CURRICULUM VITAE Deborah D. Pelletier, PT, MS

1 CURRICULUM VITAE Deborah D. Pelletier, PT, MS Springfield College Department of Physical Therapy 263 Alden Street Springfield, MA 01109 (413) 748-3590 Education: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford Hartford, CT 1990 to 1994 Management MS, Management,1994 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 1977 to 1981 Physical Therapy Bachelor of Science, 1981 Licensure Information/Registration Number: Connecticut Physical Therapy License #002858 Employment and Positions Held: Director of Clinical Education, 2010-present Professor of Physical Therapy 2014 Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy 1994 2007, Received tenure, 1999 Physical Therapy - Adjunct Faculty, 1992 1994 Springfield College Springfield, MA 1992 to Present Coordinator, Education - Rehabilitation Department, (1987-1991) Center Coordinator Clinical Education - Physical Therapy, (1985-1987) Staff Therapist, (1981 1987) Mount Sinai Hospital Hartford, CT 1981-1991

Peer Reviewed Publications: Applebaum D, Portney L, Kolosky L, McSorley O, Olimpio D, Pelletier D, Zupkus M. Building Physical Therapist Education Networks. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 2014. Nowakowski K, Kaufman R, Pelletier D. A Clinical Service Learning Model promotes mastery of Essential Competencies in Geriatric Physical Therapy. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2014;28(2):46-53. Tsoumas LJ, Pelletier DD. Integrating professional behavior development across a professional allied health curriculum. Journal of Allied Health. December 2007. Peer-Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations: Nowakowski K, Pelletier D, Kolosky L, Piraino D. Benefits of a structured clinical education student program used within a multi-site organization. Poster presentation at: Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, February 2014; Las Vegas, NV. Nowakowski K, Pelletier D. Using webinars to Increase Relationships with Clinical Faculty. Presentation at: Educational Leadership Conference (ELC), Portland OR. October 2013 Pelletier D, Nowakowski K, Grigely S. Interaction between cohorts of Doctoral Physical Therapy students during full-time and part-time clinical education experiences. Poster presentation at: Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, January 2013; San Diego, CA. Ellen Wetherbee, Olga McSorley, Mary Palaima, Deborah Pelletier, Donna Applebaum, Lee Nelson, Regina Kaufman. Rethinking Clinical Education: Focus Group Discussions on Financial Considerations. Platform presentation at: Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, January 2013; San Diego, CA. Mary Palaima, Deborah Pelletier, Olga McSorley, Ellen Wetherbee, Lee Nelson, Donna Applebaum, Regina Kaufman. Strengthening the Academic ad Clinical Education Partnership: Focus Group Discussions. Platform presentation at: Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, January 2013; San Diego, CA. Donna Applebaum, Lee Nelson, Mary Palaima, Deborah Pelletier, Ellen Wetherbee, Olga McSorley, Regina Kaufman. A Model for Academic and Clinical Collaboration to Manage Current and Future Challenges in Physical Therapy Clinical Education. Educational Session Program at: Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, January 2013; San Diego, CA.

Ellen Wetherbee, Olga McSorley, Mary Palaima, Deborah Pelletier, Donna Applebaum, Lee Nelson, Regina Kaufman. Focus Group Discussions: Meeting the challenges of contemporary clinical practices and clinical education. Platform presented at: Educational Leadership Conference (ELC), Greenwich, CT. October 2012. Kaufman RR, Nowakowski KA, Miller DJ, Pelletier DD. Sustainability of a community service learning program through integration into a physical therapy curriculum. Poster presentation at: The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Annual Conference; October 2010; Charlotte, NC. Kaufman R, Pelletier DD, Nowakowski K. Multiple meanings of participation in the stroke exercise group; community partners share their views. Poster presented at: APTA Conference and Exposition; June 2010; Boston, MA. Pelletier DD, Tsoumas LJ, Callery J. Service learning: connecting a mission statement to practice. Poster presented at: American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; February 2007; Boston, MA. Pelletier DD. Factors to consider while integrating children with disabilities into your group. Presentation at: Weaving Our Gifts National Religious Education Conference, October 2006; Farmington, CT. Tsoumas LJ, Pelletier DD. Student peer-to-peer interactions for professional behavior development in an entry-level curriculum. Poster presented at: Combined Sections Meeting; February 2006; San Diego, CA. Pelletier DD, Welles RC, Miller DJ, Taupier AS, Ramsey E. Library access to evidence: an essential prerequisite to evidence-based practice. Poster presented at: Physical Therapy 2005: Annual Conference & Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association; June 2005; Boston, MA,. Tsoumas LJ, Pelletier DD. Integrating professional behavior development across an entry-level PT curriculum. Presentation at: Physical Therapy 2005: Annual Conference & Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association; June 2005; Boston, MA,. Pelletier DD. Welcoming all how to welcome people with disabilities into the community. Presentation at: Weaving Our Gifts National Religious Education Conference; 2004; Farmington, CT. Pelletier DD. Working with people who have disabilities. Presentation at: Weaving Our Gifts National Religious Education Conference; 2002 Farmington, CT. Tsoumas LJ, Pelletier DD. Interdisciplinary decision making through team conferences - preparation for the current health care environment. Poster presented at: Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association; February 2000; New Orleans, LA.

