College of Health Sciences - Faculty Profiles

Robin Abellera, M.A.

Robin Abellera, M.A.

Associate Clinical Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.A., Texas Woman's University; B.A., University of Houston

Interests

Interprofessional Collaboration and Education; Diagnosis and Treatment for Individuals Who Have Experienced a Stroke; Speech/Language Pathology

Tamby Allman, Ed.D., CED

Tamby Allman, Ed.D., CED

Professor

Graduate Advisor, Education of the Deaf

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ed.D., National-Louis University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Baylor University

Interests

Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Literacy, Inclusion; Differentiated Instruction; Strategies for Teaching Language, online learning

Ann O. Amuta, Ph.D., MPH, CPH

Ann O. Amuta, Ph.D., MPH, CPH

Associate Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Texas A&M University; M.P.H., Texas A&M University Health Science Center, School of Public Health; B.S., Ahmadu Bello University

Interests

Chronic Disease Prevention; Cancer Prevention; Type 2 Diabetes Prevention; Chronic Disease Prevention Intervention; Health Disparities: Health Behavior; Immigrant Health: Public Health Genomics; Minority Health; Health Equity

Dale Anderle, PT, DPT

Dale Anderle, PT, DPT

Associate Clinical Professor

Director of Clinical Education

Physical Therapy

Education

D.P.T., A. T. Still University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.A., University of North Texas

Interests

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation; Admissions; Clinical Education

Erika Armstrong, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Erika Armstrong, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Health Sciences

Professor, Communication Sciences

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas; B.A., University of Texas at Dallas

Interests

Pediatric Feeding Disorders; Adult Dysphagia; Early Intervention; Early Language Development and Disorders; Speech-Language Pathology

Linda Barnett, OTD, MA, OTR

Linda Barnett, OTD, MA, OTR

Assistant Clinical Professor

Faculty Fieldwork Associate

Occupational Therapy

Education

O.T.D., Texas Woman's University; M.A., Texas Christian University - Brite Divinity School; B.S., Texas Woman's University

Interests

Pediatrics; Early Childhood Intervention; Spirituality and Community Partnerships

Mary Frances Baxter, Ph.D., OT, FAOTA

Mary Frances Baxter, Ph.D., OT, FAOTA

Professor and Interim Associate Director

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Houston System : main campus; M.A., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Colorado State University

Interests

Occupational Adaptation and Participation of cancer survivors; Neuroscience across the lifespan especially motor control, motor learning and postural control; Creativity in occupational therapy practice

Tanya Benjamin, PhD, OTR

Tanya Benjamin, PhD, OTR

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Western Ontario; M.S., Colorado State University; B.S., Christian Medical College

Interests

Participatory Action Research; Creative Research Methodologies; Qualitative Research; Children and Youth Experiencing Marginalization; Children with Disabilities; Global Health Research and Practice; Occupation-Based Social Transformation

Sneha Bharadwaj, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Sneha Bharadwaj, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas; M.S., University of Mysore; B.S., University of Mysore

Interests

Hearing loss; Children; Adults; Cochlear Implants; Hearing Aids; Speech Production; Language; Literacy; Cognition; Memory; Assessment; Intervention; Basic Science Research; Translational Research

Christopher L Bolinger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Christopher L Bolinger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Assistant Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; M.S., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; B.B.A., Texas Tech University

Interests

Infant Dysphagia; Pediatric Dysphagia; Adult Dysphagia; Geriatric Dysphagia; Communication Disorders

Patricia Bowyer, Ed.D., MS, OTR, FAOTA, SFHEA

Patricia Bowyer, Ed.D., MS, OTR, FAOTA, SFHEA

Professor and Coordinator of Post-Professional Programs

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ed.D., East Tennessee State University; Postdoctoral Studies, University Of Illinois at Chicago; Postdoctoral Studies, Johns Hopkins University; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University; Cert., Eastern Kentucky University; B.A., Milligan College

