Jessica Barrett

Jessica Barrett is Chair and Associate Professor of Athletic Training at Springfield College's School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership. With a PhD in Kinesiology and Athletic Training Education from the University of Connecticut (2018), she leads the athletic training program while serving on multiple accreditation and professional committees including CAATE Review Committee and NATA Convention Programming Committee.

• Education: PhD in Kinesiology (University of Connecticut, 2018)
• Leadership: Chair of Department of Athletic Training
• Expertise: Faculty development, work-life balance, clinical education

Her research examines faculty socialization, mentorship relationships, and professional burnout in athletic training education. Recent publications analyze transition-to-practice models, gender dynamics in sports medicine, and professional identity formation among graduate students.

Barrett contributes to academic governance as Chair of the Graduate Academic Affairs Committee and participates in strategic planning through Springfield College's Dean’s Advisory Council. Her work appears in journals like Athletic Training Education Journal and Journal of Physical Therapy Education.