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Lynn Foord PH.D, M.Ed, P.T.

Director of Division of Online Teaching and Learning
Assistant Professor of 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 earned as M.S. in physical therapy and an M.Ed. in counseling. She also holds a PhD in Educational Technology. Dr. Foord is the Director of the Division of Online Teaching and Learning for the School of Health Sciences 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 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.

Publications:

Books

  • The Effects of Changing Instructional Methods in Physical Therapy Education (Doctoral Dissertation).

Poster Presentation

  • Poster session at Mass Chapter of APTA, Instructor's Experience in Changing Instructional Methods in Physical Therapy Education.