John Jackson

John Jackson is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Occupational Therapy Department at Emory & Henry College's School of Health Sciences, serving as Interim Capstone Coordinator. With over 30 years of experience, he combines clinical practice in hand/upper extremity rehabilitation (Certified Hand Therapist) with academic leadership. He founded Emory & Henry's occupational therapy program, emphasizing instructional technology integration in education.

Education:

• Ed.D. Instructional Technology, Texas Tech University
• M.A. Administration and Education in Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University
• B.A. Occupational Therapy, Medical College of Georgia

Research Interests: Focuses on clinical practice innovation in occupational therapy, particularly hand therapy, and leveraging instructional technology to enhance healthcare education outcomes.

Professional Contributions: No awards listed, but demonstrates significant program-building experience in academic healthcare education. No grants or advising details provided in text.