Goldman-Smith S, Gorman J, Silk A, Trevett S, Pelletier, DD. Children s abandonment of personfirst language and adoption of stereotypical labels to describe persons with disabilities. Poster presented at: Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association; February 2000; New Orleans, LA. Pelletier DD. A community service project presented by physical therapy students to elementary school children to increase their awareness of persons with disabilities. Paper presented at: Scientific Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; 1998. Harrica B, Mazzeo J, Underwood A, Pelletier DD. A comparison of personality characteristics of physical therapists in pediatric, geriatric, and sports clinical specialties. Poster presented at: Scientific Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; 1998. Albanese C, Ginger M, Gingras T, Miller DJ, Pelletier DD. A comparison of predisposing risk factors in subjects with and without chronic low back pain. Poster presented at: Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association; 1998. Pelletier DD. Clinical case competency course: a transition to clinical education. Paper presented at: Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association; 1996. Abstracts: Albanese C, Ginger M, Gingras T, Miller DJ, Pelletier DD. A comparison of predisposing risk factors in subjects with and without chronic low back pain. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther. 1998; 27:83. Pelletier DD. A community service project presented by physical therapy students to elementary school children to increase their awareness of persons with disabilities. Phys Ther. 1998. Non-Peer Reviewed Publication: Weidner T, August J, Welles R, Pelletier D. Evaluating clinical skills in athletic therapy. Athletic Therapy Today. 1998;3:26-30. Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations: Pelletier DD, Applebaum D. Facilitating Excellence in Clinical Education. Presented at: NEC-ACCE Clinical Faculty Institute; Springfield MA; Nov 2012 Pelletier DD. Utilizing WebPortfolios as an Assessment. Presented at: Springfield College Faculty Institute Tool; January 2010. Pelletier DD. Welcoming All Welcoming Persons with Disabilities into the Community. Presented at: Diocese of Nashville; 2005; Nashville, TN. Pelletier DD.Clinical Education Handling Difficult Situations. Presented at: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital; 2001; Ludlow, MA. Pelletier DD. Utilizing the Clinical Performance Instrument. Presented at: Hartford Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital; 1999.

Pelletier DD. Implementing a Science Theme Across the Curriculum Utilizing Community Service Volunteers. Presented at: Faculty Development Workshop East Hartford - Glastonbury Magnet School; 1998; East Hartford, CT. Pelletier DD. Implementation of the Clinical Education 2:1 Model. Presented at: Gaylord Rehabilitation Hospital; 1997. Pelletier DD. Clinical Education: The 2:1 Model. Presented at: Hartford Hospital, 1995; Gaylord Rehabilitation Hospital, 1996; McLean Home and Rehabilitation Center; 1996. Pelletier DD. Clinical Education: Supervisory Methods and Feedback. Presented at: Connecticut Orthopedics; 1996. Pelletier DD. Clinical Education: Alternative Models. Presented at: St. Mary s Hospital; 1995. Pelletier DD. Continuing Education and Professionalism. Presented at: New England Student Conclave; 1992. Pelletier DD. Back Care Workshops. Presented at: The Hartford Insurance Group; 1992, 1993. Pelletier DD. Body Mechanics in Work Situations. Presented at: Greater Hartford Medical Records Employees; 1989. Pelletier DD. Clinical Instructor Workshop Panelist. Presented at: New England Consortium- Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education; 1989. Pelletier DD. Establishing a Common Performance Evaluation Tool for all New England Physical Therapy Students. Presented at: New England Consortium - Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education; 1988. Pelletier DD. Clinical Education Evaluation Forms and Procedures. Presented at: Connecticut Clinical Education Forum; 1988. Pelletier DD. Proper Stretching and Strengthening. Presented at: Jazzercise Regional Health Fair; 1987. Funded/In Review Grant Activity: DD Pelletier, Faculty Travel Grant, Spring 2014, Funded $900. Poster presentation at APTA National Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, NV DD Pelletier. Faculty Travel Grant, Spring 2013, Funded $900. Platform and Poster presentations at APTA National Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA RR Kaufman, DD Pelletier. Funded $2,500. Evaluation of the impact of the Integrated Clinical Education Experience portion of the curriculum

