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About Jody Bortone


Jody Bortone, OT/L, Ed.D. is Professor Emerita of Occupational Therapy at Sacred Heart University. She was formerly Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs & New Initiatives for the College of Health Professionsand former Chair and Founding Director of the Department of Occupational Therapy. She served as Interim Dean from December 15, 2018, to March 31, 2019 and again Interim Dean of the College of Health Professions from July 2019 until December 2019.
Professor Bortone first came to Sacred Heart University in May 1999. She is a participant in the College’s Administrative Council, which engages in college-wide planning and development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from Columbia University, a post professional master’s in occupational therapy from New York University and doctorate of education in education leadership, administration and policy from Fordham University. She is a licensed occupational therapist in New York, Connecticut and South Dakota.


Primary Professional Service/Affiliation:
  • American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Occupational Therapy Association, 2012, President's Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Shortages
  • American Occupational Therapy Association, 2008, President's Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Shortages
 Professional Interests:
  • Mental Health
  • Pediatrics
 Specialties:
  • Group theory and facilitation
  • Curriculum design
  • High impact pedagogies in higher education
  • Application of evidence-based practices

Positions

May 2022 - Present Professor Emerita, Sacred Heart University ‐ Occupational Therapy, College of Health Professions
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July 2020 - May 2022 Associate Dean Faculty Affairs & New Initiatives, Sacred Heart University ‐ College of Health Professions
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May 1999 - May 2022 Clinical Associate Professor Occupational Therapy, Sacred Heart University ‐ Occupational Therapy, College of Health Professions
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Disciplines

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Honors and Awards

  • Bortone, J., Sussman, D. (1998). Grant proposal at the New York City Board of Education on the development of an integrated Universal Pre-K program. Submitted and granted, Spring 1998.
  • Bortone, J. & Dodson, J. (2015). Evidence-based practice: occupational therapists' real-life experience. Sacred Heart University's URCG grant.

Education

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2007 EdD, Educational Leadership, Fordham University
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1984 MA, Occupational Therapy, New York University
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1974 BS, Occupational Therapy, Columbia University
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1971 AA Liberal Arts, Centenary College
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Contact Information

Occupational Therapy 
College of Health Professions 

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Dissertation (1)