University of New England

Proctor 318
(207) 221-4102
Fax: (207) 602-5963
e-mail: rrobnett@une.edu
Faculty Spotlight

Education:
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Boston - Gerontology
M.S., Colorado State University - Occupational Therapy
M. Ed., Colorado State University - Guidance and Counseling
B.S., Colorado State University - Psychology, German

Content Expertise:
Cognition, gerontology, neurological dysfunction, community practice

Research Interests:
Cognition, aging, assessment, evidence-based practice

Proctor 312
(207) 221-4109
Fax: (207) 602-5963
e-mail: wcroninger@une.edu

Education:
M.A., Adams State College - Guidance and Counseling
B.A., Adams State College - Psychology
B.S., University of New England - Occupational Therapy

Content Expertise:
Physical disabilities, assistive technology, photography
  
Research Interests:
Undergraduate research projects, research on veterans

Marcil Hall, Rm. 26
(207) 602-2188
Fax: (207) 602-5963
e-mail: bdebrakeleer@une.edu

Education:
A.A.H.S., New Hampshire Vocational Technical College - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Content Expertise:
Adult and Pediatric Physical Disabilities
Ergonomics
Splinting

Research Interests:
Youth at Risk, Violence Prevention
Therapy Assist Dogs

Proctor 311
(207) 221-4105
Fax: (207) 602-5963
e-mail: jfroehlich@une.edu

Education:
M.S.O.T., Sargent College of Allied Health 
Professions, Boston University - Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of New Hampshire - Physical Education     
PrePhysical Therapy and Psychology

Content Expertise:
Mental health occupational therapy,communication skills, group process/leadership skills and diversity in occupational therapy practice

Research Interests:
Substance abuse prevention and diversity issues in occupational therapy

Proctor 316
(207) 221-4108
Fax: (207) 602-5963
e-mail: jkimball@une.edu

Education:
Ph.D., Syracuse University - School Psychology 
M.S., Syracuse University - Special Education
B.S., Boston University, Occupational Therapy
Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy
     
Content Expertise:
Sensory Integrative OT
School Based OT
Manual Therapies, especially craniosacral
Dance Medicine
Research

Research Interests:
Efficacy of practice

Proctor 314
(207) 221-4103
Fax: (207) 602-5963
e-mail: kloukas@une.edu

Education:
M.S.O.T. Western Michigan University - Occupational Therapy         
B.S., University of Colorado - Recreation

Content Expertise:
School-based practice, recreation and leisure, physical function: hand function, eating and feeding, ADL and community participation

Research Interests:
Needs of adolescents with physical challenges, hand-writing in school-based practice, inclusion for children and adolescents

Proctor 315
(207) 221-4106
Fax: (207) 602-5963
e-mail: nmacrae@une.edu

Education:
FAOTA -Fellow of the American
Occupational Therapy  Association
M.S. University of Southern Maine - Adult  Education
B.S., University of New Hampshire - Occupational Therapy.

Content Expertise:
Gerontology
Management and Administration
Sexuality
Death and Loss

Research Interests:
Interdisciplinary Teaching
Work: women

Proctor 310
(207) 221-4104
Fax: (207) 602-5963
e-mail: emoyer@une.edu

Education:
M. S. Virginia Commonwealth University - Occupational Therapy
B. S. University of Iowa – Psychology

Content Expertise:
Mental health, motor control in neurorehabilitation, cross-cultural communication, occupational-based practice, evidence-based practice

Research Interests:
Cultural effects on service delivery; motor control/motor learning in treatment of persons with Parkinson’s Disease, assessment development

Proctor 309
(207) 221-4107
Fax: (207) 602-5963
e-mail: jobrien@une.edu

Education:
Ph.D., University of South Carolina - Exercise Science/Concentration in Neurobehavioral Basis of Motor Control
M.S.O.T., Sargent College of Allied Health - Boston University
B.A., University of Maine at Orono
University of Salzburg - Advanced Standing

Content Expertise:
Motor control, playfulness, pediatric occupational therapy

Research Interests:
Motor control across the lifespan, participatory research

Community Occupational Therapy Clinic
(207) 283-1954
Fax: (207) 283-1954
e-mail: mwalrath@une.edu

Education:
M.S., Sargent College of Allied Health Professions, Boston University 
B.S., Sargent College of Allied Health Professions, Boston University - Occupational Therapy

Content Expertise:
Pediatrics, Adult Developmental Disabilities, Sensory Integration
 
Research Interests:
Participatory research for evidence based practice in pediatrics.

Decary Hall, Rm. 
(207) 602-0170
Fax: (207) 602-5973
e-mail: jtumiel@une.edu

Education:
M.A. The University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Education/Agency Counseling - Education Counseling
B.S. Empire State College, State University of New York - Community and Human Services
A.A.S. Erie Community College - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Professional:
American Occupational Therapy Association
COTA -OTR Career Mobility Program, 1979

Content Expertise:
Developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and OT treatment approaches. Foundations of Occupational Therapy, transdisciplinary practice, general OT practice, occupational therapy research.

Research Interests:
Neuro-psychological, neo-cortical and evolutionary basis of human behavior. Also enjoy working with undergraduate and graduate students in research efforts.

Marcil Hall
OT Office
(207) 602-2591
Fax: (207) 602-5963
shutchins@une.edu

Marcil Hall
OT Office
(207) 602-2258
Fax: (207) 602-5963
geroth@une.edu