Education
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, University of Hartford
Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Southern Connecticut State University
Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Archambault's scholarly activity is concentrated in these areas: (1) ageism and gerontology competencies in recreational therapy, (2) standards of practice and professional development, (3) interprofessional education and collaborative practice, (4) inclusive recreation and adapted sports, and (5) leisure education for individuals with disabilities. She has numerous peer-reviewed publications and has completed over 100 professional presentations, keynote speeches, and workshops. Dr. Archambault is the founder and co-coordinator of the Institute for Adapted Sports and Recreation at Southern Connecticut State University, which has brought dozens of adapted sporting events to the campus community and beyond as well as recreational therapy to individuals with disabilities living in the community.
Featured Publications
Archambault, M & Terpstra, J. (2026) Opening Doors to Independence: Why Your Child's IEP Should Include Recreational Therapy for Leisure Skills. Accepted for publication in Palestra
Bright, H. & Archambault, M., Ramella, K., Montgomery, S., and Warden, K. (2025). Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice: A Brief Report of Health Professions Organizations and Recommendations for Recreational Therapy: IPECP. Therapeutic Recreation Journal 59(01), 77-93.
Loy-Ashe, T., Archambault, M., & Heath, S. (2025). The impact of gerontology-focused competencies on recreation therapists’ expectations of aging. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 24(2), 39–43. https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.0313
Leadership & Professional Service
Dr. Archambault's leadership and professional association involvement have included service as Co-Chair of ATRA's Standards of Practice Committee, Co-Chair of ATRA's IPECP Task Force, Co-Chair of the TR Section of CRPA, and numerous involvements at the state and national levels. Dr. Archambault has served as a Site Visitor for COAPRT accreditation, TR External Program Reviewer for several institutions, and served on dissertation committees. She serves on multiple advisory boards, including the CT Collaborative to End Loneliness and the Center of Excellence on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Professional Awards & Recognition
ATRA Member of the Year (2024); Arthur L. Ratner Accessibility Award from Marrakech (2024); NYSTRA Member of the Year (2024); William "Bill" Schamback Award from the Tolland Fund (2023); SMART Educator of the Year (2021); Most Inspiring Professor, SCSU First Annual Golden Owl Awards (2019); Social Justice Community Award: Outstanding Faculty (2019); Northeast Regional Therapeutic Recreation Director of the Year (2001)