Vision Therapy Academy staff
Our Vision Therapy Academy staff, led by Dr. Ann Wonderling, is eager to help patients succeed with vision therapy. Children, students and adults all benefit from the changes vision therapy can help bring about.
Dr. Ann Wonderling, OD, FOVDR
Diplomate, American Board of Optometry - Residency Trained in Pediatric Optometry - Board Certified in Vision Development/Vision Therapy
Dr.Wonderling@visiontherapyacademy.com
Dr. Ann Wonderling, owner of Family Vision Center and Vision Therapy Academy, is one of only four optometrists in the state of Wisconsin to complete a residency in vision therapy and pediatric optometry, and one of only seven optometrists in Wisconsin to be a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Other professional achievements include:
- President of the Wisconsin Optometric Association (2019)
- Vice-president of the Wisconsin Optometric Association (2017)
- Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry
- Wisconsin Young Optometrist of the Year (2007)
- Boyd Eskridge Clinical Excellence Award, University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB)
- Doctorate of Optometry, UAB, 2003
- Pediatric resident, UAB, 2003-2004
- Bachelor of Science-University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
In addition, Dr. Wonderling has volunteered her time and professional services for Special Olympics, the Cahaba Valley Health Initiative and Camp Seale Harris for children with diabetes. As part of Volunteer Optometrists Serving Humanity (VOSH), she has made mission trips to Mexico, Cuba, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru and the Dominican Republic. She is also a provider for Vision USA in Wisconsin.’
When not at work, Dr. Wonderling can be found cheering for her two sons on the basketball court, baseball field, or tennis court. Her family really enoys camping and spending time on the river.
Dr. Wonderling joined Family Vision Center in 2004 and opened Vision Therapy Academy in 2005.
Read more about Dr. Ann Wonderling here.
Nancy Welscher
Patient Coordinator
Nancy is the patient coordinator at Vision Therapy Academy and keeps everything organized. She enjoys witnessing patients grow and gain self-confidence throughout their program. Nancy is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to vision therapy and always greets our patients and families warmly. Nancy says the favorite part of her job is getting to listen to parents in the waiting room talk and share stories about all of the exciting changes they are noticing in their child!
Nancy is from Caledonia, Minnesota, where she resides with her husband Joe, a dairy farmer. Nancy and Joe have three grown children who are married with families of their own, who all live in Caledonia. In her free time, Nancy enjoys reading, cooking and baking, and spending time with her family and of course, her eight grandchildren!
Nancy has been with Vision Therapy Academy since June 2008.
Jennifer Scheer
Certified Optometric Vision Therapist
Jennifer is one of five Certified Optometric Vision Therapists (COVT) in Wisconsin. Jennifer was in law school when she realized her true passion was working with children. She enjoys working with patients with a variety of visual disorders, including acquired brain injury, strabismus, and amblyopia, and is excellent with patients who have special needs and behavioral problems.
Jennifer has a son, Elliott. She enjoys watching him play baseball and practice Martial Arts. Together, they like to go camping and take road trips. In her free time, you can find her sewing or reading.
Jennifer has been working at the Vision Therapy Academy since 2009.
Shannon Sires
Certified Optometric Vision Therapist
Shannon is one of five Certified Optometric Vision Therapists (COVT) in Wisconsin. She is a graduate of UW-La Crosse and holds a degree in biology. She first became interested in vision therapy when she went through the program while in high school. Shannon was always a straight-A student, but was amazed at how much easier reading, schoolwork and comprehension was after completing vision therapy. Shannon enjoys working with patients of all ages including patients with acquired brain injury, amblyopia, strabismus, as well as those interested in sports vision.
Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband Andy, and two young children (Elsie & Lyndon). They enjoy spending time outside hiking and fishing. When Shannon isn’t with her family, you would probably find her with her camera in hand, as photography is another great joy in her life.
Shannon has been with Vision Therapy Academy since 2010.
Kendra Halverson
Vision Therapist
Kendra is a graduate from UW-Platteville with a degree in Biology. She was introduced to vision therapy when her oldest brother went through the vision therapy program. It wasn’t until after college that she realized she wanted to be a vision therapist. Kendra enjoys working with patients of all ages and seeing their progress.
In her free time, reading and photography take up most of her time. She also loves to paint. Kendra enjoys watching Star Wars, Marvel, and DC Comic movies and shows. She really values spending time with her nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Kendra has been with Vision Therapy Academy since 2021.
Katie Poukey
Vision Therapist
Katie is also a Certified Health and Life Coach as well as a Spirituality Coach and enjoys volunteering in Care Ministries services at her church. She is the proud author of a children’s book that was published Dec. 2022 called 1 Bubble 2 Bubble’s 3 Bubble’s 4! It was inspired by her son, one of his closest friends, and all of our friends from daycare. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Nate and their spunky son Daxton. They enjoy traveling and exploring together. If Katie has a few minutes to get creative, you’ll find her in her kitchen cooking or baking sweet treats for family, friends, and coworkers.