Faculty

	Mary Schroth, MD - Director Position Mary is the Director of the Pediatric Pulmonary Center Training Grant and is a Pediatric Pulmonologist at the University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital and Clinics. Education & Experience Mary graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School and completed her Pediatric residency and Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonary fellowship training at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Mary is recognized as a national leader in the respiratory management of children with neuromuscular diseases. Contact Information mschroth [at] pediatrics [dot] wisc [dot] edu (608) 263-8555

	Mary Marcus, MS, RD - Co-Director & Nutrition Position Mary is the Co-Director of the Pediatric Pulmonary Center Training Grant and is a Clinical Nutritionist in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinics at the University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital and Clinics. Education & Experience Mary has her BA in Biology from Ripon College and an MS Degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin. She was a former Pediatric Pulmonary Center Trainee in 1988. Contact Information mmarcus [at] uwhealth [dot] org (608) 263-9182

	Mary Ellen Murray, PhD - Nursing Position Mary Ellen Murray PhD, RN is an Associate Porfessor in the School of Nursing. Education & Experience Mary Ellen Murray completed her BA, BS, & MS degrees at the University of Minnesota and her PhD at the University of Michigan. Her research program in health care economics focuses on the study of resource utilization by nurses. Within the PPC she is interested in the costs and outcomes of interdisciplinary team care. Contact Information memurra1 [at] wisc [dot] edu (608) 263-6945

	Rebecca (Becki) Tribby, CNS - Nursing Position Becki is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Case Manager with the University of Wisconsin Pediatric Pulmonary Center Training Grant. She is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing and a private duty home care nurse. Education & Experience Becki received her BSN and MSN with a focus on Parent, Child and Family from the University of Iowa. She has worked with children with pulmonary disease throughout her career and was a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from 1990-2000. Contact Information btribby [at] uwhealth [dot] org (608) 263-3169

	Darci Pfeil, PNP - Nursing Position Darci is a Pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in the care of children with cystic fibrosis. She is a research nurse practitioner for the CF newborn screening study funded by the NIH. UW Cystic Fibrosis Center program and project development coordinator funded by the CFF. Member of the University of Wisconsin Pediatric Pulmonary Center specializing in transition of patients and families to adult care. Darci is also a Clinical Instructor for the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing. Education & Experience Darci received her undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is co-author of "Moving On", a booklet on transition from pediatric to adult care. In addition, she is co-author of an article on parents' perception of the newborn screening and education process. Darci is also involved in federal and state grants focusing on transition, education of graduate nursing students and graduate genetics students. Contact Information dpfeil [at] uwhealth [dot] org (608) 263-9073

	Candace Dreier, RRT - Respiratory Home Care Position Candace is a registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at the UW Health Home Care Services in the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. She previously worked at the UW Hospital Pediatrics. In home care, her expertise is with children and adults requiring advanced respiratory home care. Education & Experience Candace attended the Respiratory Care Program in Appleton, WI. In addition to working with UW Home Care and serving as faculty for the Pediatric Pulmonary Center Training Grant, she works closely with the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program. She is currently leading the UW Child Alert Program. Contact Information cdreier [at] uwhealth [dot] org (608) 203-2203

	Rhonda Yngsdal-Krenz, BA, RRT - Respiratory Care Position Rhonda is a Respiratory Care Supervisor of UW Children's Hosptial and Clinics. For the Pediatric Pulmonary Center Training Grant, she is the Respiratory Care Education Director. She is also the ECMO coordinator for the UWHC and is a member of the Pediatric Transport Team and serves on the Asthma Coalition of Wisconsin. Education & Experience Rhonda obtained her Respiratory Care degree in Madison, WI and upon completion began working at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. She is a registered Respiratory Therapist as well as a Neonatal Pediatric Specialist. Rhonda has continued with her education to obtain her MBA. Contact Information ryngsdal-krenz [at] uwhealth [dot] org (608) 265-8851

	Craig Becker, MSSW - Social Work Position Craig is a Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Unversity of Wisconsin Children's Hosptial and Clinics. He covers both in and out patient services for Children with Chronic Pulmonary Disease. He serves as the Social Work Education Director for the Pediatric Pulmonary Center Training Grant. Education & Experience Craig received his Masterâ€™s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to joining the Pediatric Pulmonary Center in July of 1993, he worked in Chicago at a dialysis center. While there, he served a very diverse population and developed an interest in diversity, culture and resilience. He serves on the advisory board of the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois-Chicago. He is also a member of the Wisconsin Healthy and Ready to Work Transition Consortium. Contact Information cbecker [at] uwhealth [dot] org (608) 263-8572

	Rick Kittell, PharmD - Pharmacy Position Rick is a Clinical Pharmacist at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He works mostly with the inpatient population in the Children's Hospital. He serves as the Pharmacy Education Director for the Pediatric Pulmonary Center Training Grant. Education & Experience Rick earned his PharmD from the University of Wisconsin Madison and works primarily with pediatric patients with chronic diseases ranging from Cystic Fibrosis, diabetes and renal disease. He has a BS in biochemistry and worked in the field of food pathogens for six years as an instructor in biomolecular chemistry and for six years at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Contact Information rlkittel [at] wisc [dot] edu (608) 263-1290

	Kate Kowalski, MSSW - Administrator Position Kate is the Administrator of the Pediatric Pulmonary Center (PPC). She works closely with the Director, Co-Director and faculty to provide administrative oversight and advance the goals of the PPC Training Grant. Education & Experience Kate received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She held a number of clinical roles in the field of child and family therapy before evolving into administrative roles in social services and medical education.