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1 Curriculum Vitae Christine Teeters Myers Address: Department of Occupational Therapy Dizney 103, 521 Lancaster Avenue Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Phone & Education: Office: Dizney 201: (859) PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences University of Kentucky 2000 MS, Occupational Therapy University of Florida 1995 BS, Occupational Therapy University of Florida Professional Experience: Present Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Coordinator Eastern Kentucky University Present Associate Professor (tenured 2010) Eastern Kentucky University Assistant Professor Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Occupational Therapy Visiting Assistant Professor Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Occupational Research Assistant University of Kentucky, Human Development Institute Occupational Therapist OT 4 Kids, Crystal River, FL Occupational Therapist Morris Child Development Center, Gainesville, FL Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1

2 Awards and Honors: Kentucky Graduate Scholarship University of Kentucky Floyd H. Wright Trust Scholarship College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky 2003 Doctoral Student Scholarship Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association 2000 Phi Kappa Phi University of Florida 1998 Occupational Therapist of the Year Shands Hospital at the University of Florida 1995 Hollis Sammons Award for Writing University of Florida, Department of Occupational Therapy 1995 Jane Slaymaker Leadership Award University of Florida, Department of Occupational Therapy Editorial and Review Activities: Present Reviewer, American Journal of Occupational Therapy Licensures and Certifications: Present License, Kentucky Board of Licensure in Occupational Therapy Present Certification in Sensory Integration, Western Psychological Services Present Item Writer, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc Present License, Florida Board of Occupational Therapy 2

3 Courses Taught: Directed Student Learning: OTS 341 Level I Fieldwork OTS 515 Early Child Sensorimotor Development OTS 715 Early Child Sensorimotor Development OTS 730 OT in Early Childhood Programs OTS 822 OBP II: Health Systems OTS 824 OBP II: Health Care Practice OTS 864 Early Childhood Practice OTS 871 Professional Seminar II OTS 896 Non-thesis Contribution OTS 901 OTD Leadership Seminar Present Doctoral Advisory Committee Chair, University of Kentucky, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: Kelly Leigers Present Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, University of Kentucky, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: Enrique Smith-Forbes Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, University of Kentucky, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: Karen Summers. Graduate Capstone Project Advisor for 6 students, "Exploring the Clinical Utility of the COPM as an Outcome Measure for a Short Term Transition to Preschool Program" Graduate Capstone Project Advisor for 8 students, "Using Individualized Outcome Measures to Evaluate the Transition to Preschool Program ". Graduate Capstone Project Advisor for 7 students, "Caregiver Concerns and Program Outcomes Related to Preschool Transition". 3

4 Publications: Book Chapters Myers, C. T., Case-Smith, J., & Cason, J. (accepted). Early intervention. In J. Case-Smith and J. O'Brien (Ed.), Occupational Therapy for Children, 7th ed.. Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier. Myers, C. & Podvey, M. (2013). Early childhood transitions. In B. Chandler & G. Frolek- Clark, (Eds.), Best Practices in School Occupational Therapy. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press. Myers, C. T., Stephens, L., & Tauber, S. (2010). Early intervention. In J. Case-Smith and J. O Brien (Eds.), Occupational Therapy for Children (6 th ed.). Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier. Pierce, D., Munier, V., Myers, C. T. (2008). The power of object play for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays. In D. Parham and L. Fazio (Eds.), Play in Occupational Therapy for Children (2nd ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. Myers, C. T., O Brien, S. P., Pierce, D., Thompson, M. (2007). Using occupation by design to synthesize across multiple models for services to children and families. In S. Dunbar (Ed.), Occupational therapy models for intervention with children and families. Thorofare, NJ: Slack. Refereed Journal Articles Schneck, C. M., Brandenburger-Shasby, S., Myers, C. T., & Smith, M. A. (2012). The Effectiveness of the Handwriting Without Tears program in a first grade classroom. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 5(1), Myers, C. T., Schneck, C. M., Effgen, S. K., McCormick, K. M., Shasby, S. B. (2011). Factors associated with therapists involvement in children s transition to preschool. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, Myers, C. T., Effgen, S. K., Blanchard, E., Southall, A., Wells, S., Miller, E. (2011). Factors Influencing Physical Therapists Involvement in Preschool Transitions. Physical Therapy, 91(5), Pierce, D., Munier, V., Myers, C. T. (2009). Informing early intervention through an occupational science description of infant-toddler interactions with home space. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(3), Myers, C. T. (2008). Descriptive study of occupational therapists participation in early childhood transitions. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(2), Effgen, S. K., Myers, C. T., Myers, D. (2007). National distribution of physical and occupational therapists serving children with disabilities in educational environments. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, XXVI(1),

