Cherie Peters-Brinkerhoff
Cherie Peters-Brinkerhoff
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy / Program Chair
- American Physical Therapy Association, American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship, Alexandria, Va., 2021-22, Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership 2022
- Doctor of Education, Higher Education and Adult Learning, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minn., 2008-2014
- Master of Health Administration, Webster University, San Diego, Calif., 2005-07
- Advanced Master of Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda Ca., 1996-98
- Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda Ca., 1974-78
Cherie Peters-Brinkerhoff has served more than 40 years as a licensed physical therapist, 15 of those in academia with the past six years as program director for the University of St. Augustine Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. She is a fellow of Educational Leadership, possess a doctoral degree in Education, and advanced degrees in Physical Therapy and Health Care Administration. Peters-Brinkerhoff has an educational scholarship agenda, with an expertise in qualitative, educational research. As a reviewer for several professional organizations, she assists other PT professionals in their pursuit of adding to the body of knowledge of the PT profession. She is proud and excited to be a part of the Springfield College DPT program!
Research Interests
- Educational Qualitative Research: ICF model, IPE, instructional models
- Academic Leadership Tools
- Stress, anxiety and depression in graduate students
- Clinical Readiness
Courses Taught
- Knowledge Translation
- Neuromuscular 1, 2 & 3
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
Certifications and Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, Sweet Adelines International
- Certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment and Hippotherapy
