Department of Physical Therapy Faculty

This is my 18th year at GSU and I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in the Physical Therapy department and university. My favorite aspect of teaching at GSU is participating in the growth and development of the next generation of physical therapy professionals. The three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy program is intense and sometimes difficult, but it is an honor to see the transition of students from undergraduate education to graduate health care professionals. I try to do my part as the students learn the knowledge and skills they need to be successful physical therapists; however, they do all the heavy lifting (literally and figuratively).

It is an honor to be part of their transformation as I support professional ethical development, higher level thinking and decision making.

I was here when the PT department accepted the first students in the fall of 1996 for the Masters of Physical Therapy degree program. I have grown along those students as I earned a Doctorate in Education, Curriculum and Instruction from Loyola University Chicago, and later a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Regis University in Denver. I also teach in the Transitional DPT program for licensed physical therapists who wish to earn their doctoral degree. I have taught a wide variety of courses and participated in all kinds of committees. I’ve completed several research projects, most recently in cooperation with DPT students.

My service activities have been split between the University community and the physical therapy community. At GSU, I have been active in many program and college committees. I was Co-Chair for the Steering Committee for GSU’s Re-affirmation of Accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (2008-09) and Chair of the General Education Task Force of the Faculty Senate (2012- present). I also serve as a site visitor for the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, making visits and reviewing documents for new or revised programs across the Midwest. For the profession of physical therapy, I serve as a manuscript reviewer for four journals, abstract reviewer for conferences and teach an APTA-sponsored program for Clinical Instructors.