Education
Gerontology Ed.D,
MS degree Recreational Therapy
BS Teacher Education
Scholarly Contributions
28 + journal articles, 4 books, 2 book chapters, multiples news letter articles, multiple presentations
Featured Publications
Coverage Book, The Rules & Regulations; Parkinson's Manuscripts, Coverage Manuscripts
Leadership & Professional Service
Served as ATRA board member from 2008 to 2020; President of ATRA 2018-2019; Chair of NART 2016-2018, NART Board Member 2016; Chair Oklahoma Medical Licensing Committee 2013 to present 2025; ATRA representative to The Joint Commission 2011-2020; Joint Commission Technical Advisory 2009-2020; Executive Director of the Oklahoma Recreational Therapy Association 2005-present 2025; Editor in Chief of the Journal of American Recreation Therapy 2024 to present 2025: Chair of the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education 2024-present 2025; Board Member of CARTE 2020-2024.
Professional Awards & Recognition
ATRA Meritorious Service Award 2005