Faculty/Staff
![Teresa Beck](/cms4/asset/C24BBCB5-0764-8C9D-91A4F27171E91560/t_beck_pic_1_22_21_224x314[1657898551].jpg)
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
Upcoming and Recent Presentations:
Annual ILRTA Conference - November, 2019
Program Evaluation for Evidence Based Practice
![Sarah Bradley](/cms4/asset/C24BBCB5-0764-8C9D-91A4F27171E91560/160127_bradley_sarah-7355_224x314[1657898594].jpg)
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](/cms4/asset/C24BBCB5-0764-8C9D-91A4F27171E91560/devries_dawn_224x314[1657898616].jpg)
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
Upcoming and Recent Presentations:
ILRTA 2018
Falls Prevention for the Recreational Therapist Working With Older Adults
Advocacy: What Every Recreational Therapist Should Know and What RTs Can Do
![Susan Sunden](/cms4/asset/C24BBCB5-0764-8C9D-91A4F27171E91560/150918_sunden_sue-5572_224x314[1657898643].jpg)
Susan Sunden, Ed.D., M.Ed., CTRS
Associate Professor, Recreational Therapy Program
Email:
[email protected]
Education:
Concordia University – Doctorate of Education, Higher Education
Grand Valley State University - Master of Education in Adult Education/Biology
Grand Valley State University - BS in Therapeutic Recreation
Academic Interests:
Pediatrics, Families, Play, Relationship Development, Autism, Brain Research
Upcoming and Recent Presentations:
2020: Searching for a Life of Purpose: A Qualitative Study
2019: Understanding your New Hire or Intern: What Drives Happiness, Success and Quality of Life Issues
2018: The Role of Recreational Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation; The Pediatric Play Environment: Exploring Play Features
Michigan Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Spring Conference - March 24, 2017
Bibliotherapy and Siblings of Children with Disabilities
![Randy Wyble](/cms4/asset/C24BBCB5-0764-8C9D-91A4F27171E91560/150918_wyble_randy-5556cr_224x314[1657898669].jpg)
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
Upcoming and Recent Presentations:
MTRA Fall Conference - October 2017
Nature As Therapy: A Tool for TR