Occupational Therapy
Student/Alumni
Masters in Occupational Therapy (MOT) Students, Class of 2007
Department of Occupational Therapy Awards
Helen L. Hopkins Award. Awarded to the student who has exhibited the professional attributes of knowledge, dedication and service to the field of Occupational Therapy.
- 1986: Susan Reed Warner
- 1987: Kathy J. Clabough
- 1988: Neil A. Taylor and Roya Oboudyat
- 1989: Susan J. Purdy
- 1990: Melanie Souders
- 1991: Carol Shaw
- 1992: Jennifer Johnson
- 1993: Deborah A. Bonsal
- 1994: Gioia Gaudiuso
- 1995: Ivelisse Lazzarini
- 1996: Robert P. Raspa
- 1997: Jennifer M. O'Donnell
- 1998: Brian J. Bittner
- 1999: Jennifer A. Ionescu
- 2000: Kelly Ann King
- 2001: Sarah E. Bliss
- 2002: Janet McMahon
- 2003: Susan E. Gilison
- 2004: Cheryl M. Zadroga
- 2005: Amy E. Riggleman
- 2006: Deborah Berruti and Krista Varkey
- 2007: Victoria Green and Colleen O'Donnell
- 2008: Ashley Kittrell
- 2009: Sharon Herz-Freilich
Jill Brandis Memorial Award. Initiated by the Class of 1994, in memory of their classmate, it is awarded to the student who demonstrates those qualities identified with Jill Brandis. The qualities include peer support, honesty, spiritual strength, optimism, energy, academic excellence and magnanimity.
- 1994: The Brandis Family
- 1995: Stephanie Hoopman and Sue Ellen Harrington
- 1996: James Foster and Judith Lynch
- 1997: Michelle Traczuk and Beverly Schwartz
- 1998: Virginia Tate
- 1999: Cynthia Jaffe
- 2000: Shannon O'Neill and Stacey Transue
- 2001: Stephen D. Honouwal
- 2002: Nicole M. Randazzo
- 2003: Dawn H. Feldman
- 2004: Justine Mansour and Sara R. Simon
- 2005: Megan P. Ryan
- 2006: Amy Egan
- 2007: Caitlyn McLaverty and Nicole Redcay
- 2008: Bridget Kavitsky
- 2009: Adina Gastwirth and Deana M. Miller
Carole J. Simon Award. Awarded to the graduating Occupational Therapy student who most clearly typifies the values of caring, knowledge, nurturance and professionalism.
- 1997: Ronald S. Domeracki
- 1998: Virgina C. Tate
- 1999: Jennifer Kauterman
- 2000: Deborah M. Schwartz
- 2001: Danielle C. Paffett
- 2002: Gloria J. Rein
- 2003: Jeanine M. Lloyd
- 2004: Yisun Cho
- 2005: Catherine Blount Crawford
- 2006: Claudia Brochinsky
- 2007: Mary Vanesko
- 2008: Tameka Johnson
- 2009: Anne-Ashley Field
Amy D. Goldring Memorial Award. Initiated by the Occupational Therapy class of 1999 in memory of their classmate. It is awarded to the student who exemplifies the professional and personal qualities of perseverance, selflessness, creativity, vitality and humor.
- 1999: Ilana Gallagher
- 2000: Lisa A. Hornberger
- 2001: Suzanne Casella
- 2002: Christina F. Varner
- 2003: Alisha Morton
- 2004: Natalie A. Sandiford
- 2005: Kathryn A. Wien
- 2006: Kristin Ehmann
- 2007: Heather Haggerty
- 2008: Keith Parker
- 2009: Deana M. Miller
Elizabeth Tiffany Award. Awarded to a student who demonstrates leadership qualities, and who has the potential ability to move the profession forward.
Academic Scholarship Award . Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Scholarship.
Recent Thesis Completed
Giller, Susanne Herbert (January, 2006) A study of peripheral blood flow, skin conductance and heart rate during the sit to stand test in adults with sensory modulation dysfunction.
Moya Kinnealey and Kristie Koenig
Johnson, Arley (January, 2006) Impact of occupational therapy level II fieldwork students on productivity and time utilization in clinical fieldwork site.
Judith Perinchief and C. Thomas North
Ma, Muoi (May, 2006) Sensory defensiveness and social supports.
Moya Kinnealey and Ruth Farber
Paffett, Danielle (May, 2006) An exploratory study of the outcomes of individuals with neurological conditions receiving occupational therapy and botulinum toxin for spasticity management.
Judith Perinchief and C. Thomas North
Tyszka, Andrea Carr (May, 2006) Exploration of health promoting behaviors, health-related quality of life, and role participation of women with Multiple Sclerosis.
Ruth Farber and Moya Kinnealey
Gagajewski, Stephen (August, 2006) Sensory processing and regulatory skills as protective factors to enhance resiliency.
Moya Kinnealey and Kristie Koenig
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