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Personal profile
About
Jody Bortone, OT/L, Ed.D. is Professor Emerita of Occupational Therapy at Sacred Heart University. She was formerly Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs & New Initiatives for the College of Health Professionsand former Chair and Founding Director of the Department of Occupational Therapy. She served as Interim Dean from December 15, 2018, to March 31, 2019 and again Interim Dean of the College of Health Professions from July 2019 until December 2019.
Professor Bortone first came to Sacred Heart University in May 1999. She is a participant in the College’s Administrative Council, which engages in college-wide planning and development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from Columbia University, a post professional master’s in occupational therapy from New York University and doctorate of education in education leadership, administration and policy from Fordham University. She is a licensed occupational therapist in New York, Connecticut and South Dakota.
Primary Professional Service/Affiliation:
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- American Occupational Therapy Association, 2012, President's Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Shortages
- American Occupational Therapy Association, 2008, President's Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Shortages
Professional Interests:
- Mental Health
- Pediatrics
Specialties:
- Group theory and facilitation
- Curriculum design
- High impact pedagogies in higher education
- Application of evidence-based practices
Contact Information
Occupational Therapy
College of Health Professions
Education/Academic qualification
EdD, Educational Leadership, Fordham University
… → 2007
MA, Occupational Therapy, New York University
… → 1984
BS, Occupational Therapy, Columbia University
… → 1974
AA Liberal Arts, Centenary College
… → 1971
Research Interests
- Occupational therapy
- Problem-based learning
- Evidence-based practice
- High Impact pedagogies
Disciplines
- Occupational Therapy
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Evidence-Based Practice: How Occupational Therapists Navigate the Barriers
Bortone, J., Cady, A. & Dodson, J., Apr 1 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Concept Mapping 101
Miller-Kuhaneck, H., Bortone, J. M., Frost, L. & Bortone, J., Jun 1 2007, In: American Occupational Therapy Association's Education Special Interest Section Quarterly. 17Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Critical Thinking and Evidence-Based Practice in Problem-Based Learning Tutorial Groups: A Critical Case Study
Bortone, J. M. & Bortone, J., Jan 1 2007Research output: Other contribution
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The Challenge of Health Care Delivery in Connecticut
Bortone, J. M., Emery, M., Walker, P. W. & Bortone, J., Jan 1 2005, Public Policy in Connecticut: Challenges and Perspectives.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Open AccessFile
Prizes
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Bortone, J. & Dodson, J. (2015). Evidence-based practice: occupational therapists' real-life experience. Sacred Heart University's URCG grant.
Bortone, J. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Bortone, J., Sussman, D. (1998). Grant proposal at the New York City Board of Education on the development of an integrated Universal Pre-K program. Submitted and granted, Spring 1998.
Bortone, J. (Recipient), 1998
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)