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
