Normandy Optical (Rochester)

Bret Williams O.D., is from Chesterfield, MI, and a 2012 graduate from L’Anse Creuse High-School North. He started his undergraduate studies at Macomb Community College and finished at Ferris State University. In 2016 he was accepted into the Michigan College of Optometry. After his first year of optometry school, he earned his bachelors degree in Vision Science.

During his last year of graduate school, Dr. Williams received clinical training at Henry Ford OptimEyes, Normandy Optical, the Wyoming Michigan Veterans Affairs Hospital, and the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Grand Rapids, MI. His last year of schooling provided valuable experiences with primary care, pediatrics, ocular disease, and low vision. In 2020, he graduated with honors from the Michigan College of Optometry.

Mark Kaczmarek, O.D., is from Hartland, MI and is a graduate of Hartland High School. He studied biology/pre-optometry at Saginaw Valley State University and was an active member of their marching band, jazz ensemble, and percussion ensemble. Prior to the completion of his bachelor’s degree, Dr. Kaczmarek was accepted to the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University through their early admission program. Throughout his first year of optometry school, he completed the requirements to achieve a bachelor’s degree in Vision Science. During his externship year, Dr. Kaczmarek gained valuable experience with primary care, specialty contact lenses, and ocular disease at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Hospital, a multi-location private practice in Central Michigan, and Normandy Optical. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Michigan College of Optometry in 2021 with highest honors. 

Sarah Kujawski, O.D., is from Clinton Township, MI, and a 2012 graduate of Fraser High School. She went on to study at Ferris State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Pre-Optometry. Following her undergraduate studies, she was accepted into the Michigan College of Optometry, where she graduated in 2020.

During her final year of graduate school, Dr. Kujawski received clinical training at Normandy Optical, Balian Eye Center in Rochester, Michigan, Walton and Becker Eyecare in Oxford, Michigan, and The John Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Detroit. During this time, she gained clinical experience managing primary care, pre/post-op surgical care, low vision, and ocular disease.

Kelsey Kaczmarek (Kowalski), O.D., grew up in a small town outside of Fargo, North Dakota and was involved in her school’s dance program. She set her mind on becoming an optometrist when she was in middle school. She studied Zoology/Pre-Optometry at North Dakota State University. Prior to the completion of her bachelor’s degree, Dr. Kaczmarek was accepted to the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University through their early admission program. Throughout her first year of optometry school, she completed the requirements to achieve a bachelor’s degree in Vision Science. During her externship year, Dr. Kaczmarek gained valuable experience with primary care and ocular disease at the Saginaw Veterans Affairs Hospital, a multi-location private practice in Central Michigan, and Henry Ford OptimEyes. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Michigan College of Optometry in 2021 with high distinction.

Sarah Krause O.D., is from Chesterfield, MI, and a 2007 graduate from L’Anse Creuse High-School North. She attended Lyman Briggs College as part of Michigan State University and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelors of Science in Physiology. During her junior year of college, she developed an interest in optometry and was active in her college’s pre-optometry club. In 2011, she was accepted into Salus University as part of Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

During the end of her third year of optometry school, Dr. Krause had the opportunity to complete primary care training at Cleveland Eye Clinic in OH. She also received clinical training in her final year at Broward Eye Care in FL, Braverman Eye Center in FL,Michigan Veterans Affairs Hospital, and a pediatrics rotation at The Eye Institute through Salus University. In 2015, she graduated with from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University.

Devin Pickett, O.D. is from Clinton Township, Michigan and graduated from the International Academy of Macomb, having earned her International Baccalaureate Diploma. She then attended Ferris State University for her undergraduate studies in biology, and gained early acceptance into the Michigan College of Optometry (MCO). After her first year of optometry school, she earned her bachelor’s degree in vision science.

During her last year at MCO, Dr. Pickett received clinical training at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Normandy Optical, and Henry Ford OptimEyes in Troy. Through these clinical rotations, she gained valuable experience in ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, primary care, and pediatrics.

​Dr. Pickett has returned to Normandy Optical to practice optometry. Her interests include treating and co-managing ocular conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and dry eye. She strives to meet the unique visual needs of each of her patients and enjoys seeing patients of all ages. Dr. Pickett looks forward to providing comprehensive eye care to you, your family, and friends.