Interests

Children and Youth as it relates to the Model of Human Occupation; Assessment development specific to the Short Child Occupational Profile and Child Occupational Self Assessment as well as other MOHO based pediatric assessments; Treatment effectiveness that is based on the Model of Human Occupation

Wayne A. Brewer P.T., Ph.D., MPH, OCS, CSCS

Wayne A. Brewer P.T., Ph.D., MPH, OCS, CSCS

Associate Professor

Director of Research

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh; B.S., University of Pittsburgh

Interests

Expertise; Physical Activity; Health Promotion; Exercise Testing; Exercise Prescription; Chronic Disease

Kelli Brizzolara, PT, Ph.D., OCS

Kelli Brizzolara, PT, Ph.D., OCS

Associate Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas A&M University

Interests

Low Back Pain; Manual Therapy; Therapeutic Exercise; Deep Abdominal Muscles; Physical Activity; Mindfulness

K. Shane Broughton, Ph.D.

K. Shane Broughton, Ph.D.

Professor & Chair

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Washington State University; M.S., Washington State University; B.S., Colorado State University

Interests

The Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and other Dietary Components on Immune Regulation; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Ovulation; Asthma; Asthma Diagnostics

Suzanne Perea Burns, Ph.D., OTR

Suzanne Perea Burns, Ph.D., OTR

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; Postdoctoral Studies, Medical University of South Carolina; M.O.T., University of New Mexico; B.S., University of New Mexico

Interests

Executive Function Impairments After Stroke; Community Integration Outcomes; Mobile Technology; Health And Participation Disparities In Adults With Disabilities

Renee L. Buster, Ph.D., CHES, CSCS

Renee L. Buster, Ph.D., CHES, CSCS

Visiting Assistant Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of North Texas; B.S., University of North Texas

Interests

Media Systems Dependency; Social Media and Behavioral Outcomes; Environmental Policy and Health; Public Policy and Life Expectancy

Paula Chance, M.S., CCC-SLP

Paula Chance, M.S., CCC-SLP

Associate Clinical Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Abilene Christian University

Interests

Classroom Based Intervention; Supervision; Diagnosing and Treating of Children with Speech Sound Disorders

Pei-Fen Chang, Ph.D., OTR

Pei-Fen Chang, Ph.D., OTR

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas System : Medical Branch; M.S., University of Southern California; B.S., National Taiwan University

Interests

Transition And Adaptation In Older Adults; Quality Of Life And Patient Satisfaction; Research Methodologies; Rehabilitation Technologies; Building Online Resource Database For Older Adults, Veterans, Minorities, And People With Disabilities

Brandy S. Cowen, RDH, EPDH, MS

Brandy S. Cowen, RDH, EPDH, MS

Assistant Clinical Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas Woman's University; Other, North Central Texas College; Associate Degree, Grayson County College

Interests

Dental Hygiene; Oral Pathology; Dental Professionals; Musculoskeletal Disorders; Safety and Infection Control in the Dental Setting; Virtual Clinical Assessments; Oral Health Literacy

Carolyn P. Da Silva, P.T., D.Sc.

Carolyn P. Da Silva, P.T., D.Sc.

Professor, Coordinator of D.P.T. Professional Studies

A.P.T.A. Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist

Physical Therapy

Education

D.Sc., University of Alabama; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.A., Rice University

Interests

Post-Polio Syndrome; Whole Body Vibration; Aging with Disability; Risk of Falls; Fear of Falling

Kathleen Davis, Ph.D., RDN, LD

Kathleen Davis, Ph.D., RDN, LD

Associate Professor

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas Woman's University; B.A., University of North Texas

Interests

Pediatric Obesity Prevention and Weight Management; Pediatric Developmental Disorders and Nutritional Intervention; Food insecurity of college students; food literacy of college students.

