Doctor of Health Science (ABD), Bridgeport University
MS Health Education, Purdue University Global
MA Speech Pathology, University of Northern Iowa
MS Health Education, Purdue University Global
MA Speech Pathology, University of Northern Iowa
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Valerie Connor started her career as a speech therapist. She currently works full time at the Quad City Rehabilitation Institute providing acute inpatient rehab, but has also worked in long-term care and outpatient settings. Valerie started teaching online in 2007 and has enjoyed a focus in the legal and ethical aspects of healthcare administration, as well as development of health policy. Instructional video tutorials play a large role in her teaching method. Valerie enjoys spending time with her two adult children, traveling, and outdoor pursuits, including hiking, gardening, and bee-keeping.
Affiliations
- Certified Health Education Specialist
- American Speech and Hearing Association
Published materials
- Textbook: Ethics for Health Professionals; 2012; Jones and Bartlett
- Article: Student Centered Teaching Across the Gender Divide, The Paralegal Educator, Winter 2009
- Thesis: Eliciting Narratives in Language Disabled Children, 1998