Education
BA in Sociology, University of Western Ontario, Canada
Professional Diploma in Gerontology, University of Western Ontario, Canada
Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, Georgian College, Canada
MS in Therapeutic Recreation, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
PhD in Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Management - Therapeutic Recreation Concentration, Clemson University
Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Wozencroft has close to 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals and close to 80 presentations that focuse primarily on professional issues within RT, organizational management, compassion fatigue among RT professionals, and evaluating the benefits and outcomes of service-learning programs at the University of Tennessee.
Featured Publications
Wozencroft, A. J., Scott, J. L, & Waller, S. N. (2019). Professional quality of life in recreational therapists. Therapeutic Recreation Journal. 53(1), 22-36. https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2019-V53-I1-9098
Wozencroft, A. J., Scott, J. L., Waller, S. N., and Parsons, M. D.* (2019). Positive youth development for youth with disabilities in a therapeutic camp setting. Journal of Youth Development. 14(1), 182-197. https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities2040053
Wozencroft, A. J., Waller, S. N., Scott, J. L., Griffiths, H. (2024). The impact of job satisfaction and thriving in the workplace for recreational therapists. Therapeutic Recreation Journal 58(3), 241-256. https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2024-V58-I3-12119
Leadership & Professional Service
Dr. Wozencroft has held several service roles including Co-Chair of the 2010 and 2011 ATRA Research Institutes, ATRA Research Committee Chair (2015-2018), Board Member of SRTS (2015-present), Board Member of NCTRC (2019-2022, 2025), NCTRC Chair (2021-2022), and chair of the NCTRC Scholarship Committee (2023-present). Additionally, she serves on the editorial board for the American Journal of Recreation Therapy and the Therapeutic Recreation Journal.
Professional Awards & Recognition
National Academy of Recreational Therapist Fellow, National Academy of Recreational Therapists (NART) (2025)
Ann James Outstanding Conference Presentation Award, Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium (2023)
Academic Honors - Excellence in Academic Outreach Award, On behalf of the Provost -University’s Academic Outreach and Engagement Council – The University of Tennessee (2022)
Board of Advisors Outreach and Engagement Award, College of Education, Health, and Human Services – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (2018)
Dean’s Service Award Winner, College of Education, Health, and Human Services – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (2016)
George F. Brady Teaching Award, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (2014)
Graduate Student Award of Excellence, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina (2007)