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Lynn Foord-May PH.D, M.Ed, P.T.
Director of Division of Online Teaching and Learning
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

B.S. Middlebury College
M.S.P.T. Duke University
M.Ed. Cambridge College
Ph.D. Walden University
lynn.foord-may@simmons.edu

Dr. Foord-May earned as M.S. in physical therapy and an M.Ed. in counseling. She also holds a PhD in Educational Technology. Dr. Foord-May is the Director of the Division of Online Teaching and Learning for the School for Health Studies and manages the DPT Bridge program. She also teaches the professional seminars in the DPT program and courses in the Health Professions Education program in SHS. Dr. Foord-May is also nationally known for her work with educators in teaching professional behaviors to entry-level physical therapy students, and is the co-author of Opportunity Favors the Prepared: A Guide to Facilitating the Development of Professional Behaviors.


Shelley Goodgold, Sc.D., P.T.
Professor and Acting Department Chair
B.S. New York University
M.S. and Sc.D. Boston University
shelley.goodgold@simmons.edu

Dr. Shelley Goodgold is a tenured professor with over 25 years of experience in a wide variety of clinical settings. Dr. Goodgold's areas of expertise include pediatric physical therapy, motor learning, application of theory & research to practice, evidence-based health care, and wellness promotion/healthy lifestyle. Achieving state and national recognition for her scholarly endeavors, Dr. Goodgold received the 2002 Massachusetts Research Award and the 2003 Research Award from the Pediatric Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Goodgold has also received national acclaim and extensive media attention for her promotion of backpack safety, including an appearance on national television. Additionally, Dr. Goodgold is an editorial board member of two professional journals, Pediatric Physical Therapy and Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.

Z. Annette Iglarsh Ph.D., MBA, P.T.
Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy
Professor, Physical Therapy
B.S., Health, Physical Education and Recreation, City College of NY
B.S., Physical Therapy Upstate Medical Center
MAT, Individualized Education, Alaska Methodist University
MBA, Executive Health Care Management, Loyola College of Maryland
PhD, Stress Management and Psycho-physiological Medicine, University of Maryland
annette.iglarsh@simmons.edu

Dr. Iglarsh joined the faculty at Simmons College in July 2007 as the new Chair of the Physical Therapy Department in the School for Health Studies. She has been an active physical therapist for over 30 years.  During this time she has practiced in academic, outpatient, acute, industrial, long-term care, and corporate healthcare settings.  She has been elected to numerous state and national American Physical Therapy positions, including two terms as a member of the Board of Directors, and is a member of the Committee on Ethics and Legislation of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.  Nationally known for her work in leadership, ethics and business management, Dr. Iglarsh has presented over 180 lectures nationally and internationally to healthcare practitioners, professional associations, academicians, students and corporate entities.  Her numerous publications include two textbooks.  She has completed an NIH/ University of Pittsburg Fellowship in Survival Skills and Ethics, the Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration at Bryn Mawr College and the Bioethics Intensive Institute at the Kennedy Center at Georgetown University. Her scholarly work focuses on Ethics, Responsible Conduct in Research, Leadership and Mentorship.

Stephanie Johnson, Ed.D.,MBA
, P.T.
Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education
B.S. Simmons College
Ed.D. Nova Southeastern
MBA University of Houston
stephanie.johnson@simmons.edu

Ms. Johnson's areas of interest are clinical education, management, and professional development. She is the Director of Clinical Education for the Physical Therapy program and is an active member of the New England Consortium of Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education. Working with other clinical educators in the region, she has participated in a number of research projects related to clinical education for physical therapy students. Ms. Johnson has presented her research at state and national conferences, as well as through publication. She has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), serving continuously in either elected or appointed positions at both the local and national level for over 25 years. Ms. Johnson brings her expertise in management and experience in the APTA to the curriculum, and encourages and guides students' involvement in the professional association.

