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Dr. Shannon Levandowski – Professor & Director Occupational Therapy Program

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Education

  • 2020
    Doctorate in Education
    Innovation & Leadership
    St Thomas University, Miami, FL

OT Professional Education

  • 2009
    Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
    Boston University, Boston, MA
  • 2007
    Masters in Occupational Therapy
    Boston University, Boston, MA
  • 2002
    Bachelors in Science
    Occupational Therapy
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Additional Training

  • 2014
    Masters Certificate in Behavioral Interventions in Autism
    Applied Behavioral Analysis
    University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Lowell, MA
  • 1999
    Bachelors in Arts
    Early Childhood Education
    Early Childhood Intervention
    Clemson University, Clemson, SC

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Licenses & Certifications

  • Occupational Therapy License
    State of Texas
    License Number: 116635
  • Occupational Therapist Registry
    Initial Certification: 2002
  • Board Certified in Pediatrics
    Specialty Certified in School Systems
    American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Credentialed Leader in Academia
    American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Roster of Accreditation Evaluators
    American Occupational Therapy Association

Memberships

2023 – current:European Network of Occupational
Therapy in Higher Education
2023 – current:International Society of Scholarship
of Teaching and Learning
2023 – current:European OT Conference Reviewer
2022 – current:European Network of OT Education Conference Reviewer
2010 – current:World Federation of Occupational Therapy
2000 – current:American Occupational Therapy Association
2015 – current: Texas Occupational Therapy Association
2015 – current:Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association
2015 – currentAOTA Conferences Reviewer (Inspire, Education Summit & Pediatric)

Research or Clinical Expertise

Teaching & Learning Expertise

  • TSU Center of Excellence: Faculty Development Cohort – Experiential Learning Faculty Cohort
  • Artificial Intelligence: TAMUs Teaching with Artificial Intelligence
  • ACUE: Effective Teaching
  • Transformative Educator Program
  • Creating an Inclusive Climate & Culture (Magna)
  • Quality Matters: Peer Reviewer – Higher Education & K-12
  • Quality Matters: Designing Your Online Classroom
  • Quality Matters: APPQMRworkshop
  • Universal Design in Learning
  • Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom (Cornell X) 

Scholarly Focus

  • Scholarship of Teaching & Learning in OT Programs
  • Educational Environments, Accessibility and Participation
  • Fieldwork & Clinical Education

Publications

  • Levandowski, S. (2019).  Looking Back: Fieldwork Education Marks 75 Years at Texas Woman’s University. Revista OT.
  • Levandowski, S. (2018). Are You Ready to Graduate. Revista OT.
  • Levandowski, S. (2018). Fieldwork: Tackle Your Fears & Embrace the Excitement. Revista OT.
  • Levandowski, S., Stelter, L., Alvarenga, R., Williams, K., & Ruelas, J. (2018). Reflections from Fieldwork Educators in Specialty Practice. OT Practice Magazine.
  • Stelter, L., Levandowski, S., Ratcliff, K., Alvarenga, R., Williams, K., & Ruelas J. (2017). Reflections on a Fieldwork Coordinator Community of Practice. OT Practice Magazine

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Presentations

2024

  • Levandowski, S.  (2024).  Lifestyle medicine & occupational therapy rural health curriculum: Closing the gap in rural health disparities.   Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Levandowski, S. & Bertram (Plach), H. (2024). Occupational Profile: Considerations for Understanding Patient Perspectives & Life Experiences.  1st Occupational Therapy Europe Congress.  Krakow, Poland.
  • Levandowski, S., Kapellusch, J., & Bertram (Plach), H. (2024).  Artificial intelligence to support clinical reasoning in OT practice. 1st Occupational Therapy Europe Congress.  Krakow, Poland.
  • Levandowski, S., Kapellusch, J., & Bertram (Plach), H. (2024).  Artificial intelligence in the OT practice: Future applications & considerations.. 1st Occupational Therapy Europe Congress.  Krakow, Poland.