Jenifer L. Dice, PT, ScD, PCS, COMT

Jenifer L. Dice, PT, ScD, PCS, COMT

Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Sc.D., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; B.S., Northeastern University

Interests

Pediatrics; Manual Therapy; Gross Anatomy; Health and Wellness; Diagnostic Ultrasound; Kinesiology

Charlene Dickinson, R.D.H, B.S.D.H., M.S.

Charlene Dickinson, R.D.H, B.S.D.H., M.S.

Dental Hygiene Program Director

Associate Clinical Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas Woman's University; Associate Degree, Tarrant County College

Interests

Oral Health

Suzanna Dillon, Ph.D.

Suzanna Dillon, Ph.D.

Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.A., Western Michigan University; B.S., Alma College

Interests

Adapted Physical Education; Adapted Physical Activity; Autism Spectrum Disorders

Xiaofen Du, Ph.D.

Xiaofen Du, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Oregon State University; M.S., Huazhong Agricultural University; B.S., Huazhong Agricultural University

Interests

Anthony A. Duplanty, Ph.D.

Anthony A. Duplanty, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., University of North Texas; M.S., University of North Texas; B.S., University of North Texas

Interests

Biology; Strength and Conditioning Research; Post Resistance Exercise; Muscular Performance Recovery

Cynthia Evetts, Ph.D., O.T.R.

Cynthia Evetts, Ph.D., O.T.R.

Professor

Director

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.O.T., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas A&M University: College Station

Interests

Occupational Adaptation; Occupational Well-being; Occupation-based Practice; Occupational Justice; Occupational Deprivation; Psychosocial Impact of Disability; Stress; Academic Leadership

Claudette Fette, Ph.D., OTR, CRC

Claudette Fette, Ph.D., OTR, CRC

Clinical Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of North Texas; B.S., Texas Woman's University

Interests

Strength-Based Practice and Assessment; Mental Health Promotion and Early Intervention; Psychosocial Rehabilitation; Family Engagement and Wraparound; School-Based Practice and School Mental Health; Community-Based Practice and Facilitating Meaningful Occupation

Cynthia B. Gill, Ed.D.

Cynthia B. Gill, Ed.D.

Professor

Academic Director, CLASP International

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ed.D., Texas A&M University System : College Station; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University; B.S., Southwest Texas State University

Interests

Global Training Programs for Speech-Language Pathologists; Word Retrieval in the Aging; Imitation and Rehearsal-Visualization Interventions; Linguistic Humor

Hui-Ting Goh, PT, Ph.D.

Hui-Ting Goh, PT, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Southern California; M.Sc., Texas Woman's University; B.Sc., National Taiwan University

Interests

Stroke Recovery; Motor Control; Motor Learning; Neural Plasticity; Gait Recovery; Post-stroke Fatigue; Non-invasive Brain Stimulation; Motor-cognitive Interaction

Mandy Golman, Ph.D., M.S., MCHES

Mandy Golman, Ph.D., M.S., MCHES

Associate Professor

Affiliate Faculty, Institute for Women's Health (IWH)

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Baylor University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.A., University of Texas at Austin

Interests

Parental Communication Around Sexual Health; Teen Pregnancy and STI Prevention; Adolescent Sexuality; Community Needs Assessment; Program Planning And Evaluation; Qualitative Research Methods, Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR); Body Image, Eating Disorders; Socio-Ecologic Model

Laura Green, Ph.D., CCC/SLP

Laura Green, Ph.D., CCC/SLP

Professor

Editor, SIG 1 Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., University of Washington; M.A., University of Houston; B.S., Austin State University

Interests

Language; Literacy; Language/learning disabilities; Treatment Research; Classroom-Based Intervention

Catherine Cooper Hay, Ph.D., OTR

Catherine Cooper Hay, Ph.D., OTR

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston; M.S., Tufts University; B.S., University of California at Santa Barbara

Interests

Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Patient Centered Outcomes in Rehabilitation; Cognition; Sex Differences in Rehabilitation Intervention and Outcomes; Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist

