Susan Elizabeth Raich

Background

Raich, Susan Elizabeth was born on August 18, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of John Frederick and Lydia Wiera (Eckhardt) Raich.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Corrective Therapy, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1983.

Career

Corrective therapist, adapted physical education teacher, Children's Habilitation Center, Harvey, Illinois, 1983-1985;

teacher special education and adapted physical education, Chicago Association for Retarded Citizens--La Paz School, Chicago, 1985-1987;

corrective therapist, teacher, Potential School for Exceptional Children, Chicago, 1987-1988;

Kinesiotherapist, Westside VA Medical Center, Chicago, 1988-2001. Assistant/acting chair patient education committee VA Westside Cardiac Rehabilitation, Chicago, 1991-1996.

Hines VA Hospital 2001-present. Currently Management & Program Analyst, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Achievements

• Susan Elizabeth Raich has been listed as a noteworthy Kinesiotherapist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member AAPHERD, American Kinesiotherapy Association (public relations chair 1993-1994, vice president Midwest chapter 1991-1993, proxy delegate Midwest chapter 1991, 93, delegate Midwest chapter 1993-1995, presidential citation 1995).

Interests

• Avocations: computers, desktop publishing, music, education game design, recreational reading.

Connections

Married; mother to son.

Father:

John Frederick Raich

Mother:

Lydia Wiera (Eckhardt) Raich