5 Rous, B., Myers, C. T., Stricklin, S. B. (2007). Strategies for supporting transitions of young children with special needs and their families. Journal of Early Intervention, 30(1), Myers, C. T. (2007). The role of independent therapy providers in the transition to preschool. Journal of Early Intervention, 29(2), Myers, C. T. (2006). Exploring occupational therapy and transitions for young children with special needs. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 26(3), Myers, C. T., Effgen, S. K. (2006). Physical therapists participation in early childhood transitions. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 18(3), Myers, C. T., Yuen, H. K., Walker, K. F. (2006). The use of infant seating devices in child care centers. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(5), Journal Articles Gibson, R. W., Nochajski, S. M., Schefkind, S., Myers, C. T., Sage, J., Marshall, A. C. (2010). The role of occupational therapy in transitions across the lifespan. OT Practice (June 28, 2010), Periodicals Myers, C. T. (2005). Accessing helpful transition resources on the internet. Transition Alert. Myers, C. T. (2005). The NGA task force on school readiness issues final report: Implications for early childhood transitions. Transition Alert. Consumer Publications Conaboy, K. S., Davis, N. M., Myers, C. T., Nochajski, S., Sage, J., Schefkind, S., Schoonover, J. (2008). FAQ: Occupational therapy s role in transition services and planning. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association. Conaboy, K. S., Davis, N. M., Myers, C. T., Nochajski, S., Sage, J., Schefkind, S., Schoonover, J. (2008). Transitions for children and youth: How occupational therapy can help. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association. Technical Report Rous, B., Myers, C. T. (2006). Strategies for supporting transitions for young children with special needs. Lexington: University of Kentucky, Human Development Institute, National Early Childhood Transition Center. Works in Progress: Podvey, M.C. & Myers, C.T. (in press). Early childhood transitions. In M. Orentlicher, R. Gibson and S. Schefkind (Eds). Occupational therapy and transitions: A cross-system perspective. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press. 5

6 Refereed Presentations (Papers): Howell, D.M., Myers, C., Wittman, P. (Jun 2013). Understanding boundaries: Interprofessional role perceptions of clinicians and preservice students in schools and early intervention. Poster, Collaborating Across Borders IV. Vancouver, Canada. Howell, D.M., Myers, C.T., & Wittman, P. (Apr 2013). Interprofessional role perceptions of clinicians and preservice students in schools and early intervention. Poster, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. Howell, D. M., Myers, C. T., & Wittman, M. P. (November, 2011). Online preservice training in early intervention and school-based practice: Understanding interprofessional role perception and communication. Collaborating Across Borders III, Tucson, AZ. O'Brien, S. P., Effgen, S., Kleinert, J., & Myers, C. T. (May, 2011). Collaboration and interinstitutional offerings: Enhancing online learning with Campus Pack. Kentucky 2011 Converging Trends in Teaching and Learning Conference, Erlanger, KY. Myers, C. T. (2010, April). Moving on up: An occupation-based approach to transition planning in early childhood. AOTA 2010 Annual Conference & Expo, Orlando, FL. Marshall, A., Myers, C., & Pierce, D. (2008, October). A century of the therapeutic use of the physical environment of occupation to influence health. Society for the Study of Occupation: USA Annual Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL. McCormick, K., Schuster, J., & Myers, C. (2008, February). Increasing evidence-based knowledge through a shared conceptual framework. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. Myers, C. T. (2007, September). Early childhood transitions: Research and the OT role. Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Somerset, KY. Shasby, S., Schneck, C., & Teeters, C. (2004, September). Second annual school-based practice forum. Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Elizabethtown, KY. O Brien, S. & Teeters, C. (2004, September). STEP-SI: Is this a new dance step? Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Elizabethtown, KY. Teeters, C. (2001, March). Infant positioning practices in child care facilities. Florida Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 6

