustinspaw.org 2006-2011
• Created website for those working with assistance/therapy dogs 2000-2004
• Edited and published an international newsletter for everyone interested in using therapy dogs to enhance the therapeutic and rehabilitation processes 2000-2004
• Wrote Dustin’s Paw Interactive Learning and Therapy Techniques 2003
• The Clicker Journal, The Magazine for Animal Trainers, wrote article, “Wind Beneath Our Wings 2003
• Wrote a chapter in The Golden Bridge: A Guide to Assistance Dogs for Children Challenged by Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities 2003
• Wrote Dustin’s Gets a Bath, Dustin Sits On and Dustin Goes In and Out, books for hearing impaired children with Lenore Williams 2002
• Produced and directed A Spoonful of Dog, Dog’s Colorful Day, One-Dog Canoe, An Exceptional Dog for Exception Children and Dustin Bakes a Cake, instruction videos, San Jose, CA 2002, 2003, 2004

• Saint Alphonsus Auxiliary Grant 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
• Primary Beneficiary of Albertsons Boise Open September 2009
• Ameristar/Cactus Pete’s/Craig H. Neilson Foundation Grants 2007, 2008, 2009
• Saint Alponsus Foundation, Opportunity Grants 2006, 2007
• Adalyn Jay Foundation Grant 2002, 2003

• Prairie’s Welcome Party 2009
• It’s a Doggone Miracle!, Front page article in Idaho Statesman 2009
• Ovelle is KTVB, Seven’s Hero 2009
• FOX New 12 2009
• Ovelle recognized as therapist with the highest patient satisfaction 2008
• Idaho Business Review Health Care Heros/Rehabilitation Care 2008
• Selected to represent Facility Dogs at National Canine Companion for Independence Donors Celebration 2005
• Catherine Cirese Volunteer of the Year Award, Parents Helping Parents 2003
• Silver Bowl Award, Junior League of San Jose 2001

Saint Alphonus Rehabilitation Services Clinical Outcomes 2007-present

• Canine Companions for Independence Idaho Chapter 2011-present
• Sam Hartz Memorial Golf Tournament 2011
• Kuna Days Parade 2010-2011
• Saint Alphonsus Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit Reunion, Christmas Party 2010
• Buddy Walk, Idaho Downs Syndrome Association 2009-present
• Saint Alphonsus Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit Santa and His Reindogs Visit 2009-present
• Capitol Classic, Saint Alphonsus Foundation 2008—present
• March for Babies, March of Dimes 2008-present

• Picture Exchange Communication Workshop 2011
• Vision Therapy Inservice 2011
• Pediatric Voiding Dysfunctions 2010
  Chronologically Controlled
• Developmental Therapy (CCDT) 2010
  Musculoskeletal Ramifications of Spasticity 2010
• Sensory Integration 2010
• Barbara Bloomfield’s Icon Talk 2005
• TEACCH for Autism Intervention 2004
• More Than Words 2004
• It Takes Two to Talk 2003

• B.S., 1971, Northern Montana College, Havre, Montana
• M.S., 1972, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana

Additional university credits and many continuing education courses throughout the years. This information is available upon request.

Tiffany Dean and Diann Davis-Martin
STARS Pediatrics and Jumpstart
179 SW 5th Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 367-8282
tiffdean@sarmc.org
DIANDAVI@sarmc.org

Dr. Craig Jussell
Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services
901 N. Curtis Road, Ste. 204
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 367-3351
CRAIJUSS@sarmc.org

Ron and Sara Gambassi
Gem State Investments
5141 N. Capson Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 890-5680
ron@gemstateadvisors.com

Melody Dean
1873W. Whiff Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 859-1232
melodydean77@gmail.com

Amber R. Myrick, LL.M, P.A.
ThorntonByron
3101 W. Main St. Suite 200
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 344-8600

Ken and Tessa O’Donnell
2950 N. Blue Springs Avenue
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 447-9505
Ken_royd@yahoo.com

Lauren Rignel
NW Region Program Manger/Instructor
Canine Companions for Independence
P.O. Box 446
Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446
(707) 577-1798
lrignel@cci.org

Lenore Williams
1218 Ruppell Place
Cupertino, CA 95014-5049
(408) 446-0858
williamfamily@earthlink.net