Summer Faculty Grant, Summer 2010 DD Pelletier. Faculty Travel Grant, Spring 2010, Funded $850. Poster presentation at APTA National Scientific Meeting, Boston RR Kaufman, DD Pelletier. Funded $320. Graduate Council College Research Grant, Springfield College Evaluation of the Impact of the stroke exercise group on participants and their family members, and evaluation of the educational impact of a service learning program across the curriculum. December 2008 DD Pelletier. Sabbatical Grant, Springfield College, one semester awarded Integrated Clinical Education Models Across New England Spring 2008, RR Kaufman, DD Pelletier. Co-authored grant for Service Learning Professional Development Springfield College, 2006, funded. D. Miller, DD Pelletier, K. Post. Co-authored grant for the purchase of Computer Based Software for Clinical Documentation. Appleton Grant, Springfield College, funded 2006 LJ Tsoumas, DD Pelletier, Reassigned Time Grant, Springfield College, three credits awarded Interdisciplinary Decision Making through Team Conferences. 1998 Membership in Scientific/Professional Honorary Societies: American Physical Therapy Association, 1992 to present. Connecticut Chapter Education Section member New England Consortium - Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education Chairperson, 2012 - present Member, Clinical Faculty Institute, 1994 - present Chair, Clinical Education Workshop Committee, 1995-1999 Member, Ad-Hoc Website Task Force, 2004 Consultative and Advisory Positions: Dean s Clinical Education Advisory Committee, University of Connecticut, 1988 1991 Book and Manuscript Reviewer, Prentice Hall Publishing Co., NJ, 1999-2007 Community Service: Invited Speaker: Professional Mentor Series: The High School Experience and Applying to College for Health Science Fields. A Better Chance (ABC) House, Glastonbury, CT, February 2010.

Volunteer, House of Bread; Hartford CT, 2008, 2009, 2010. Friends of Glastonbury Rowing Inc., 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,2012, 2013,2014. ABC House; Glastonbury, CT 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. Taste of Haiti; Hartford, CT, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,2014. Community Member, Technology Standards Committee, Town of Glastonbury, CT, 2006, 2007, 2008. Community Member, NEASC Accreditation Instructional Committee, Glastonbury High School, 2006, 2007, 2008. Volunteer Teacher, Religious Education Program, St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. Volunteer, Magnet School Funding Legislative Action Co-Chair, 2004. Volunteer, Walk Against Hunger Walkathon, 2004, 2005. Volunteer, MADD Walkathon, 2003. Member, Administrative Assistant Search Committee, St Paul Parish, Glastonbury CT, 2003. Volunteer, Science Field Studies, Two Rivers Middle Magnet School, East Hartford, CT, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005. Invited Volunteer, Representative to State Board of Education, Two Rivers Middle Magnet School, East Hartford, CT, 2003. Invited Volunteer, Two Rivers Middle Magnet School Orientation Committee Representative to State Board of Education, 2003. Volunteer Science and Math Family Challenge Day Committee, 2003. Presenter, Inventions for People who have Disabilities. Two Rivers Middle Magnet School, East Hartford CT, 2003 Presenter, Increasing Awareness of Persons with Disabilities. 12 Hours, Two Rivers Middle Magnet School, East Hartford CT, 2003. Facilitator, Increasing Awareness of Persons with Disabilities, Problem Solving Activities and Guest Speakers, East Hartford - Glastonbury Magnet School (K-6), East Hartford, CT, 2000; 2002. Advisor and Presenter. Persons with Disabilities Program (3 month duration), East Hartford- Glastonbury Magnet School (K-6), East Hartford, CT, 2000. Volunteer Instructor, Open Airways - American Lung Association s Education Program for Elementary School Aged Children, CT, 1999 to 2003. Career Speaker, East Longmeadow High School, East Longmeadow, MA, 1999. Organizer, Book Drive, Glastonbury, CT to benefit Springfield College Newman Club s Sean Valente Memorial to be established in Appalachia, KY, 1999. Mentor, High School Student (Winner of the National Gifted and Talented Invention Award), 1999. Mentor, St. Paul Parish Teen Mass and Social Activities, 1999 to 2003. Member, St. Paul Parish Council, President 2001-2003, 1999, 2002 (3 year elected terms). Member, Teacher Search Committee, East Hartford - Glastonbury Magnet School, Summer 1999. Volunteer Session Leader, Colonial Day Activities, East Hartford - Glastonbury Magnet School, 1999.

