Athletic Training Program Preceptors
Discover the clinical mentors shaping the next generation of Athletic Trainers at Kent State.
Learn more about our clinical preceptors below and see how their expertise provides our Athletic Training students with unparalleled hands-on experience.
Alma Mater: Bowling Green State University
Hospital Affiliation: University Hospitals
"What I enjoy about being a preceptor is when a student gets comfortable enough in their skills and at the high school to take charge for evaluations, emergency care and rehab."
Alma Mater: University of Mount Union
Hospital Affiliation: Akron Children's Hospital
"I enjoy watching the students grow throughout rotation."
Alma Mater: Kent State University
Hospital Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, Akron General
"I enjoy teaching students how to think outside of the box and that not every injury is a textbook definition."
Alma Mater: Marietta College (B.S.), Kent State University (M.S.)
Hospital Affiliation: Akron Children's Hospital
"I enjoy being able to watch students grow and learn, and watching their confidence improve."
Alma Mater: University of Akron
Hospital Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic
"My favorite memory was when a student was told we start at 7 a.m., he responded, 'The world is open then.'"
Alma Mater: University of Akron, Kent State University (Ashtabula)
Hospital Affiliation: University Hospitals
"I enjoy it when students become more confident in their abilities and knowledge."
Alma Mater: Kent State University (B.S.), Mercyhurst University (M.S.)
"My favorite memory is witnessing a student’s dedication when they research a diagnosis independently and arrive with a well-prepared rehab plan. I love when my students find something and take a special interest, show their hard work and effort in and out of clinical hours."
Alma Mater: Wright State University (B.S.), Florida Gulf Coast University (M.S.)
Hospital Affiliation: KSU
"I enjoy getting phone calls from students when they pass their tests!"
Alma Mater: University of Akron (B.S.), University of North Carolina at Greensboro (M.S.) & Shenandoah University (Master's Certification)
Hospital Affiliation: Summa Health
"I love when a student is able to put everything that they learned in class and clinical together and gets their 'A-Ha' moment. It's so fun to see that and know that I was part of their education."
Alma Mater: Kent State University (B.S., M.S.)
Hospital Affiliation: Summa Health
"I enjoy getting the text from students saying they passed their BOC."
Alma Mater: University of Mount Union, California University
Hospital Affiliation: Aultman Hospital, Spectrum Orthopedics
"I enjoy every time a student stops being a student and becomes a colleague."
Alma Mater: Central Michigan University
Hospital Affiliation: KSU
"My favorite memory was seeing a student brought to tears when we lost in the MAC title game because I knew right there that the team meant that much to her and she was invested."
Alma Mater: Baldwin Wallace University
Hospital Affiliation: University Hospitals
"I enjoy when previous students call me and tell me they passed the BOC or when one of the current students passes a comp we worked on."
Alma Mater: Bowling Green State University
"I enjoy watching student reactions to the first big trauma event they assist with."
Alma Mater: University of Mount Union
Hospital Affiliation: Crystal Clinic
"I enjoy being able to teach students about the clinical setting."
Alma Mater: Ohio University, Illinois State University
Hospital Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, Akron General
"I enjoy watching my students become successful graduate students or full-time TAs."
Alma Mater: California University of Pennsylvania
Hospital Affiliation: University Hospitals
"I enjoy when the students become confident with a skill and also being able to watch them improve through the time they spend at the high school. It's great to see them be able to make connections with the athletes!"
