Lisa Tekell
Lisa Tekell, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Director of Capstone and Research, Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program
Preferred Occupations: attending sporting events, hosting social gatherings, playing cards, attending theater performances and concerts, traveling, participating in Bible studies, and church events
Education
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – St. Augustine, Florida
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, St. Ambrose University – Davenport, Iowa
Clinical Interests and Expertise: Geriatrics, Cancer, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Education, Grant Funding, Collaboration, Foster Care, and Family Services
Professional Memberships: American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA)
Courses Taught: Research, Leadership, Occupation Centered Practice in Community Health, Conceptual Foundations, Fieldwork, Program Management, Case Management, Mentorship, and Doctoral Capstone
Research Interests: Community Practice, Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Care, Arts in Healthcare, and Low Vision
Selected Publications
- Ashcraft, R., Lynch, A.K., & Tekell, L. (Eds.). (2019). Best practices in supporting students with childhood trauma. In G. F. Clark, J. E. Rioux, & B. E. Chandler (Eds.), Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Schools (2nd ed., pp. 243-251). AOTA Press.
- Lynch, A. Ashcraft, R. & Tekell, L. (2021) Trauma, occupation, and participation: Foundations and population considerations in occupational therapy. AOTA Press.
Co-Authored Chapters within this Book:
- Tekell, L., & Schwab, L. Vital collaborations with other providers. (pp. 53-75).
- Tekell, L., Lynch, A., & Ashcraft, R. Trauma-informed occupational considerations within the context of adoption, foster care, and group homes. (pp. 141-158).
- Whiting, C.C., & Tekell, L. Trauma and occupational therapy’s role in schools and education. (pp. 317-337).
- Tekell, L. (2008, August 4). In the Dominican Republic. Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, 24 (16), 38-40, 43.
Honors and Awards:
- 2013 – Alpha Eta National Honor Society of Allied Health Sciences