First-year physical education and health teacher Sven Strom already knows the rewards of helping kids be physically active. A teacher at Brownsburg, Indiana, East Middle School, Strom believes that setting a standard for active lifestyles and creating a “culture of fitness” benefits both young people and communities alike. “The most rewarding thing for me is… Read more »
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Dancing Together: Live Laugh Dance empowers youth while forging connections and rewarding students
Live Laugh Dance is a summer enrichment program for adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome. Born out of Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology Rachel Swinford’s Ph.D. dissertation, the program combines adapted dance, creative movement, and meaningful connections to bolster participants’ self-confidence while providing opportunities for them to be physically active. “This program began in… Read more »
The road to OTD: an alumna’s journey from research excellence to career success
Johnna Belkiewitz, OTD, MAT, OTR, never thought she would see her post-nominal titles next to her printed name or find herself in an occupational therapy profession. Yet, Belkiewitz knew her overall life goal was to create more equitable access to opportunities for all people—from helping them with skill building to breaking down the barriers. This speaks to the heart of occupational therapy.