7 Refereed Presentations (Posters): Myers, C.T., O Brien, S.P., Effgen, S.K., & Kleinert, J. (2013). Teaching interprofessional collaboration: Using Online Education Across Institutions. Poster session presented at the 2013 AOTA/NBCOT Education Summit, Atlanta, GA. Myers, C.T. (April, 2012). Using embedded interventions to support school readiness in the transition to preschool program. Poster session presented at the AOTA 2012 Annual Conference & Expo, Indianapolis, IN. O'Brien, S. P., Effgen, S., Myers, C. T., & Kleinert, J. (September, 2011). Collaboration in Web 2.0: An inter-institutional case study. Poster session presented at the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY. Myers, C. T., Howell, D. M., & Wittman, M. P. (April, 2011). Online pre-service training in early intervention and school-based practice: Understanding interprofessional role perception and communication. Poster session presented at the AOTA 2011 Annual Conference & Expo, Philadelphia, PA. Myers, C. T. (April, 2011). Exploring the use of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure for a short-term preschool transition program: A pilot study. Poster session presented at the AOTA 2011 Annual Conference & Expo, Philadelphia, PA. Myers, C. T., Effgen, S. K., Wells, S., Blanchard, E., Southhall, A., & Wilford, E. (2009, June). Factors predicting physical therapists' involvement and facilitation of involvement in early childhood transitions. Poster session presented at the Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, Baltimore, MD. Myers, C. T. (2006, September). The role of occupational therapists in early childhood transitions. Poster session presented at the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY. Myers, C. T. (2006, April). The role of occupational therapists in early childhood transitions. Poster session presented at the AOTA 2006 Annual Conference & Expo, Charlotte, NC. Myers, C. T. & Rous, B. (2005, September). Perspectives on early childhood transition practices: Implications for occupational therapy. Poster session presented at the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Paducah, KY. Myers, C. T. & Rous, B. (2005, May). Perspectives on early childhood transition practices: Implications for occupational therapy. Poster session presented at the AOTA 2005 Annual Conference & Expo, Long Beach, CA. Effgen, S. K., Myers, C. T., & Myers, D. (2005, February). National distribution of physical and occupational therapists serving children with disabilities in educational environments. Poster session presented at the American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections' Meetings, New Orleans, LA. 7

8 Rous, B. & Teeters, C. (2004, December). Best practices in early childhood transitions. Poster session presented at the Division for Early Childhood National Conference, Chicago, IL. Teeters, C. (1999, October). Occupational therapy intervention for infants receiving heart transplants. Poster session presented at the Great Southern Occupational Therapy Conference, Destin, FL. Teeters, C. (1999, March). Occupational therapy intervention for infants receiving heart transplants. Poster session presented at the Florida Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Invited Presentations: Baltisberger, J. A., Myers, C. T. (2012). "Sensory Processing in Children", Kentucky SEED New Community Gathering, Lexington, KY O'Brien, S. P. & Myers, C. T. (August, 2012). Fine motor skills in play and daily routines Infant-Toddler Institute, Lexington, KY. (3 hour workshop) Myers, C. T. (February, 2012). How participation with the CAT helped enhance critical thinking in the classroom. QEP Celebration, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY. Effgen, S. K. & Myers, C. T. (September, 2011). Critical transitions: Impacting the future of the young child and family. Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference, American Physical Therapy Association, Anaheim, CA. O'Brien, S. P. & Myers, C. T. (August, 2011). Structuring sensory needs of infants, toddlers, and families in context Infant-Toddler Institute, Lexington, KY. (3 hour workshop) Myers, C. T. & O'Brien, S. P. (August, 2011). Understanding sensory processing: Strategies to support the needs of infants, toddlers, and families Infant-Toddler Institute. Lexington, KY. (3 hour workshop) Kleinert, J., Myers, C. T., O Brien, S. & Effgen, S. (March, 2011). Panel Discussion on Related Services in Rural Early Intervention and Schools. 2nd Annual Meeting the Therapy Needs of Infants, Toddlers, and Children with Disabilities in Rural Communities, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY. Myers, C. T. & O Brien, S. (November, 2011). Making sense of it: Sensory processing strategies for young children and families. The 45th Annual Exceptional Children s Conference, Louisville, KY. (3 hour workshop) O Brien, S. & Myers, C. T. (November, 2010). Constructing sensory-based learning environments: Sensory processing for children. Kentucky Association for Early Childhood Education Annual Conference, Richmond, KY. (6 hour workshop) 8

