Mission
The mission of San Antonio Busy Bodies is to provide a fun and effective motor behavior and learning center for children from early childhood through adolescence where the learning atmosphere is one in which success is the rule rather than the exception. San Antonio Busy Bodies believes that each child can improve their motor behavior as they relate to the following:
- Sensory processing skills (visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory, olfactory, proprioceptive, and vestibular)
- Fundamental gross motor skills (static and dynamic)
- Motor planning and control (interaction of perception and postural and voluntary movement awareness – handwriting and sports skills)
- Manipulative and fine motor skills (using scissors, tying shoes and handwriting)
- Cognitive abilities (improving critical thinking and language as a medium for learning through movement)
- Self-esteem (children desire need to participate, communicate and interact within their school, home and community in an acceptable manner)
Staff
Dr. Robert Strauss, Director
Dr. Strauss received his BS degree from Trinity University, MS degree from the University of Illinois, and his doctorate from The University of New Mexico. Dr. Strauss served on the faculty at Trinity University for 35 years (1964-1999). During his tenure there, he was a professor in the Department of Physical Education. He served as chairman of the department from 1994 until his retirement in 1999. In 1970, Dr. Strauss developed and served as director of the Motor Behavior and Learning Laboratory (MBLL), a learning and research lab for students at Trinity University. In 1988, the MBLL moved off -campus and became known as San Antonio Busy Bodies, Inc. Dr. Strauss has authored and co-authored chapters in books and articles and has presented at local, state and national meetings throughout the United States. He also served as president of several local, state, and national organizations. Since his retirement from Trinity University in 1999, he continues to serve as director of San Antonio Busy Bodies, Inc., which has become his passion. He describes it as a fun, learning experience in helping children learn to perform.
Latrice Robertson, Motor Development Specialist
Latrice received her BA degree from Baylor University in Communication Science and Disorders. She also served as a practicum instructor in the Baylor Speech Clinic while completing her degree at Baylor University. Latrice takes pride in the fact that she is a product of San Antonio Busy Bodies. She feels that her experience in the program as a young child helped her get where she is today. Working with the children here, fulfills a dream of hers to someday contribute back to Busy Bodies what it gave her.
Dr. Strauss received his BS degree from Trinity University, MS degree from the University of Illinois, and his doctorate from The University of New Mexico. Dr. Strauss served on the faculty at Trinity University for 35 years (1964-1999). During his tenure there, he was a professor in the Department of Physical Education. He served as chairman of the department from 1994 until his retirement in 1999. In 1970, Dr. Strauss developed and served as director of the Motor Behavior and Learning Laboratory (MBLL), a learning and research lab for students at Trinity University. In 1988, the MBLL moved off -campus and became known as San Antonio Busy Bodies, Inc. Dr. Strauss has authored and co-authored chapters in books and articles and has presented at local, state and national meetings throughout the United States. He also served as president of several local, state, and national organizations. Since his retirement from Trinity University in 1999, he continues to serve as director of San Antonio Busy Bodies, Inc., which has become his passion. He describes it as a fun, learning experience in helping children learn to perform.
Latrice Robertson, Motor Development Specialist
Latrice received her BA degree from Baylor University in Communication Science and Disorders. She also served as a practicum instructor in the Baylor Speech Clinic while completing her degree at Baylor University. Latrice takes pride in the fact that she is a product of San Antonio Busy Bodies. She feels that her experience in the program as a young child helped her get where she is today. Working with the children here, fulfills a dream of hers to someday contribute back to Busy Bodies what it gave her.
History
San Antonio Busy Bodies began as the Trinity University Motor Behavior Learning Laboratory in 1970. Establishing the laboratory as a research and practicum site for Trinity University undergraduate and graduate students, Dr. Strauss (Director) led the work with children needing special assistance with motor behavior development delays. In 1988, the program moved from Trinity University campus. In 1992, the program incorporated and became a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, and officially became known as San Antonio Busy Bodies, Inc.
San Antonio Busy Bodies is open to all children regardless of their race, religion, or national origin.
San Antonio Busy Bodies is open to all children regardless of their race, religion, or national origin.
Board of Directors
A Board of Directors governs San Antonio Busy Bodies. They are responsible for developing program policy and fundraising. Board members, community leaders, parents, and others dedicated to the goals of San Antonio Busy Bodies. The Board of Directors includes:
- Dr. Mishaleen Allen, President
- Marianne Wray, Vice President
- Selina Maloney, Secretary
- Bob Wray
- Barbara Crane
- Milli Hohensee
- Pat Maloney
Funding
San Antonio Busy Bodies receives financial support and scholarship tuition from private donations, foundations, and professional organizations in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Please contact us if you are interested in supporting our cause at a higher level through advocacy and support.
Please contact us if you are interested in supporting our cause at a higher level through advocacy and support.
