Jessica Kirby

Dr. Jessica Kirby is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Athletic Training at Western Carolina University (WCU), part of the College of Health and Human Sciences. She joined WCU in 2020 and focuses on education and clinical practice in athletic training.

Education:

• EDD, Adult, Higher, and Community Education, Ball State University

Research and Teaching Interests:

• Behavioral Health: Exploring mental health integration in athletic training practice.
• Manual Therapy: Techniques for musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
• Interprofessional Education: Promoting collaborative healthcare training across disciplines.
• Pedagogy in Athletic Training: Innovations in teaching methodologies for clinical educators.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant information listed in available texts. Office located in HHS 356.