Lou Ann Hintz, PhD, OTR

Lou Ann Hintz, PhD, OTR

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.A., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas Woman's University

Interests

Children and Youth; School-Based Occupational Therapy; Multi-Tiered Systems of Support; Occupational Adaptation

Camille Ko, OTD, OTR, CBIS

Camille Ko, OTD, OTR, CBIS

Assistant Clinical Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

O.T.D., Texas Woman's University; M.O.T., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Brigham Young University; Associate Degree, Collin County Community College

Interests

Traumatic Brain Injuries; Parkinson’s Disease; Functional Cognition; Community Reintegration; Health Literacy; Neurological Conditions; Stroke; Interprofessional Education; Cultural Humility

Alyssa LaForme Fiss, P.T., Ph.D., Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist

Alyssa LaForme Fiss, P.T., Ph.D., Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist

Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Kentucky; M.P.T., The Ohio State University; B.A./B.S., The Ohio State University

Interests

Pediatrics; Cerebral Palsy; Down Syndrome; Child Development; Adaptive Behavior; Developmental Trajectories; Service Delivery Models

Monique J. LeMieux, Ph.D.

Monique J. LeMieux, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Texas Tech University; M.S., University of Tennessee; B.S., Christopher Newport University

Interests

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; Inflammation; Obesity; Nutritional Interventions; Cholesterol Metabolism; Insulin resistance; Macronutrients; Adipose Tissue; Whey Protein; Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Renin-Angiotensin System

Shannon Levandowski, EdD, OTD, MS, OTR, BCP, SCSS

Shannon Levandowski, EdD, OTD, MS, OTR, BCP, SCSS

Associate Clinical Professor

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator: Denton, Dallas & Houston

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ed.D., St. Thomas University; Cert., University of Mass-Lowell; O.T.D., Boston University; M.S., Boston University; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; B.A., Clemson University

Interests

Clinical Education; Professional Behaviors; Clinical Reasoning; Supervision & Leadership Models; Pediatric Practice; School Based Practice; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Behavioral Disorders

June Levitt, Ph.D., LDT, CCC-SLP

June Levitt, Ph.D., LDT, CCC-SLP

Associate Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas System: Dallas; Graduate Certificate, Southern Methodist University; M.S., University of Texas System; B.A., Musashino Woman's University

Interests

Motor Speech Disorders; Voice Disorders; Neurogenic Communication Disorders; Cognitive Assessment

Suh-Jen Lin, PT, Ph.D.

Suh-Jen Lin, PT, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Iowa; M.S., MGH Institute of Health Professions; B.S., National Taiwan University

Interests

Six-Minute Walk Test; Physical Activity; Gait Variability; Amputation; Inspiratory Muscle Training; Heart Failure; Spinal Cord Injury; Telehealth; Graded Exercise Testing; Exercise Training; Health Promotion; Lifestyle Medicine

Alicia F. Lohmann, OTD, OTR, CBIS

Alicia F. Lohmann, OTD, OTR, CBIS

Associate Clinical Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

O.T.D., South University; M.O.T., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas A&M University: College Station

Interests

Neuro Rehab with Emphasis in Brain Injury; Brain Injury Specialist; Geriatric Care; Wheelchair Seating and Positioning

Mark Mann, Ph.D.

Mark Mann, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Sport Coaching

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., University of Arkansas; M.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Nova Southeastern University; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University; M.A., Southern Nazarene University; B.A., Southwestern University

Interests

Marilyn Massey-Stokes, Ed.D., CHES, CWHC

Marilyn Massey-Stokes, Ed.D., CHES, CWHC

Associate Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ed.D., Oklahoma State University; M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma State University; B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Interests

Early Obesity Prevention; Health and Wellness Across the Life Span; Health and Wellness Coaching; Body Image and Eating Disorder Prevention