2023

  • Hutchison, S., Nguyen, V. & Levandowski, S. (2023). Teaching occupational therapy students to provide ADL training with a novel assignment of creating and testing a 3D printed assistive device. American Occupational Therapy Association: Education Summit, Denver, Colorado.
  • Hess, L., McCarthy, K. & Levandowski, S. (2023). OT Student Understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Constructs as Learning Outcomes within Assistive Technology (AT) Course.. American Occupational Therapy Association: Education Summit, Denver, Colorado.
  • Levandowski, S. (2023).  The use of graphic novels: Mental health practice simulations.  27th Annual Network European Occupational Therapy Higher Education, Oviedo, Spain.
  • Levandowski, S. (2023).  Empowering Teaching: OT program cohort-based scholarship of teaching and learning agenda.    27th Annual Network European Occupational Therapy Higher Education, Oviedo, Spain.
  • Rindahl, N. & Levandowski, S. (2023) Implementing a strengths-based approach with neurodivergent clients: Practical strategies for pediatric OT practitioners.  American Occupational Therapy Association: Inspire, Kansas City, Missouri.

2022

  • Levandowski, S. (2022). Use of graphic novels.  American Occupational Therapy Association: Education Summit, Orlando, Florida.
  • Washburn, D. & Levandowski, S. (2022). Innovations and Reflections on Occupational Therapy Instruction in the Age of COVID-19.  World Federation Occupational Therapy International Conference, Paris, France.
  • Fette, C., Martin, J., & Levandowski, S. (2022). Unaccompanied Minors Shelter: Meeting Emergent Needs.  American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Rindahl, N. & Levandowski, S. (2022). Listening to neurodiverse voices: What occupational therapists can learn from autistic adults.  American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Patterson, M. & Levandowski, S (2022)  Commonalities in OT Level II fieldwork failure: A program review.  American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Washburn, D. & Levandowski, S. (2022).  Innovations in OT instruction during COVID 19: A reflection. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

2021

  • Fette, C., Martin, J., & Levanodwski, S. (2021). The Power of Occupation: Fieldwork Experience in Shelter for Unaccompanied Minors.  TOTA Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
  • Rinhadl, N. & Levandowski, S (2021). Pediatric Practice with Autistic Clients – Valuing Neurodiversity over Masking.  TOTA Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
  • Stelter, L., Clegg, A., & Levandowski, S. (2021). Enhancing Your Practice Through Capstone Student Collaboration. TOTA Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
  • Odowd, T., Bones, P., & Levandowski, S. (2021). Services to Help Instructors Ensure Access to Course Materials by Every Students.  TWU Teaching & Learning Symposium, Denton, Texas.
  • Levandowski, S. & Lohmann, A. (2021). Occupational therapy: Improving lives. Health Occupational Student Association International Conference.

2020

  • Levandowski, S., Plach, H. & Cunningham, D. (2020).  Occupational Therapy Students’ Perspectives: Occupations & Reflections During the Pandemic.  COVID 19 & OT: An Online CE Series
  • Levandowski, S., Lohmann, A., Consolo-Melchionne, M., Mclaughlin Gray, J., & Kemp, E. (2020). COVID’s Impact on Experiential Education: ALC Session.  AOTA Academic Leadership Council Fall Meeting 2020, Virtual, Virtual.
  • Stetler, L., Levandowski, S., Williams, K & Clegg, A. (2020) A moving target: Staying current with experiential education practice. TOTA Annual Conference, Virtual.
  • DeAngelis, T., Piednik-Yoder, B. & Levandowski, S. (2020).  Ideas to support experiential learning ranging from lab skills to fieldwork.  AESIS Virtual Open House Webinar.
  • Stetler, L., Clegg, A., Levandowski, S., Ruelas, J., & Williams, K. (2020). A State Exemplar of Addressing the Best-Practice Needs of OT-OTA Student Interprofessional Collaborative Education. AOTA Annual Conference, Boston, Massachusetts. (Accepted, not presented due to conference cancellation)
  • Rindahl, N. & Levandowski, S. (2020).  OT’s Role in Community-Centered Practice: A Student’s Reflection on Fieldwork & Volunteer Experiences.  AOTA Annual Conference, Boston, Massachusetts. (Accepted, not presented due to conference cancellation)
  • Aberger, K., Gray, M., De Le Pena, C., Anderson, I. & Levandowski, S. (2020).  Play Ball! Engaging in Experiential Education Opportunities to Support Families in the Community.  AOTA Annual Conference, Boston, Massachusetts. (Accepted, not presented due to conference cancellation)
  • Levandowski, S., & Plach, H. (2020).  Work & Life Balance – Exercising Daily Mindfulness.  AOTA Academic Leadership Council, Boston, Massachusetts. (Accepted, not presented due to conference cancellation)
  • Levandowski, S. & Clark, S. (2020).  FWPE Updates.  AOTA Academic Leadership Council, Boston, Massachusetts. (Accepted, not presented due to conference cancellation)
  • Levandowski, S. (2020). Fieldwork Education Course. Vanderkooi Lectureship/Continuing Education workshop, Dallas, Texas.