Advisor & Presenter. Graphing and Analyzing Data, Elementary Enrichment Group (4 month duration), 1999. Advisor & Presenter The Human Brain, Elementary Enrichment Group (2 month duration), 1998. Volunteer Assistant, Junior Children s Choir, St. Paul s Church, 1997 to 2002. Volunteer Teacher, Religious Education Program, St. Paul s Church, 1997 to 2003. Member, Principal Search Committee, 1997. Mentor, Playground for Children With Disabilities, Elementary Enrichment Class (grades 5& 6), 1997. Facilitator, Increasing Awareness of Persons With Disabilities, Problem Solving Activities and Guest Speakers, 1997. Advisor & Presenter. Persons With Disabilities Program (3 month duration), 1997. Chair, Children s Liturgy Committee, St. Paul s Church, 1996 2002. Parent Volunteer, Fitness Testing, East Hartford, 1996 2002. Member, Parent Teacher Organization, Committees: Science/Technology (Chair 1998/99, 1999/00), Fundraisers, Cultural Awareness, Accelerated Reading Program, Classroom Representative, Japanese, 1996 2002. Mentor, Playground for Children with Disabilities, Elementary Gifted Enrichment Class, 1995. Co-Chair, Mt. Club on Loon Unit Owner Association Scholarship Committee, 1995 Present. Member, Friends of Welles-Turner Library, 1995 2005. Volunteer, Crop Walk for Hunger, 1995; 1996. Volunteer Instructor, American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification classes Glastonbury Volunteer Ambulance Association, 1990; 1991; 1992; 1993; 1994; 1995; 1996. Weekly Volunteer, Glastonbury Health Care Center, 1988 1993. Presentation, Necessity of Math in Physical Therapy, Advanced Geometry High School Class, Winsted, CT 1998. Presenter: Communication Workshop, Peer Ministry Leadership Training, St. Paul Church, Glastonbury, CT 1998. Presenter: Bones and Joints Form and Function, East Hartford-Glastonbury Magnet School, Glastonbury, CT 1996. Increasing Awareness of Persons With Disabilities, Hartland Elementary School, Hartland, CT 1995. Bones, Today s Child, A Learning Center, Glastonbury, CT 1995. Presenter: Student Health Care Conference, Connecticut Association of Volunteer Services in Health Care Facilities, Wallingford, CT 1990. Invited Speaker: Rehabilitation Careers, East Granby High School, East Granby, CT, 1989. Invited Speaker: Healthy Ways to Keep House and Home, Senior and Retirement Expo, Hartford CT, 1988. Invited Speaker: Back Care and the Importance of Proper Posture, Medical Expo, 1987; 1988; 1989; 1990. Presenter: Proper Stretching for Winter Sports, Wintertainment 88, Hartford, CT, 1988. Invited Speaker: Rehabilitation Careers, Fox Middle School, Hartford, CT, 1988.

Presenter: Back Care and Injury Prevention, Blueridge Center dietary employees, Hartford, CT, 1988. Invited Speaker: Healthy Ways to Keep House and Home, Senior Citizen Centers, Greater Hartford, CT, 1988, 1987, 1986 Presenter: Importance of Stretching, Sports and Fitness Expo, Hartford, CT, 1985. Presenter: Stretching, Strengthening, and Sports Injuries, Sports and Fitness Expo, Hartford, CT, 1985. Presenter: Health Care Expo, Jewish Community Center, West Hartford, CT, 1982. Services to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions: Springfield College Member, Search Committee: PsyD Faculty position, 2012-2013 Member, College Moodle Champions, 2010-present Member, College E-Portfolio Task Force, 2013-present Member, College IPad Engaged Learning Initiative, 2013-present Member, College Curriculum Service Learning Sub-Committee, 2010-2013. SOAR Program, Freshmen Advisement, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2010, 2013, 2014.. Member, College Faculty Task Force on Best Practices in Service Learning, 2009-2011. Member, College Curriculum Committee, 2006-2008. Member, Faculty Senate, 2006-2008, 2013-present Member, College Faculty Development Committee, 2013-present Member, College Outcomes Task Force, 2005-present. NSO Book Group Facilitator, 2003. Faculty at large elected representative, College Trustees, Building and Grounds Committee, 1998 to 2001. College Admissions, Assisted at High School College Fair, Glastonbury, CT, 1999, 2006. Member, School of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies, Priorities Committee SASPS, 1998 to 1999. Chair, Ad Hoc Committee for Student Appeal, Physician Assistant Department, 1997. Member, Search Committee: Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies,1997. Member, Search Committee: Acting Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies, 1997. Member, Assisted Search Committee, Health Fitness Program, 1995. Member, New and Adjunct Faculty Orientation Committee, 1995. School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies Member, Clinical Education Committee, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. Member, School Visioning Committee (ad-hoc), 2010. Member, Clinical Education Task Force, 2007, 2008, 2009. Member, Interdisciplinary Task Force, 2007, 2008, 2009. Service Learning Activities Invited Volunteer Presenter. (also coordinated 26-34 SC student volunteers), Skeletal System Teaching Unit Structure and Function, Two Rivers Middle Magnet School, East Hartford CT, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010.