Mindy Menn, Ph.D., MCHES®, CPH

Mindy Menn, Ph.D., MCHES®, CPH

Associate Professor

Associate Director of Graduate Programs

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., University of Florida; Cert., University of Florida; Cert., University of Florida; Cert., University of Florida; Cert., Texas A&M University; M.S., Texas A&M University; B.A., Texas A&M University

Interests

Public Health Education and Health Promotion; Sexuality Education; Health Risks of Youth; Professional Preparation; Survey Design; College Teaching; Program Evaluation; Study Abroad Programming; Social Determinants of Health; Instructional Design; Distance Learning

Derek Miketinas, Ph.D., RD

Derek Miketinas, Ph.D., RD

Assistant Professor

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Louisiana State University; B.S., Louisiana State University

Interests

Nutritional Epidemiology; Statistical Modeling; Dietary Assessment; Obesity; Dietary Predictors of Health and Disease; Questionnaire Development

Kimberly Miloch, Ph.D.

Kimberly Miloch, Ph.D.

Vice Provost for Faculty Success

Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Florida State University; M.S., Baylor University; B.A., Southwest Texas State University (Texas State University); Associate Degree, McLennan Community College

Interests

Sport Marketing; Sport Communication

Katy Mitchell, PT, Ph.D.

Katy Mitchell, PT, Ph.D.

Professor

Associate Director (Institute of Health Sciences - Houston Center)

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., Pacific University; B.S., University of California

Interests

Statistics; Teaching Methods; Outcome Measures; Psychometrics

Carolyn E. Moore, Ph.D., RDN

Carolyn E. Moore, Ph.D., RDN

Associate Professor

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., University of California; M.B.A., Rice University; M.S., University of California at Berkeley; B.S., University of California at Berkeley

Interests

Food Insecurity; Nutrition Gardening Programs; Child and Adult Obesity; Vitamin D

Kimberly D. Mory, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Kimberly D. Mory, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Associate Clinical Professor

Undergraduate Coordinator

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.A., California State University System : Fullerton; B.A., California State University System : Fullerton

Interests

 Adult Neurological Disorders; Pediatric and Adult Dysphagia

Marsha Neville, Ph.D., OT

Marsha Neville, Ph.D., OT

Professor, Retired

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas System : Dallas; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas; B.S., Eastern Michigan University; Associate Degree, Schoolcraft College

Interests

Rehabilitation; Clinical Education; TBI; CVA; Falls in Elderly; Computerization of Tasks

Mandana Pahlavani, Ph.D.

Mandana Pahlavani, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Texas Tech University; M.S., Ferdowsi University of Mashhad; B.S., Urmia University

Interests

HDL Function; Inflammation and Atherosclerosis Bioactive Food Compounds; Obesity; Cardiovascular Disease; Inflammation

Mindy A Patterson, PhD, RDN

Mindy A Patterson, PhD, RDN

Co-Director, Institute for Woman's Health

Associate Professor, Nutrition

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham; B.S., Texas A&M University

Interests

Quantifying Resistant Starch in Foods; Developing Fiber-Rich Menus; Developing Dietary Assessment Tools to Quantify Resistant Starch in the Diet; Clinical Trials in Overweight Populations using Resistant Starch in Whole Foods and Supplements; Gut Microbiome Diversity and Function; Preventing Obesity-Related Chronic Diseases

Bita Payesteh, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Bita Payesteh, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Assistant Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas; B.A., University of Texas at Dallas

Interests

Language Disorders in Children; Cultural and Linguistical Diversity; Diversity Education for Speech-Language Pathologists and Students

Noralyn Davel Pickens, OT, Ph.D. FAOTA

Noralyn Davel Pickens, OT, Ph.D. FAOTA

Associate Dean, Interprofessional Education and Strategic Initiatives, College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing

Professor, Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin System-Madison; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Interests

Gerontology, Aging-in-place; Home safety assessment; End-of-life care; Qualitative methodologies

