My prior experience includes working for 12 years as an occupational therapist in a rehabilitation setting with adults and elderly populations with various neurological and physical diagnoses. I also have experience in long-term care and worked in a supervisory position for four years in occupational therapy.

Community and Professional Interests

• Volunteer and association with GOD’S CHILD Project
• Volunteer and association with elderly in the community

On Servant Leadership . . .

Servant-leadership is an important part of the University of Mary’s mission and vision. Students are encouraged to participate in leadership activities throughout their education at the university. Occupational therapy offers an excellent example of servant-leadership through the Community Partners in Service Project, which incorporates both service and leadership. Faculty have an opportunity to foster servant-leadership in students through a commitment to life-long learning, scholarship, respect for others, and service.

Education

    Ph.D. Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
        University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
    M.Ed. Education
        University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
    B.S. Occupational Therapy
        University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Professional Memberships

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• North Dakota Occupational Therapy Association (NDOTA)
• Farwest District of NDOTA
• Empire’s Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals

Publications

• Dissertation: "Making a Difference, Making Connections: Perceptions of College Faculty and Practitioners Leading a Service Experience Abroad"
• Problem-Based Learning Cases:
• "Marie," adapted by Wanda Berg
• "Estelle," adapted by Wanda Berg
• "Mollie," by Wanda Berg and Carol Olson
• "Samantha’s Ordeal," by Emile Azar, Georges Azzie, Kendall Crookston, and Wanda Berg
• "Kimberly Goes to Kindergarten," adapted by Carol Olson and Wanda Berg
• "Mark Manages the Farm," by Janeene Sibla, Stacie Iken, and Wanda Berg
• "Craig’s Story," adapted by Wanda Berg
• "Ellen," adapted by Wanda Berg

Undergraduate Courses Taught

• ALU: Freshman Leadership Experience
• Behavioral Neuroscience 1
• Community Partners in Service
• Community Partners in Service
• Problem Based Learning: Year 1 and 2

Graduate Courses Taught

• Concepts and Practice of Research
• Behavioral Neuroscience II
• Occupational Engagement of Adults
• Occupational Engagement of Aging Adults
• Community Partners in Service
• Masters Directed Study

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