Hope Appelbaum

Hope Appelbaum serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair of Respiratory Care at Kettering College, where she has been faculty since 2003. She additionally holds an adjunct faculty position for the online Bachelor in Health Science program since 2015.

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Education from Northcentral University (emphasis: online learning)
• Bachelor of Science from Wright State University
• Associate's degree in Science with respiratory care emphasis from Kettering College

With over 30 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Appelbaum's expertise spans intensive care, acute care, long-term care, and home health settings. Her professional focus integrates clinical practice with educational leadership, particularly in developing respiratory care curricula and online health science education. As Director of Clinical Education since 2004, she has shaped hands-on training components for respiratory therapy students.

While no specific grants are documented in available materials, her sustained leadership roles indicate consistent program support. She maintains active clinical engagement through Kettering College's healthcare partnerships and oversees clinical education infrastructure for the Respiratory Care program.