After receiving my Bachelor of Science in physical therapy from the Ohio State University, I continued my education earning a post-professional doctorate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and PhD from Youngstown State University. I sought out advanced certifications, as a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist in 2008 (though the American Physical Therapy Association), Assistive Technology Professional in 2007 (through the Rehabilitation and Engineering Society of North America), and was selected to participate in the Launch Leadership Certification program in 2016 (through the National Association of Neonatal Therapists). I worked clinically as a pediatric physical therapist, developing programs related to the early identification and treatment of childhood neurodevelopmental disabilities. I began teaching part-time for the Department of Physical Therapy at Cleveland State University in 2005, moving into a full-time position in 2013, and am currently serving as Associate Dean for Curriculum and Operations for the College of Health. As a full-time faculty member, I co-founded the PLAAY on the Move program, with a goal to support play and leisure activities for children of diverse abilities. I have also been fortunate to serve as a co-investigator in a variety of grant-related projects including the use of developmental assessments to identify children at risk for neuromotor delays, the implementation of early, targeted interventions including the use of low-cost technologies for children with mobility and sensory impairments, as well as assessing the impact of interprofessional education on health-professional students.