Occupational Therapy, Program Director
dornerx@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Curriculum Vitae
Education
- Ed.D., Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University, Nashville
- M.Ed. Educational Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle
- B.S. Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Teaching Area
- Occupational Therapy Intervention throughout Adulthood
- Functional Neuroscience
- Policy Analysis and Systems of Service Provision
- Level I Fieldwork III
- Environmental assessment and modification to promote access for persons with disabilities at home and in their communities
Research
- Maintaining safety and participation for community-dwelling older adults living with clutter
- Promoting health and well-being for older adults with chronic illness and disability
- Engagement in Dance for Parkinson’s Disease as a meaningful occupation
- Occupational therapy student professional development
Hobbies
- Singing
- Gardening
- Exercising
- Hiking
- Reading
- Visiting family and friends
- Professional and political advocacy