2019

  • Stetler, L., Levandowski, S., Ruelas, J., & Williams, K. (2019). Addressing Fieldwork Challenges with Creative and Collaborative Solutions. TOTA Annual Conference, Austin, Texas.
  • Levandowski, S. (2019). Fieldwork Education Course. Vanderkooi Lectureship/Continuing education workshop, Dallas, Texas.
  • Levandowski, S. (2019). Making an Impact in Your Application Process for Allied Health Schools. HOSA International Education Symposium, Orlando, Florida.
  • Levandowski, S. & Plach, H. (2019). Nailed It. AOTA ALC Fall Meeting 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Rindahl, N. & Levandowski, S. (2019). OT In Community Centered Practice: A Student’s Reflection on Fieldwork Options. TOTA Annual Conference, Austin, Texas.
  • Levandowski, S. (2019). Supporting Accessibility and Occupational Engagement In a Community Based Support Group: A Level 1 Experience. 2019 AOTA Education Summit, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Levandowski, S. (2019). Student Perspectives on Level 1 Faculty Led Experiential Learning in a Community Based Setting. AOTA Annual Conference & Expo 2019, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Levandowski, S. (2019). The Distinct Value of OT: Facilitating Patient’s Purposes. HOSA International Education Symposium, Orlando, Florida.
  • Stutzbach, M. & Levandowski, S. (2019). Top 10 Reasons You Should Be an OT. HOSA International Education Symposium, Orlando, Florida.
  • Stelter, L., Alvarenga, R., Levandowski, S., Williams, K., & Ruelas, J. (2019). Transitioning from Traditional Level 1 Experiences: Response to ACOTE’s Call. AOTA  Annual Conference & Expo 2019, New Orleans, Louisiana.

2018

  • Stelter, L., Ratcliff, K., Alvarenga, R., Levandowski, S., Williams, K., & Ruelas, J (2018). Educating Entry Level 2 Fieldwork Students: Framing Specialist Expectations. AOTA Annual Conference & Expo 2018, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Levandowski, S. (2018). Occupational Deprivation in Children & Youth with Life Threatening Illness. AOTA Children & Youth Specialty Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Levandowski, S. (2018). Participation & Engagement: The Power of Occupation. HOSA International 2018 Educational Symposia, Dallas, Texas.
  • Levandowski, S. & Lohmann, A. (2018). Promoting Fieldwork Success during Clinical Rotations: Development and Implementation of Targeted Action Plans. 12th International Conference on Practice Teaching and Field Education in Health and Social Work ‘Innovation in Practice Learning and Field Education’, Oxford, United Kingdom.
  • Levandowski, S. & Plach, H. (2018). Safety in Numbers: Connections & Support Systems. AOTA AFWCC Academic Leadership Council Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Levandowski, S. (2018). Texas Woman’s University Fieldwork Educator Course. Vanderkooi Lectureship/Continuing education workshop, Dallas, Texas.
  • Johnston, S. & Levandowski, S. (2018). The Occupational Therapy Practitioner Returning to the Workforce. Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference, Sugarland, Texas.
  • Levandowski, S., Stelter, L., Reulas, J., Alvarenga, R., & Williams, K. (2018). Transitioning from Traditional Level 1 Experiences: Response to ACOTE’s Call. Texas Occupational Therapy Association State Conference Mountain Central, Sugarland, Texas.

