Educational Background:

• Doctor of Philosophy-Pediatric Science, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, December 2017
• Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy-Des Moines University 2010
• Bachelors of Health Science-Physical Therapy, University of Missouri 1996

Curriculum Vitae

Classes Taught:

• Pediatric Physical Therapy-Course Coordinator
• Case Management: Neurological Impairments Across the Lifespan-Course Coordinator
• PhysZOU
• Case Management I-PBL Tutor
• Clinical Kinesiology-Lab Assistant

Additional Certifications:

• Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy-2012 to present
• NDT trained/8 week course in Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Research Interests:

• Assistant Director of Mizzou Motion Analysis Center
• Motion analysis in the pediatric and adult populations; pediatric gait, qualitative and mixed methods exploration of aspects of physical therapy education; early childhood transitions; family-professional partnership dynamics

Membership in Professional Organizations:

• American Physical Therapy Association-Pediatric, Neurology, Orthopedic, Education, and Research Sections Member
• American Physical Therapy Association – Missouri

Awards & Honors:

• Wakonse Fellowship for Teaching Excellence 2018