Education
BSEd. Recreation (Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis) University of Georgia,
MEd. Therapeutic Recreation, University of Georgia
Ph.D. Therapeutic Recreation, University of Maryland
Scholarly Contributions
Fellow has published over 100 manuscripts and reports for the profession. These include 6 books, 21 chapters, 36 refereed publications, and 28 non-refereed publications, among numerous other reports.
Featured Publications
Skalko, T. K. & Singleton, J. F. (Eds.) (2019). Assessment in Recreational Therapy. Human Kinetics, Ontario, CA.
Brasile, F., Skalko, T. K., & burlingame, j. (Eds.). (1998).
Perspectives in Recreational Therapy: Issues of a Dynamic Profession. Ravensdale, WA: Idyll Arbor Publishing.
Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (2010). Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education: Procedures for the Accreditation of Education for Recreational Therapy Practice. Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education. Lead Contributing Author
Leadership & Professional Service
President, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 2014-2017.
Chair, Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE) 2010-2015.
Founding Member, American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
President, American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) 1992-93
Over 100 different professional service roles at the international, national, regional, and state levels of professional service.
Professional Awards & Recognition
Over 33 awards for service to the profession. Of note are awards for the Servire Society at East Carolina University recognizing outstanding service to the University, the profession, and the community-at-large. Also of note is the William Goding Award for service from the Commission on Accreditation Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the highest award offered by the organization. Included are numerous awards from the American Therapeutic Recreation Association and state and regional Recreational Therapy entities.