Gail A. Poskey, Ph.D., OTR

Gail A. Poskey, Ph.D., OTR

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.O.T., Texas Woman's University; B.S., East Central Oklahoma State University

Interests

Pediatrics; Pediatric TBI and SCI; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); Fatherhood; Evidence Based Practice; Prevention of Abusive Head Trauma

B. Rhett Rigby, Ph.D., CSPS, NSCA-CPT

B. Rhett Rigby, Ph.D., CSPS, NSCA-CPT

Associate Professor, School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Co-Director, Institute for Women's Health

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Baylor University; M.S., Baylor University; B.S., LeTourneau University

Interests

Exercise Interventions for Adults and Children with Chronic Diseases

Heather Roberts, Ph.D., OT

Heather Roberts, Ph.D., OT

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of Texas - Arlington; B.S., Saint Louis University

Interests

Pediatrics; Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disabilities; Constraint Induced Movement Therapy; Promoting Evidence Based Practice

Martin G. Rosario, PT, Ph.D., CSFI, ATRIC

Martin G. Rosario, PT, Ph.D., CSFI, ATRIC

Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Universidad de Puerto Rico; M.S., University of Puerto Rico Med Sci Campus; B.S., University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon Campus

Interests

Motor Control Deficiencies; Human Inmunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Aids; Spatial-Temporal Gait Parameters, Joint Kinematics; Balance; Stimulant Affect

Royeen, Lydia, PhD, OTR

Royeen, Lydia, PhD, OTR

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Western Michigan University; B.S., Saint Louis University; M.S., Saint Louis University

Interests

Primary Care; Chronic Conditions; Telehealth; Health Promotion and Prevention; Community Based Practice; Mindfulness

Jaesin Sa, PhD, CHES

Jaesin Sa, PhD, CHES

Assistant Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Indiana University; M.S., University of Wisconsin; B.S., Korea National Sport University

Interests

Biostatistics; Epidemiology; Rresearch Methods; Obesity Research; and Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities.

Angela Shierk, Ph.D., OTR

Angela Shierk, Ph.D., OTR

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.O.T., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; B.S., Texas Tech University

Interests

Occupational Therapy; Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT); Upper Limb Function

William Sit, OT, PhD,, BCPR

William Sit, OT, PhD,, BCPR

Associate Clinical Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.A., Texas Woman's University; Other, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Interests

Adult Physical Rehabilitation; Hand Therapy; ICU Critical Care; Low Vision; Stroke Rehabilitation; Kinesotaping; Certified Sensory Integration & Praxis Test.

Chad E. Smith, Ph.D.

Chad E. Smith, Ph.D.

Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Lamar University; B.A., Lamar University

Interests

Technology; Deaf Education; 21st Century Learning; Internet; Coding; Robotics; Teacher Training; Science;Technology; Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)

Theresa Marie Smith, Ph.D., OTR, CLVT

Theresa Marie Smith, Ph.D., OTR, CLVT

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.H.S., University of Indianapolis; B.H.S., University of Florida

Interests

Older Adults; Theory; Therapeutic Use of Self and Groups; Program Development; Low Vision Rehabilitation; Cognitive Rehabilitation; Disaster Response

Sonya Spolsky, Ph.D., CED

Sonya Spolsky, Ph.D., CED

Assistant Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., University of Arizona; Other, The Univeristy of Kansas; M.A., The University of Arizona; Cert., Univeristy of California at Los Angeles; B.A., University of California at San Diego

Interests

Self-Determination; Deafness; American Sign Language (ASL)

Kerri Staples, Ph.D., C.A.P.E.

Kerri Staples, Ph.D., C.A.P.E.

Assistant Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., McGill University; M.A., McGill University; B.Sc., University of Saskatchewan

Interests

Motor Development; Adapted Physical Activity; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Health Promotion; Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Motor Skill Competence; Intervention; Health Disparities

Amy Teague, R.D.H., B.S.D.H, M.S.

Amy Teague, R.D.H., B.S.D.H, M.S.

