Our Faculty

Martin Rice, PhD, OTR, FAOTA

Professor and Director
All Campuses
mrice7@twu.edu
940-898-2803

Education: BS, Pennsylvania State University; MS, Western Michigan University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University

Special Areas and Research Interests: Motor learning and motor control strategies that promote enhanced learning and efficient movement dynamics with respect to therapeutic occupation; “meaning” and its influence upon human movement and behavior; safe patient handling issues including required forces and upon caregivers during patient repositioning and transfers via manual techniques, mechanical lift systems.

Heather Roberts, PhD, OT

Associate Professor and Associate Director
Denton Campus
hroberts3@twu.edu
940-898-2801

Education: BSOT, Saint Louis University; MS Healthcare Administration, University of Texas at Arlington; PhD Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Pediatrics; cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities; constraint induced movement therapy; promoting evidence based practice

Michael Browne, MSOT, OTR, CHT

Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor
Denton Campus
mbrowne2@twu.edu
940-898-2801

Education: MS, Saginaw Valley State University

Specialty Areas: Orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, leadership, orthosis fabrication

Stefanie Casey, PhD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor
Denton Campus
scasey3@twu.edu
940-898-2801

Education: BA Psychology, University of Texas at Arlington; MOT Texas Woman's University; PhD Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Pediatric critical and acute care; standardized performance-based outcomes; evidence-based practice; functionally-based rehabilitation strategies for those diagnosed with heart conditions as children.

Claudette Fette, PhD, OTR

Clinical Professor
Denton Campus
cfette@twu.edu
940-898-2801

Education: BS, Texas Woman’s University; MS, University of North Texas; PhD, Texas Woman’s University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests Strength-based practice and assessment; Mental health promotion and early intervention; Psychosocial Rehabilitation; Family engagement and Wraparound; School-based practice and School Mental Health; Community-based practice and facilitating meaningful occupation

Camille Ko, OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIS

Assistant Clinical Professor
Denton Campus
cko2@twu.edu 
940-898-2809

Education: BS, Brigham Young; MOT, Texas Woman's University; OTD Texas Woman's University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Certified Brain Injury Specialist; LSVT BIG; Functional cognition; Community reintegration; Health Literacy

Hope McCarroll, OTD, OTR, BCP

Assistant Clinical Professor
Faculty Fieldwork Associate
Denton Campus
hmccarroll@twu.edu
940-898-2813

Education: B.S. in Child Development, Texas Woman's University; MOT, Texas Woman's University; Post-Professional OTD, Texas Woman's University

Specialty areas & Research interests: Pediatrics, School-based occupational therapy, handwriting, interprofessional education

Noralyn Pickens, PhD, OT, FAOTA, FNAP

Noralyn Davel Pickens is professor of Occupational Therapy and Associate Dean for Interprofessional Education and Strategic Initiatives in the College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing at Texas Woman’s University. Her research explores engagement in meaningful occupation across the lifespan, community-based participation, and the intersection of health, environment and aging. Pickens has led multi-disciplinary initiatives advancing interprofessional education (IPE), simulation-based learning and translational health research. Her scholarship integrates qualitative inquiry and applied practice to promote collaborative, person-centered care and workforce readiness.

Megan Price, OTD, OTR

Assistant Clinical Professor
Denton Campus
mprice13@twu.edu

Education: BS, Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California; MA, Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California; OTD, University of Southern California

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Pediatrics, sensory integration, DIRFloortime, hippotherapy, geriatric home health, interprofessional education, occupational therapy's role in literacy, and autism spectrum disorder

Kial-Ann Rasmussen, PhD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor
krasmussen1@twu.edu
940-898-2801

Education: BS, Mathematics, University of Minnesota Duluth; MOT, University of Missouri; PhD, Health and Rehabilitation Science, University of Missouri

Specialty Areas and Research Interests:  ALS and other spinal cord diseases, customizable assistive technology fabrication, 3d printing, evaluation and measurement

Asha Vas, PhD, OT, CBIST

Professor and Associate Director
Dallas Center
avas@twu.edu
214-689-7771

Education: BS, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; MOT, St. Catherine’s University, St. Paul, Minnesota; PhD, University of Texas at Dallas

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury, Translational Research, Cognitive Assessments, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Technology

Linda Barnett, OTD, MA, OTR, LSVT BIG®, IMH-E®

Associate Clinical Professor
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - Denton, Dallas, Houston
lindabarnett@twu.edu
214-689-7760

Education: BS, Texas Woman's University; MA, Texas Christian University; OTD, Texas Woman’s University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Pediatrics; early childhood intervention; spirituality and community partnerships

Lisa Griggs-Stapleton, PhD, OTR

Assistant Professor
Dallas Campus
lgriggsstapleton@twu.edu
214-689-7761

Education: BS, University of Texas at Arlington; MA, The Catholic University of America; MOT, University of New Mexico; PhD, Texas Woman’s University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: ADHD in children and adults, Improving health care through the use of large/big data; Qualitative research techniques, and Women's Health.

