OTA Faculty Page
The faculty views the students as learners who are intrinsically motivated by the need for self-esteem, the desifre to achieve, the urge to grow, the satisfaction of accomplishment, the need to know something specific, and/or curiosity. Learning is facilitated when activities are goal-directed, purposeful, and meaningful for the learner. An active process which involves the learner and includes hands-on and problem-solvcing experiences is very benefiecial for learning. By working collaboratively with the sutdents, the faculty develops educational programs that meet the student's learning needs. |
Susan M. Hussey,OTR (Program Coordinator/Associate Professor, OT Assistant Program at SCC)
Sue graduated from San Jose State University with a M.S. in Occupational Therapy and has a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Santa Clara. She has achieved a NDT Adult Hemi Certification. She was lecturer in Biomedical Engineering in addition to Manager/Occupational Therapist of Client Services at the Assistive Device Center at CSU Sacramento. She was also Staff Occupational Therapist at American River Rehab Center. Professionally she is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Occupational Therapy Association of California and RESNA, an interdisciplinary association for the advancement of assistive technology. Sue has collaborated on two OT texts: Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practices (with A.M. Cook); Introduction to Occupational Therapy (with B Sabonis Chafee); as well as numerous publications and conference papers. Teaches OTA 50,51,56,57,98A
Lynette Beadles,COTA,OTR (Adjunct Instructor)
Lynette graduated with a B.S. from the College of St. Katherine's. She heads the Mountain Valley Chapter of the Occupational Therapy Association of California. In addition to teaching at SCC, she is in private practice and also owns Ramkota Health Services which provides OT Therapy. Teaches OTA 52L,55
Ada Boone,COTA (Adjunct Intructor)
Ada graduated from SCC with an A.S. in Occupational Therapy. She has a B.S from Rochester Institute of Technology and is currently in the Graduate Program in Special Education at CSU Sacramento. In addition to her work at SCC, she instructs adult education at Easter Seals for brain injured adults. Ada has worked for several area schools, colleges, hospitals and private rehab centers. Teaches OTA 53,54,55
Suzy Campbell,OTR/BCP (Adjunct Instructor)
Suzy graduated from Colorado State University, is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is a certified Brain Gym Consultant. She has many years working in private practice pediatrics. In addition to working at SCC, Suzy consults for the local school districts. Her primary emphasis is in school-based therapy. Teaches OTA 58
Marlene VanVliet,COTA (Fieldwork Coordinator and Adjunct Instructor)
Marlene graduated from SCC with an A.S. in Occupational Therapy. She practices as a COTA in a local acute care hospital. She also is experienced in home health and long term care as well as being a membership chair in OTAC (Occupational Therapy Association of California). Teaches OTA 57 Lab,98B
Kathryn Whipple,COTA (Laboratory Assistant)
Kathryn graduated from SCC with an A.S. in Occupational Therapy, has a B.S. from CSU Sacramento in journalism and also has an A.S. in Arts from Diablo Valley College. Kathryn primarily works with geriatrics, pediatrics (birth to 3), and school systems. With her husband, she also runs a local wheelchair and gurney van transportation business. Assists in OTA 58 Lab
Paul Whitney,OTR (Adjunct Instructor)
Paul obtained a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of New England and a M.S. in Health Science from San Francisco State University. In addition to instructing at SCC, Paul is a certified hand therapist and is practicing at a local hospital-based hand therapy clinic. Teaches OTA 52
Janis Wong,OTR (Adjunct Instuctor)
Janis graduate from San Jose State University with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy and also has a Masters in Public Health Administration from the University of San Francisco. She has treated TBI patients and has experience in management positions, home health, skilled nursing rehabiltion, acute care and hand rehabilitation. In addition to intructing at SCC, Janis is involved in the Activity Coordinator program at American River College and is a self-help instructor for the Arthritis Foundation. Teaches OTA 56
