Joseph Pellerito Program Director Associate Professor PhD, OTR/L, OT licensed in Illinois; California licensure pending jpellerito@samuelmerritt.edu College of Health Sciences Doctor of Occupational Therapy Master of Occupational Therapy What they teach I …
Elizabeth Sibson-Tuan esibson-tuan@samuelmerritt.edu What they teach I have taught Healthy Aging and Community Health in the past, but currently support the Program Directors. Clinical practice area My clinical expertise is in geriatrics, and I am …
Angela Rusher DPT Program Director Associate Professor PT, DPT, PhD, NCS arusher@samuelmerritt.edu College of Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy What they teach I teach 2nd year DPT courses in the neuromuscular patient and client management series …
Staci Shanks Instructor Assistant Professor BSN Program Director Bachelor of Science Nursing, Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing, Entry Level Master of Science Nursing DNP, NDP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, sshanks@samuelmerritt.edu College of Nursing …
Shakeeka Misher DNP, APRN, FNP-C smisher@samuelmerritt.edu Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing What they teach I am the RN-BSN program director. Clinical practice area My clinical background is in women's health with a current focus on …
Jack Kleine Assistant Professor OTD, MOT, OTR/L jkleine@samuelmerritt.edu College of Health Sciences Master of Occupational Therapy What they teach I teach pathophysiology, integrative seminars, adult rehabilitation techniques, and wellness. Clinical …
Nikki Love Program Director Assistant Director DNP, FNP-BC nlove@samuelmerritt.edu College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post-Master's Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse …
Ben Barr Department Chair Associate Professor PhD, MSW bbarr@samuelmerritt.edu College of Health Sciences Master of Social Work What they teach I teach introduction to research, social policy, group and community practice and the year long capstone course …
Joseph Janakes Program Chair Ph.D., MSN, CRNA jjanakes@samuelmerritt.edu College of Nursing Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice What they teach I teach throughout the nurse anesthesia curriculum, with a focus on anesthesia practice, simulation, clinical …
Byron Hutchinson DPM bhutchinson@samuelmerritt.edu College of Podiatric Medicine …
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