Lou Ann Hintz, PhD, OTR

PhD Coordinator/Assistant Professor
Dallas Center
lhintz@twu.edu
214-689-7782

Education: BS, Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University; MA, Occupational Therapy Administration, Texas Woman's University; PhD, Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Children and youth, school-based occupational therapy, multi-tiered systems of support, and occupational adaptation

Gretchen Johnson, OTD, OTR, CLT

Assistant Clinical Professor
Dallas Campus
gjohnson@twu.edu
214-689-7750

Education: BSR, Rehabilitation Services and Sociology, Stephen F. Austin State University; MS Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University; OTD Occupational Therapy, Marymount University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Adult physical dysfunction, stroke and TBI rehabilitation, return to work, lymphedema, developmental disabilities: Spina Bifida- lifespan of care 

Jennifer Martin, OTD, OTR, CHT, CLT

Associate Clinical Professor
Dallas Campus
jmartin28@twu.edu
214-689-7764

Education: B.S. Hearing and Speech Sciences, Ohio University; M.S. Occupational Therapy, College Misericordia; O.T.D. Occupational Therapy, Boston University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Adult physical dysfunction, hand therapy, oncology and non-oncology related lymphedema, and self-care adherence related to chronic illness

Gail A. Poskey, PhD, OTR, CNT

Associate Professor 
Dallas Center
gposkey@twu.edu
214-689-7763

Education: BS, East Central University; MOT, Texas Woman’s University; PhD, Texas Woman’s University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Pediatrics, Pediatric TBI and SCI, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), fatherhood, evidence based practice, and prevention of abusive head trauma

William Sit, PhD, OTR, BCPR

Clinical Professor 
Dallas Center 
ysit@twu.edu
214-689-7772

Education: Prof diploma, Hong Kong Polytechnic University; MA, PhD, Texas Woman’s University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Adult physical dysfunction; Hand Therapy; ICU critical care; Low vision; Stroke rehabilitation; kinesotaping & Certified Sensory Integration & Praxis Test

Anne Sullivan, PhD, OTR

Assistant Professor
Dallas Campus
asullivan6@twu.edu
Anne Sullivan
214-689-7754

Education: BA, College of Wooster;  MS University of Rochester; MOT, Texas Woman's University, PhD., Texas Woman's University 

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Transition to adulthood and independent living for adults with autism

Pei-Fen Chang, PhD, OTR

Professor and Associate Director
Houston Center
pchang@twu.edu
713-794-2132

Education: BS, National Taiwan University; MS, in Gerontology, University of Southern California; PhD, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Patient satisfaction and quality of life in persons with disabilities; Rehabilitation outcomes; Fall prevention for older adults in the community; Health disparities

Patricia Bowyer, EdD, MS, OTR, FAOTA

Professor
Houston Center
pbowyer@twu.edu
713-794-2130

Education: BA, Milligan College; Certificate in OT, Eastern Kentucky University; MS, Eastern Kentucky University; EdD, East Tennessee State University; Postdoctoral Research Affiliate, Johns Hopkins University; Postdoctoral Research associate, University of Illinois at Chicago

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Children and Youth as it relates to the Model of Human Occupation; assessment development specific to the Short Child Occupational Profile and Child Occupational Self Assessment as well as other MOHO based pediatric assessments; treatment effectiveness that is based on the Model of Human Occupation

Alvin Chung, OTD, OTR

Assistant Clinical Professor
Houston Center
cchung1@twu.edu
713-794-2128

Education: BFA, The University of Texas at Austin; MOT, Texas Woman's University; OTD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Special Areas and Scholarly Interests: Acute care/polytrauma in geriatric population, learning and teaching in academia. 

Christine E. Haines, PhD, OTR

Assistant Professor
Houston Campus
chaines@twu.edu
713-794-2128

Education: BS, Texas A&M University; MA, Health Psychology, Texas State University; MBA, Strayer University; PhD Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University 

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Polytrauma; Combat Service Member and  Veteran Healthcare Needs; Occupational Identity; International Development and Aid (serving populations directly affected by conflict)

Catherine Cooper Hay, PhD, OTR

PhD Coordinator/Associate Professor
Houston Campus
chay1@twu.edu
713-794-2112

Education: BS, University of California at Santa Barbara; MS, Tufts University; PhD, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Stroke and brain injury; patient centered outcomes in rehabilitation; cognition; sex differences in rehabilitation intervention and outcomes; Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist

Kristen McDaniel, OTD, MOT, OTR, CLT

Assistant Clinical Professor
Faculty Fieldwork Associate
Houston Campus
kmcdaniel12@twu.edu
713-794-2133

Education: BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; MOT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; OTD, Texas Woman’s University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Neuro rehab across the lifespan; spinal cord injury; lymphedema; head and neck lymphedema; LSVT BIG; autism spectrum disorder 

Ana Rice, MOT, OTD, OTR, CNT, NTMTC

Assistant Clinical Professor
Houston Campus
arice7@twu.edu
713-794-2128

Education: BBA, University of Texas Pan American; MOT, University of Texas Medical Branch; OTD Texas Woman's University

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Children who were born prematurely and their caregivers, children born with congenital heart defects, children who have feeding difficulties as a result of complex medical histories.

Supriya Sen, MS, OTD, OTR

Associate Clinical Professor
Houston Campus
ssen1@twu.edu
713-794-2131

Education: BS, BA, University of Queensland, AU; MS, La Trobe University, AU; OTD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Interprofessional education and collaborative care; Community based practice with focus on refugees/forced immigrants populations and underserved minority/immigrant populations; Work participation and Ergonomics; Culturally relevant/sensitive occupational therapy

Tanya Elizabeth Thomas, PhD, OTR

Assistant Professor
Houston Campus
tthomas61@twu.edu 
713-794-2134

Education: BS, Christian Medical College, India; MS, Colorado State University;  PhD, University of Western Ontario

Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Qualitative research; participatory action research; creative research methodologies; children and youth; children with disabilities; occupation-based social transformation; global health