Associate Clinical Professor

Coordinator of Dental Hygiene Dual Enrollment Program

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.S., Texas Woman's University; BSDH, Texas Woman's University

Interests

Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice; General and Prosthetic Dentistry; Dual Dental Hygiene Program Curriculum Design; Dual Dental Hygiene Program Collaboration

Deborah L. Testerman, RDH, MS

Deborah L. Testerman, RDH, MS

Assistant Clinical Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas Woman's University

Interests

Dental Hygiene Clinical Faculty; Dental Hygienist; Health Education

Mary Thompson, PT, Ph.D., GCS

Mary Thompson, PT, Ph.D., GCS

Professor

Post-Professional Program Coordinator

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of North Texas; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.H.S., University of Kentucky

Interests

Geriatric Physical Therapy; Career Paths; Health Promotion/Illness Prevention; Psychocoial Aspects of Care; Health Care Delivery Systems

Wesley J. Tucker, Ph.D., RDN

Wesley J. Tucker, Ph.D., RDN

Assistant Professor, Nutrition

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Arizona State University; M.S., Arizona State University; B.S., North Carolina State University

Interests

Heart Failure Pathophysiology; Obesity; Dietary Interventions; Functional Foods; Exercise Training; Exercise Testing; Cardiorespiratory Fitness; Vascular Biology; Skeletal Muscle Function; Cardiac Function

Asha Vas, Ph.D., OT

Asha Vas, Ph.D., OT

Associate Professor

Associate Director- Dallas, SOT

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas; M.O.T., St. Catherine's University; B.S., Christian Medical College

Interests

Cognition, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Executive Functions

Sarah Wainscott, Ph.D., CCC-A, CED

Sarah Wainscott, Ph.D., CCC-A, CED

Associate Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., Gallaudet University; M.Ed., James Madison University; B.S., James Madison University

Interests

Deafness; Early Intervention; Early Hearing Detection; Family Centered; Listening and Spoken Language; Parent Coaching; Interprofessional Practice; Collaboration; Educational Audiology; Aural Habilitation

Sharon Wang-Price, PT, Ph.D., OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT

Sharon Wang-Price, PT, Ph.D., OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT

Professor

Coordinator of Professional Studies

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of Pittsburgh; B.S., National Taiwan University

Interests

Low Back and Neck pain; Central/Segmental Centralization; Muscle Activation

Cynthia A. Warren, PhD

Cynthia A. Warren, PhD

Associate Professor

Director, Research Chef's Association's Culinology® program

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Texas A&M University System : College Station; M.S., Texas A&M University; B.S., Texas A&M University; B.S., Texas A&M University; B.S., Texas A&M University

Interests

Food and Nutrition Literacy; Community Nutrition Education Research and Programming

Leon Washington, Ph.D., OTR, LMSW, C/NDT

Leon Washington, Ph.D., OTR, LMSW, C/NDT

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University; B.S., Texas Woman's University

Interests

Children with Special Needs and Their Caregivers; Children Who Are Abused and Exposed To Violence; Pediatric Neurological Deficits; Qualitative Methodologies

Mark Weber, PT, Ph.D., SCS, ATC

Mark Weber, PT, Ph.D., SCS,  ATC

Professor

Associate Director, Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Mississippi; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; B.S., The Ohio State University

Interests

Sports Physical Therapy; Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education; Physical Therapy Education 

Alisa Woods, M.S., CCC-SLP

Alisa Woods, M.S., CCC-SLP

Clinical Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Interests

Adult Neurogenics; Adult Dysphagia

Aya Yoshikawa, DrPH, PhD, CHES®

Aya Yoshikawa, DrPH, PhD, CHES®

Assistant Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Dr.P.H., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University; M.A., The University of Toledo; B.A., The University of Toledo

Interests

Healthy Aging; Fall prevention; Physical Activity; Age-friendly and Dementia-friendly Communities; Health Communication