Invited Volunteer Presenter. (also coordinated 26 SC student volunteers), Skeletal System Teaching Unit Structure and Function, Math in Physical Therapy Measuring Joint Angles with Goniometers Two Rivers Middle Magnet School, East Hartford CT, 2006. Invited Volunteer Presenter. Careers in the Medical Field, Explorations in Science Summer Career / Education Expo, Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Science, Hartford CT, 2004. Volunteer Presenter. (also coordinated 6 SC student volunteers), Skeletal System Teaching Unit Structure and Function, Two Rivers Middle Magnet School, East Hartford CT, 2004. Volunteer Presenter. Physical Therapy Profession School to Career Stairway to Success Program, Freedman Elementary School, Springfield MA, 2004. Volunteer Presenter. Math in Physical Therapy Using Goniometers to Measure Joint Motions, Two Rivers Middle Magnet School, East Hartford CT, 2003. Volunteer Balance and Falls Screening, Agawam, MA, 2003. Volunteer, Assistive Device Screening, Springfield MA, 2002. Volunteer Balance and Falls Screening, Reeds Landing, Springfield, MA, 1999. Physical Therapy Department: Chair, Clinical Education Committee, 2010-present. Professional Behavior Committee, 1999 to 2013. Pre-PT Program Committee, Member, 2014 PT Admissions Committee, Member, 2014 Faculty Representation, Admissions Open House, 1995 to Present. Member, Physical Therapy Curriculum Committee, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014. New Faculty Physical Therapy Department - Mentor, 1997, 2010. Acting Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, June 1997 and Jan-June 2011. Co-Chair, Clinical Education Committee, 2009-2010. Physical Therapy Faculty Search Committee, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2010. Physical Therapy Review and Evaluation Committee, 1994 to 2009; Chair 2003-2007, Acting Chair Spring 2013. Ad-Hoc tdpt Articulation Committee, 2003 2004. Ad-Hoc Alumni Seminar, 2003. Editor, Alden Street News, Physical Therapy Newsletter, 1996 to 2002. Admissions and Selection Committee, 1994 to 2001. Chair, Physical Therapy Curriculum Committee, 1994 to 1999. Participant, Accreditation Review Process (APTA), 1988. Chair, Physical Therapy Department 10 Year of Graduates Celebration, 1997. Chair, Ad Hoc Committee for Student Appeal, Physical Therapy Department, 1995. Honors and Awards: Cultural Diversity Award: University of Connecticut, 1991. Excellence in Clinical Education Award: University of Connecticut, 1987.

Continuing Education Attended: APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas 2014 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego 2013 APTA Education Leadership Conference, Greenwich CT 2012 PT2010 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA, 2010 CAPTE Self-Study Workshop, Boston, MA, 2010. Evidence-based Physical Therapy Practice Online Course, 2009 APTA Online Course: Introduction to Professionalism, 2009 APTA Online Course: History of Professionalism, 2009 APTA Online Course: Ethical Compass, 2009 Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument for Students: A Self-Guided Training Course, 2009 APTA Education Leadership Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 2009 Establishing a Culturally Competent Physical Therapy Practice: Considering Joint Commission and HHS CLAS Standards, 2008 Embracing Clinical Education Standards: A Work in Progress, Springfield, MA 2008 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, 2007 Fostering Professionalism in Clinical Education, 2007 Developing a Clinical Education Program that Enhances Learning, 2006 Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Clinical Approach, 2006 PT2005 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA, 2005 Current Teaching Responsibilities in PT Program: Fall 2014 PHTH 670: Clinical Education I PHTH 677: Clinical Education II PHTH 635: Integrated Clinical Experience I PHTH 637: Integrated Clinical Experience III PHTH 726: Applied Research in Physical Therapy II Spring 2015 PHTH 678: Clinical Education III PHTH 636: Integrated Clinical Experience II PHTH 658: Integrated Clinical Experience IV PHTH 726: Applied Research in Physical Therapy II