Faculty & Staff Faculty Professor Toni Oakes, EdD, MS, OTR/L Assistant Professor, Program Director oakest@lrc.edu (828) 328-7366 Dr. Sally H. Jackson, Ph.D., OTR/L Professor jacksons@lrc.edu (828)-328-7444 Dr. Teresa Norris, Ph.D., MSW, OTR/L Associate Professor norrist@lrc.edu (828) 328-7446 Professor Sue Friguglietti MA, OTR/L Academic Fieldwork Coordinator sue.friguglietti@lrc.edu (828) 328-7401 Support Staff Donna Yount Administrative Assistant donna.yount@lrc.edu (828) 328-7367;fax (828) 328-7364 Toni S. Oakes, EdD, MS, OTR/L Program Director Assistant Professor of O. T. Educational Background     EdD, Liberty University   MS in Occupational Therapy, MCV/VCU - BA in Psychology, Randolph-Macon College -   Teaching Background 2003 to Present:  Asst. Professor and Program Director of OT Program; tenured, 2001 1996 - 2003: Asst Prof and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at LRC Clinical Background Prof. Oakes has been a practicing OT for 30 years.  She is certified in Administration and Interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests, and in the Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) approach for pediatrics and infants.  She has successfully completed Level 1 and Level 2 of the Allen Cognitive Levels Certification.  She has completed some post graduate courses as well as completing several AOTA self studies.  She has served on the NCOTA Board is the calendar secretary of the North Carolina OT Fieldwork Education Consortium.  She was recognition in 1998 by the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association for Outstanding Pediatric Practice in Occupational Therapy.      Professional Affiliations and Service: American Occupational Therapy Association North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association; Board Member 1996-99 Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association Sensory Integration International Go to  Pediatric Resource Page Sally H. Jackson, Ph.D., OTR/L Professor of Occupational Therapy   Educational Background - 2001, Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution,   George Mason University - 1973,  M.S. in Occupational Therapy, Virginia    Commonwealth University - 1963,  A.B. in English Literature, Duke University    Teaching Background Lenoir-Rhyne College, Professor of Occupational Therapy (tenured) 2001 to present; Associate Professor 1995-2001; Howard University Department of Occupational Therapy, Associate Professor (tenured) 1991 to 1995; Assistant Professor 1981 -1991; Instructor/Lecturer 1974 to 1981.   Clinical Experience Dr. Jackson has worked as a full-time and consulting clinician in mental health practice, and is especially interested in community-based practice. She brings experience from the following settings: National Institutes of Health McClendon Center Socialization Program Center for Youth Services House of Ruth Phipps Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital Certified, Allen Cognitive Levels Assessment Selected Scholarly Work Jackson, S.H. (2001).  Relationship of Perceived Control and Conflict Management Preferences Among Middle School Children."  Doctoral dissertation, George Mason University. Jackson, S.H. and Valentine, P. (1993).  Risk Reduction and Behavior Change. In HIV Training Manual. Washington, D.C.: National AIDS Minority Information and Education Program, 1993. Cubie, S.H. (1985). Occupational analysis.  In G. Kielhofner (Ed.), A Model of Human Occupation.  Baltimore:  Williams and Wilkins.  Professional Affiliations and Service: - American Occupational Therapy Association - North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association - Catawba County Mental Health Foundation   Teresa Norris, PH.D., MSW, OTR/L Associate Professor/ Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Courses Taught at Lenoir-Rhyne College: OCC 432 Physical Rehabilitation and Occupation  OCC 511 Research and Seminar in Proposal development OCC 510 Scientific Inquiry in OT OCC 520 Neurobehavioral Issues Dr. Norris graduated in 1977 with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She earned her master’s of social work degree from Louisiana State University in 1987. She completed her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 2000.  Dr. Norris has worked for 15 years with adults with physical disabilities.  Her experience ranges across the continuum of care from acute clinics and rehabilitation hospitals to home care.  She is interested in the therapeutic effects of habits and rituals.   Sue Friguglietti MA, OTR/L Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Teaching Responsibilities; Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Movement Analysis; Applied Neuroscience for Rehabilitation.   Donna Yount OT Departmental & Administrative Assistant Donna Yount is the Occupational Therapy Department Administrative Assitant.  She is a graduate of Newton-Conover High School and King's College where she earned her  Associate's degree in Graphic Design. . Contact Information:   Office McCrorie Corridor 300; Phone (828) 328-7367; e-mail:  donna.yount@lrc.edu