Faculty/Staff
Teresa M. Beck, PhD, CTRS
Senior Associate Dean, College of Health Professions
Professor, Recreational Therapy Program
Email:
[email protected]
Education:
University of North Texas - PhD in Higher Education Administration
Florida State University - MS in Leisure Services and Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
Indiana University - BS in Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
Academic Interests:
Assessment, Program Planning, Evaluation
Sarah Bradley, M.Ed., CTRS
Placement Coordinator, Recreational Therapy Program
Email:
[email protected]
Education:
University of Georgia - MEd in Physical Education and Exercise Science
Michigan State University - BS in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Resources with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
Academic Interests:
Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Issues, Creative Use of the Arts in TR, Initiatives and Experiential Learning in TR
Dawn DeVries, DHA, MPH, CTRS
Program Director and Associate Professor, Recreational Therapy Program
Email:
[email protected]
Education:
Central Michigan University - Doctorate of Health Administration
Grand Valley State University - Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Health Administration
Calvin College - BS in Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
Academic Interests:
TR with the Elderly, Interprofessional Education and Collaboration, TR in the Schools, Policy and Reimbursement Issues, Service Learning and Mentoring
Randy Wyble, DHEd, MS, CTRS
Director, School of Interdisciplinary Health
Associate Professor, Recreational Therapy Program
Email:
[email protected]
Education:
A.T. Still University – Doctor of Health Education
Michigan State University - MS in Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
Michigan State University - BS in Psychology
Academic Interests:
Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Issues, Therapeutic Relationships, TR Interventions
Nikki Abbott, MPA, CTRS
Visiting Faculty, Recreational Therapy Program
Email:
[email protected]
Education: Grand Canyon University - Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management
Grand Valley State University - BS in Therapeutic Recreation
Academic Interests:
Neurological Disorders and Injuries, Universal Accessibility, Blue Spaces, Community Reintegration