Retta Marie Martin

Retta Marie Martin serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy Department at Duquesne University's John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences. With 23 years of clinical experience, she specializes in pediatric occupational therapy across inpatient, outpatient, and school settings, treating spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, developmental disabilities, feeding disorders, chronic pain, visual deficits, and ASD.

Her educational credentials include:

• EdD from Duquesne University (2022)
• M.S. in Health and Rehabilitation Science (Occupational Therapy concentration) from University of Pittsburgh (2009)
• B.S. in Occupational Therapy from University of Pittsburgh (1993)

Dr. Martin's research centers on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), focusing on enhancing leadership and social entrepreneurship skills to expand occupational therapy's impact in emerging practice areas. Her expertise spans medical/school-based models, pediatric rehabilitation, assistive technology, and professional development within experiential learning contexts.

As Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, she directs clinical training programs that bridge academic instruction with real-world pediatric rehabilitation practice, emphasizing skill development during student fieldwork rotations.