Justin Jones DPT,MSPT,OCS,P.T.
Assistant Clinical Professor
B.S. University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MSPT Simmons College
DPT Simmons College
justin.jones@simmons.edu

Justin is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and has worked in a variety of outpatient clinical and management positions during his career. His clinical interests include orthopedics and sports medicine. Justin's primary teaching responsibilities will be in the musculoskeletal portion of the curriculum.  In addition to his teaching responsibilities he will maintain his outpatient clinical practice in a hospital based clinic.

Sheri R. Kiami, DPT,MSPT,P.T.
Clinical Instructor
B.S. Biological Sciences, Cornell University
MSPT Simmons College
DPT (S) Simmons College   Instructor Kiami joined Simmons College in December 2006.  She has worked as a physical therapist for the past nine years in a variety of clinical settings including acute care, intensive care, long term care and sub-acute rehabilitation.  Her clinical interests include adult neurological patients, dementia care and geriatrics. She is also interested in the area of health and wellness promotion, and has designed and implemented community health education events.  She continues to work in Boston at a mixed long term care, sub-acute rehab and dementia residential care facility in addition to her teaching responsibilities at Simmons College.
sheri.kiami@simmons.edu

 

Clare Safran-Norton, Ph.D.,M.S., O.C.S., P.T.
Assistant Professor
B.S. Northeastern University
M.S. Boston University
M.S. University of Massachusetts
clare.safrannorton@simmons.edu

Clare E. Safran-Norton received her advanced master's degree in sports physical therapy from Boston University, and a master's degree in gerontology from the University of Massachusetts. She is a board-certified orthopaedic physical therapist with over 15 years of experience in a wide variety of clinical settings. Professor Safran-Norton's areas of expertise include orthopaedics, sports, women's health and gerontological physical therapy. Her current research is focused on the physical and social determinants of "aging in place." Her primary academic responsibility is teaching in the musculoskeletal curriculum. In addition to teaching, Ms. Safran-Norton maintains an active involvement as mentor and guide to students participating in community service-related activities such as the Boston Marathon.

Part-time Physical Therapy Faculty

The School for Health Studies is proud and fortunate to have the support of highly qualified part-time faculty who provide valuable mentoring, teaching, and research. Areas of expertise, interests and/or teaching are indicated below.

Donna Behr, D.P.T., P.T.
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Musculoskeletal

Sarah Bolus, D.P.T., P.T.
Simmons College
Acute care, orthopedics, health and wellness, musculoskeletal

Lisa Doyle, M.S., P.T.
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Neuromuscular

Joan Drevins, M.S., CCS, P.T.
Northeastern University
Cardiovascular-pulmonary

Mark Dynan, DPT, P.T.
Simmons College
Various topics in the first year curriculum of the professional program.

Claudia Levensen, M.S., CCS, P.T.
Northeastern University
Cardiovascular-pulmonary

Robin Ryan Marquez, M.S. CWS, P.T.
Texas Woman's University
Musculoskeletal, outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine

Jackie Mulgrew, CCS, P.T.
Diploma of Physiotherapy, Liverpool, England
Cardiovascular-pulmonary

Jaime Paz, M.S., P.T.
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Cardiovascular-pulmonary

Joanne Rivard, D.P.T., OCS, P.T.
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Musculoskeletal, orthopedics

Nancy Roberge, D.P.T., P.T.
Simmons College
Orthopedics, musculoskeletal, research

Kathleen Shillue, OCS, P.T.
Northeastern University
Musculoskeletal, orthopedics

Toni Tasker, D.P.T., OCS, P.T.
Simmons College
Orthopedics, cervicogenic headaches, musculoskeletal

Lynne Wiesel, M.S., P.T.
Boston University
Children with developmental disabilities, childbirth education, neuromuscular

Jonathan Wisco, Ph.D
Boston University
Cerebral cortical geometry, schizophrenia, tumor pathology, human anatomy, neuroantomy

Linda Wobeskya, M.S., P.T.
Boston University
Post-polio syndrome, human anatomy, musculoskeletal

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