Faculty and Staff

The Occupational Therapy Faculty are dedicated professionals involved in teaching, research, and service. Their clinical and educational expertise represents a cross section of diverse practice areas across the developmental continuum in both traditional and contemporary practice areas. The faculty frequently present at state, national, and international conferences, and they have published numerous books, chapters, articles, and assessment instruments in the field. The OT faculty are accessible and available to students on a routine basis, they maintain an open door policy, and they foster student involvement in research, teaching, and service activities through close, mentoring relationships.  

Headshot of Carol Coté, Ph. D., OTR/L

Carol Coté, Ph. D., OTR/L

Department Chair and Program Director, Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

carol.cote@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 314 | 570-941-4125

B.S., Kean University of New Jersey
M.S., Montclair State University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Faculty

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Michael Bermudez, Ed. D., OTR/L

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

michael.bermudez@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 416 | 570-941-6253

B.S., University of Santo Tomas
B.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
M.A., New Jersey City University
Ed. D. , New Jersey City University

Headshot of Karen Brady, D.Ed., OTR/L

Karen Brady, D.Ed., OTR/L

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

karen.brady@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 324 | 570-941-6565

B.A., Mansfield University
M.S., Misericordia University
D.Ed., Pennsylvania State University

Headshot of Deborah Budash, Ph. D., OTR/L

Deborah Budash, Ph. D., OTR/L

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Edward Leahy Hall 410 | 570-941-6265

B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph..D., Northcentral University

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Chandra Ann Nealon, DPT

Faculty Specialist

Occupational Therapy

chandra.nealon@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 422

B.S., Misericordia University
M.S., Misericordia University
D.P.T., Misericordia University

Headshot of Lisa A. Kozden, MOT, OTR/L, CHT, COMT

Lisa A. Kozden, MOT, OTR/L, CHT, COMT

Faculty Specialist

Occupational Therapy

lisa.kozden@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 322

B.A., Muhlenberg College
M.O.T., Nova Southeastern University

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William Lambert, MS, OTR/L

Faculty Specialist

Occupational Therapy

william.lambert@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 418 | 570-941-4125

B.A., King’s College
B.S., Misericordia University
M.S., The University of Scranton

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Marlene J . Morgan, Ed.D., OTR/L

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

marlene.morgan@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 414 | 570-941-5879

B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Texas Woman’s University
Ed.D., Temple University

Headshot of Julie Ann Nastasi, ScD, OTD, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA

Julie Ann Nastasi, ScD, OTD, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

julie.nastasi@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 320 | 570-941-5857

B.S., The University of Scranton
M.A., Tufts University
O.T.D., Boston University
Sc.D., Towson University

Headshot of Patricia A. Wisniewski, Ed.D., OTR/L, CPRP

Patricia A. Wisniewski, Ed.D., OTR/L, CPRP

Faculty Specialist

Occupational Therapy

patricia.wisniewski@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 326 | 570-941-4086

A.S., Penn State University
B.S., Misericordia University
M.S., Misericordia University
Ed.D, University of South Carolina

Headshot of Dr. Rita Fleming-Castaldy, Ph. D., OTR/L, FAOTA

Dr. Rita Fleming-Castaldy, Ph. D., OTR/L, FAOTA

Professor Emeritus

Occupational Therapy

rita.fleming-castaldy@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 420 | 570-941-6368

B.S., M.A., Ph.D., New York University

Headshot of Carol Reinson, Ph.D., OTR/L

Carol Reinson, Ph.D., OTR/L

Associate Professor Emeritus

Occupational Therapy

carol.reinson@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 318 | 570-941-6225

A.A.S., Herkimer County Community College
B.S., Utica College of Syracuse University
M.S., SUNY @ New Paltz
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Staff

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Jessica Brennan, OTD, OTR/L

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Occupational Therapy

jessica.brennan@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 318 | 570 941-4159

Headshot of Courtney W. Lancia, OTD, OTR/L

Courtney W. Lancia, OTD, OTR/L

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Occupational Therapy

courtney.lancia@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 316 | 570-941-4134

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Mary Bennett

Faculty Secretary

Occupational Therapy

mary.bennett@scranton.edu

Edward Leahy Hall 310 | 570-941-4125

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