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Special Interest Sections

Academic Education

Academic Education Special Interest Section (AESIS) members are interested in OT education and include fieldwork educators, academic fieldwork coordinators, and students.

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AESIS

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We created AESIS in 1991 for members who share a common interest in the field of occupational therapy education.

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AESIS Articles in the SIS Quarterly

Check out articles in SIS Quarterly Practice Connections that pertain specifically to the Academic Education Special Interest Section (AESIS). 

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AESIS standing committee members

The AESIS standing committee leads the direction of their special interest section. Members elect the standing committee to their positions.

Bridgett Piernik-Yoder
Chairperson

Bridgett Piernik-Yoder

PhD, OTR
Kalyn Briggs
Communications Coordinator

Kalyn Briggs

PhD, OTR/L
Kayla Collins
Research Coordinator

Kayla Collins

MOT, EdD, OTR/L
Megan Edwards Collins
Technology Coordinator

Megan Edwards Collins

PhD, OTR/L, CAPS
Nancy E. Krusen
Faculty Subsection Coordinator

Nancy E Krusen

PhD, OTR/L
Cheryl Lucas
Professional Development Coordinator

Cheryl Lucas

EdD, OTR/L
Amy Mattila
Fieldwork Subsection Coordinator

Amy Mattila

PhD, OTR/L
Francine Seruya
Quarterly Editor

Francine Seruya

PhD, OTR/L
Selena E Washington
Advocacy and Policy Coordinator

Selena E Washington

PhD, MSPH, OTR/L
Emily A Zeman
Young Professionals Coordinator

Emily A Zeman

OTD, MS, OTR/L
Leadership and Management Coodinator

Vacant

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Bridgett Piernik-Yoder

It is a privilege to serve with AESIS because I believe in our purpose to support occupational therapy educators through networking, mentoring, and learning opportunities.

Bridgett Piernik-Yoder
PhD, OTR