Jennifer Hight, MS, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor

Education

  • Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
  • Master of Science: Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
  • Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky

Research & Academic Interests

  • Pediatrics
  • Community-Based Programming and Resource Advocacy
  • Autism
  • Sensory Integration and Processing

Publications

  • Hight, J., O’Brien, S., Schneck, C., (2021) Promoting Population Health In Local Communities: Parental Perceptions of an Embedded Movement and Physical Activity Program for a Preschool Population. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 9(3), 1 – 11. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1841
  • Hight, J., (2018). Student Perception of Mindfulness Strategies’ Impact on Student Learning. Student Centered Teaching & Learning Proceedings of the 2018 Pedagogicon.
  • O’Brien, S., & Hight, J., (2016). Leadership development through online e-portfolio creation. American Occupational Therapy Association. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 1(4), 29-31.
  • Hight, J., Gremp, M., Hardman, L., & Lunceford, K. (2017). Client education: Reaching parents through social media. OT Practice. p. 16-18.

Associations, Affiliations & Work History

  • American Occupational Therapy Association Member
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Registered
  • Kentucky Licensed Occupational Therapy Practitioner
  • Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Member
  • Whitlock Autism Learning Center (WALC) Advisory Board Member

Awards & Accolades

  • American Occupational Therapy Association Quarterly Editor of the Sensory Integration and Processing Special Interest Section (SIPSIS) Standing Committee (07/01/2020 – 06/30/2023)
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Special Interest Section Quarterly Editor Wall of Fame Awarded 2021
  • First Year Courses Outstanding Instructor Award, 2017