Occupational Therapy

Student/Alumni

Masters in Occupational Therapy (MOT) Students, Class of 2007

GRADUATION AWARDS – MOT CLASS OF AUGUST, 2006

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.

Awarded To:  Deborah Berruti and Krista Varkey            

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.

Awarded To:  Amy Egan                                       

Carole J. Simon Award.  Awarded to the graduating Occupational Therapy student who most clearly typifies the values of caring, knowledge, nurturance and professionalism.

Awarded To: Claudia Brochinsky       

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.

Awarded To:  Kristin Ehmann                   

Elizabeth Tiffany Award.  Awarded to a student who demonstrates leadership qualities, and who has the potential ability to move the profession forward. 

Awarded To: Aimee Burney

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