Education & Background

Nova Southeastern University     
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Doctorate of Philosophy, Physical Therapy

Courses On Societal Factors Affecting Education, Governance And Management, Cultural Diversity, Research and Computer Technology, Physical Therapy Management, Professional Issues in Physical Therapy, Health Care Policy, Critical Inquiry, Scientific Writing, Emerging Technology in Education, Law and Ethics. Courses completed May 2003.  Area of interest and specialty - home care, geriatrics, outcomes, quality assurance, program evaluation.

Northeastern University                   
Boston, MA

Master of Science,   Specialization  Neurology

New York University                    
New York, NY

Physical Therapy

Springfield College                     
Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Science, Cum laude, Health Education

Memberships

Massasoit Community College Committees Academic Governance: 1994, 1995 Standards Committee, 1996,1997 Curriculum Committee, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 College Senate, Academic Development Committee, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 General : 1999, 2000 Workforce Development, 2000, 2001 Outcomes Assessment Task Force, 2000 Tenure Review Committee, 2000, 2001 Faculty Scholar Divisional Representative Professional Committees APTA of Massachusetts Metro South

Consultative / Advisory

Professional  Team Leader Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 1995-1999 Member of APTA ad hoc group from Clinical Education SIG to develop voluntary tool for students to evaluate their CI's and the clinical experience. Community Norwell VNA – Member of Professional Personnel Advisory Board Department of Education, Project Focus, Member of   Advisory Board