Therapeutic Recreation

Teresa M. Beck, PhD, CTRS
Professor and Director
beckt@gvsu.edu

Education:
PhD - University of Texas
Higher Education Administration

M.S. - Florida State University
Leisure Services and Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

B.S. - Indiana University
Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

Interests: Assessment, Program Planning, and Evaluation

Kari Kensinger, PhD, CTRS
Assistant Professor
kensingk@gvsu.edu

Education:
PhD University of Florida
Health and Human Performance
Major:Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management
Concentration: Therapeutic Recreation
Minor: Special Education

M.S. - University of Nebraska at Omaha
Health Physical Education and Recreation
Specialization: Recreation Therapy

B.S. - University of Nebraska at Omaha
Recreation Leisure Studies with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

Academic Interests:
Leisure and Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Leisure and the Life Course (ages 2 to 106)
Therapeutic Recreation Leadership: Past, Present and Future

Randy Wyble, MS, CTRS
Assistant Professor
wybler@gvsu.edu

Education:
M.S. - Michigan State University
Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

B.S. - Michigan State University
Psychology

Academic Interests:
TR in Behavioral Health
Facilitation Techniques
Best Practices in TR