Biography
Dr. Melanie Wheeler is an occupational therapist with over 25 years experience in school-based practice ages 3-21 as well as OT academia. She has experience in delivering therapy and coursework within on-line, asynchronous, hybrid, and face to face occupational environments.
Research Interests
Weaving Principles of Andragogy into Curriculum Design for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) Interested in Becoming Registered Occupational Therapists (OTRs). Collaborative Approaches in Contemporary School-Based Occupational Therapy & the Intraprofessional Relationship Between COTA & OTR Practice Partners.
Publications
Wheeler, M. & Salls, J. (2014). A multisensory approach to prewriting; Embedding OT into a specialized preschool curriculum. - September, 2014
Education
Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chatham University
Master of Science, Exercise Science & Physical Education, McDaniel College
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, The Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto
Associate of Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant, The Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto