Virginia Commonwealth University

Jayne T. Shepherd

Jayne Shepherd Associate Professor
Assistant Chair
Director of Academic Fieldwork
jshepherd@vcu.edu
(804) 828-1564

Professional interests

  • School-based occupational therapy
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Transition planning for adolescents with disabilities
  • Assistive technology in pediatrics
  • Fieldwork education and development of professional behaviors

Education

  • 1979 – 1981: M.S. in Occupational Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
  • 1973 – 1976: B.S. in Special Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
  • 1972 – 1973: Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg

Certifications and licensure

  • Virginia Board of Health Regulatory Professions Licensed Occupational Therapist, #0119000461, 5-31-2012
  • National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy, #AA446963, 3-31-2013
  • Neurodevelopmental Treatment Certification for Treatment of Adult Hemiplegia, #AH-1296-85
  • Virginia Collegiate Professional Teaching Certificate in Mental Retardation, 1976-2001

Selected Publications

Referred

  • Copolillo, A., Shepherd, J., Anzalone, M., & Lane, S.J. (2010). Taking on the challenge of the Centennial Vision: transforming the passion for occupational therapy into a passion for leadership. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 24 (1), pp. 7-22.
  • Reynolds, S., Shepherd, J., Lane, S.J. (2008). Sensory modulation disorders in a minority Head Start population: Preliminary prevalence and characterization. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 1(3), 186-198.
  • Swinth, Y. (Ed.), Chandler, B., Hanft, B., Jackson, L., & Shepherd, J. (2004). Occupational therapy in school-based settings. Journal of Special Education Leadership, 17(1), 16-25.
  • Isabelle, S., Bessey, S., Dragas, K., Blease, P., Shepherd, J., & Lane, S. (2002). Assistive technology for children with disabilities. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 16(4), 29-51.
  • Lowman, D., Simons, D., Shepherd, J., Fiocca, J., Ernouf, H., & Hundley, B. (1999). Occupational therapists in the school setting: Working with students with complex health care needs. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 53 (5), 519-523.

Books:

  • Hanft, B. & Shepherd, J. (Eds.). (2008). Collaborating for student success: A guide for school-based occupational therapy. Bethesda: AOTA.

Book chapters

  • Bundy, A., Szklut, S., & Shepherd, J. (in press). The lessons kids teach us. Lane, S.J. & Bundy, A. (Eds.). Kids will be kids. Baltimore: FA Davis
  • Shepherd, J. (in press). Do I look OK? The occupation of self care. Lane, S.J & Bundy, A.. (Eds.). Kids will be kids. Baltimore: FA Davis.
  • Hanft, B., Shepherd, J. & Read, J. (in press). Competence in numbers: Working on pediatric teams. Lane, S.J & Bundy, A.. (Eds.). Kids will be kids. Baltimore: FA Davis.
  • Shepherd, J. & Hanft, B. (2008). Conflict happens: Negotiate, collaborate, and get over it. (pp. 169-190). In Hanft, B. & Shepherd, J. (Eds.). (Collaborating for student success: A guide for school-based occupational therapy A guide for school-based occupational therapy. Bethesda: AOTA.
  • Hanft, B. & Shepherd, J. (2008). Reframing perspectives about collaboration (pp. 191-226). In Hanft, B. & Shepherd, J. (Eds.). Collaborating for student success: A guide for school-based occupational therapy A guide for school-based occupational therapy. Bethesda: AOTA.
  • Kielhofner, G. Baron, K., Mentrup, C., Shute, D. & Shepherd, J. (2007). Enabling clients to reconnect their occupational lives in long-term rehabilitation. (pp. 429-488) In Kielhofner G., A model of human occupation, 4th ed. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkens.

Grant Activity

  • Program Director, (September 1994-1999). Interdisciplinary School-Based Training for Occupational and Physical Therapists Grant, Virginia Department of Education Grant. A training grant. Amount Awarded: $810,000. Extended to December, 31, 2001.
  • Discipline coordinator, (2000-2007), VA Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (MCH training grant). Partnership for People with Disabilities.
  • Discipline coordinator, (1988-2006), Early Intervention and Preschool Training Grants (UPLINK, New Connections), Virginia Institute for Developmental Disabilities and Partnership for People with Disabilities.

Key Professional Service

  • Editorial Board, Journal of Occupational Therapy in Schools and Early Intervention.
  • American Occupational Therapy Association
  • ASPIIRE IDEA Resource Cadre for Commitment to Cross-Disciplinary/Agency Collaboration, 2000-2003
  • Member, Commission on Standards and Ethics (2000-2001)
  • Promoting Partnerships
  • Virginia Occupational Therapy Association
  • School System Co-Liaison (1993 - 1999)
  • Chair, Second Annual School System Symposium (1995); Co-Chair, School System Symposium (1997,1998,1999)
  • President (1985)
  • Virginia Department of Education:
  • Member, Technology Advisory Committee (2000 to present)
  • Reviewer, Virginia Handbook for Occupational and Physical Therapists (1996, 2003; 2007)
  • Chair, Personnel Shortages Task Force (1994 -1996)
  • Member, Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Advisory Committee (1993-1996)

Honors and Awards

  • 2010 Trainer for the AOTA Fieldwork Educator Certificate Program
  • 2008 Excellence in Teaching Award, School of Allied Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • 2008 CTE Teaching and Learning with Technology Institute Grant, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • 2004 Roster of Fellows, American Occupational Therapy Association. Educator, Practitioner, Author, Researcher, Multiple Service Awards
  • 1985 VOTA Award of Merit

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