Instructor, Phelps Collaborative for Older Adult & Family Engagement, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Teaching Information
Teaching Interests
- Geriatric and Mental Health Education: Fostering specialized learning environments for nursing students, with a focus on memory care and psychiatric/mental health
- Dementia and ADRD Care Innovation: Utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) simulations to cultivate empathy in students and families by replicating the sensory experiences of living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
- Therapeutic Technology: Exploring the use of VR to provide calm, relaxation, and immersive experiences (such as travel and meditation) for individuals living with ADRD
- Health Promotion and Community Engagement: Delivering evidence-based health, wellness, and decision-making resources to older adults, families, and clinical nursing staff
Research Information
Research Interests
- Dementia and ADRD Care Innovation
- Therapeutic Milieu Design in Memory Care
- Aging, Technology, and Digital Health
- Simulation-Based Nursing Education and Empathy
- Geriatric Pharmacogenomics and Medication Safety
Awards and Honors
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty
2025
Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kent State University