2017

  • Levandowski, S. (2017). Celebrating Your Inner Superhero – Promoting Participation and Quality of Life through Pretend Play in a child with a Complex Congenial Heart Defect. AOTA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, United States of America.
  • Stelter, L., Williams, K., Levandowski, S.,  Alvarenga, R., Ratcliff, K., & Reulas, J. (2017). Educating Entry Level Fieldwork 2 Students: Framing Specialist Expectations. TOTA 2017 Mountain Central Conference, Austin, Texas.
  • Levandowski, S. & Lohmann, A. (2017). Promoting Fieldwork Success during Level 2 Rotations: Development & Implementation of Targeted Action Plans. AOTA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, United States of America.
  • Stelter, L., Radcliff, K., Levandowski, S.,  Alvarenga, R., Williams, K.,& Ruelas, J (2017). Reflections on a Fieldwork Coordinator Community of Practice: The Texas Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Consortium. AOTA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, United States of America.

2016 or Later

  • Kemp, E., Levandowski, S., & Jacobs, K. (2016). Online Peer Mentoring: A Fruitful 10 Year Journey. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Inc, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Stelter, L., Williams, K., Levandowski, S.,  Alvarenga, R., Ruelas, J., & Ratcliff, K. (2016). Addressing Fieldwork Challenges from Support to Ethical Dilemmas. TOTA, Sugar Land, Texas.
  • Levandowski, S. & Lohmann, A. (2016). Promoting Fieldwork Success during Level 2 Rotations: Development & Implementation of Targeted Action Plans. TOTA, Sugar Land, United States of America.
  • Levandowski, S. (2015). Flexible Scheduling and Workloads – Effective Use of Therapist Time in School Setting. Wisconsin State School Based OT/PT Conference, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
  • S., Ruelas, J., Stetler, L., Levandowski, S. Williams, K., & Alvarenga, R. (2015). Texas Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Consortium: Promoting Fieldwork Best Practice: Supervision, Feedback and Medicare/Medicaid. Texas Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Richardson, Texas.
  • Levandowski, S. (2014). Finding the Balance in Collaboration and Occupation Based Practice in School Based OT. American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Levandowski, S. (2014). IEP Goal Development and Incorporating Common Core. Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association, Appleton, Wisconsin.

Service

Professional Service

2022 – 2024AOTA Scholarship of Teaching and
Learning Program Institute: Mentor
2022 – currentACOTE Roster of Accreditation Evaluators
2020 – 2021   AOTA Pediatric Job Analysis – OTACC Appointment
2020 – 2021AOTA Fieldwork Task Force: COVID 19 
2020 – 2021AOTA FWPE Advisory Group: Transition to Online
2018 – 2022AOTA Academic Leadership Council AFWCC Chair
2018 – 2022AOTA Commission on Education:
ALC AFWCC representative

Institutional Service

2023 – 2024Tarleton State College of Health Sciences
2023 – 2024Tarleton State Masters in
Rehab Science Development Committee
2023 – 2024     Tarleton State PhD in
Rehab Science Development Committee
2022 – 2023     Tarleton State Academic Council
2022 – 2023Tarleton State Academic
Planning and Collaboration Committee

Teaching

  • Tarleton State University
    ACUE Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment

Texas Women’s University

  • Fieldwork & Reflection Level 1 & Level 2 (EOTD)
  • Organization and Leadership in Occupational Therapy (EOTD)
  • Fieldwork Education Level 2 (MOT)
  • Issues & Trends in Occupational Therapy (post professional doctorate)
  • Doctorate Mentorship 1, 2, 3, 4 (post professional doctorate)
  • Program Planning in Pediatric Practice (post professional doctorate)

University Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  • Program Management in Rehabilitation
  • Program Development in Rehabilitation
  • Professional Development Seminars 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Introduction to Occupational Therapy
  • Client Diversity in Health Care