9 Myers, C. & O Brien, S. (August 2010). Understanding sensory processing: Strategies to support the needs of infants, toddlers, and families Infant-Toddler Institute, Lexington, KY. (3 hour workshop) Myers, C., O Brien, S. & Shasby, S. (November 2009). Making sense of it: Sensory processing strategies for young children and families. The 44th Annual Exceptional Children s Conference, Louisville, KY. (3 hour workshop) Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research: Professional Activities: Schneck, C. M. (Principal), Myers, C. T. (Co-Principal), Effgen, S. (Co-Principal), ( ). PREPaRE: Preparing Related Services Personnel for Rural Employment. Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, $1,179,174. Effgen, S. (Principal), Myers, C. T. (Co-Principal), Kleinert, J. O. (Co-Principal), ( ). "PREPaRE: Preparing Related Services Personnel for Rural Employment", Sponsored by Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, $738, Myers, C. T. (Principal), (December 1, December 31, 2011). "University-Funded Scholarship Grant Program: Faculty Mini-Grant", Sponsored by Division of Sponsored Programs, Eastern Kentucky University, $1, Strategic Area: Birth to Preschool Myers, C. T., ( ). "Endowed Chair Fellowship", Sponsored by Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Occupational, $1, Present Membership Only, EKU Staff Grievance Committee 2012 Present Chair, OTD Ad Hoc Subcommittee Present Membership Only, MS Curriculum Subcommittee Present Membership Only, Non-Tenure Faculty Evaluation Committee Present Membership Only, CHS Alumni Affairs Committee Present CONNECT: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge, Expert Panel Member and Guest Blogger (The Role of Therapy Providers in Early Childhood Transitions) Present Coordinator, Transition to Preschool Program. 9

10 Present Membership Only, Academic Practice Committee Present Membership Only, Admissions Committee Present Membership Only, American Occupational Therapy Association, Transition Task Group Present Officer, Development Committee, Chair Present Membership Only, Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) Committee, Kentucky Early Intervention System Present Membership Only, Department Outcomes Committee Present Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association, Education Chair and Executive Board Member (appointed 2010) Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association, Education Chair and Executive Board Member (appointed 2010) Present American Occupational Therapy Association Membership Only, EKU QEP Advisory Committee Membership Only, OTD Workgroup Membership Only, Curriculum Committee. June August 2010 Membership Only, Workgroup on Integrative Therapy Services National Certification Board for Occupational Therapy, Item Writer for National Occupational Therapy Examination

11 Membership Only, Non-Tenure Faculty Evaluation Committee. January May 2008 Membership Only, EKU-OT Ph.D. Special Task Group Steering Committee Membership Only, Kentucky Early Intervention System Practice Support Workgroup. Public/Community June Present Coordinator, Transition to Preschool (TOPS) Program, Coordinator. Responsibilities include coordination of the program which is a collaboration between Richmond Head Start, Madison County Schools, Kentucky's Early Intervention System (First Steps), and several departments from EKU (Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Psychology, and Family and Consumer Sciences). 11