51福利社

Meet Our Faculty

 

Salome Brooks, PT, EdD, MBA, MS, Associate Professor, Program Director
Program Director, Associate Professor

(603) 647-3500
Brookss@franklinpierce.edu

Salome Brooks, Ph.D., is the Program Director and an Associate Professor of our Physical Therapy department. She is a dedicated educator bringing extensive experience and leadership in physical therapy education. Dr. Brooks' academic and professional focus supports the advancement of healthcare education, emphasizing practical, patient-centered approaches that prepare students for dynamic roles in the physical therapy field.

Olga L.M. McSorley, PT, DPT
Director of Clinical Education, Asst Professor

(603) 647-3553
mcsorleyo@franklinpierce.edu

Dr. Olga L. M. McSorley serves as the Director of Clinical Education and an Assistant Professor at 51福利社's College of Health & Natural Sciences. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University. Currently, she is pursuing an Ed.D. in Leadership and Learning at Rivier University. Dr. McSorley's research interests focus on clinical education, professional development, and aquatic physical therapy. She is an active member of several professional organizations, such as the American Physical Therapy Association and the New England Consortium of Clinical Educators, where she serves as Treasurer. Dr. McSorley has contributed to her field through numerous conference presentations, including topics like aquatic therapy for patients with lower-limb amputation and innovative teaching methods in physical therapy education.

Ross Childs, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Assistant Professor

(603) 647-3552
childsro@franklinpierce.edu

Ross Childs is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at 51福利社. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success, he plays a pivotal role in preparing future healthcare professionals. His affiliation with Franklin 51福利社 underscores his dedication to advancing the field of physical therapy through education, research, and mentorship.

 

 Theresa O'Neil, PT, MS, DPT, EdD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Assistant Professor

(603) 647-3500
oneilt@franklinpierce.edu  
 

Theresa O鈥橬eil is an Assistant Professor in the DPT-NH program and an APTA Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. She serves as a clinical resource specialist in vestibular and post-concussion rehabilitation for Beth Israel Lahey Health in Woburn, Massachusetts, integrating advanced clinical expertise with academic scholarship in health professions education.

Dr. O鈥橬eil鈥檚 scholarly work centers on educational research in health professions education, with emphasis on learning theory, cognitive science, and Master Adaptive Learning, and their application to student engagement and academic success. Her research examines the relationship between instructional design, learner variability, and performance outcomes in Doctor of Physical Therapy education. She is committed to implementing evidence-based pedagogical strategies that cultivate metacognition, self-regulated learning, adaptive expertise, and long-term professional competence. Her work advances inclusive, learner-centered educational environments grounded in contemporary educational science.

She presents nationally at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting and regionally at APTA New Hampshire and Massachusetts Annual Conferences. She has also presented at the New Jersey Brain Alliance Conference on concussion, contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship in neurologic and orthopaedic rehabilitation.

Dr. O鈥橬eil serves as an item writer for the APTA Orthopaedic Specialist Certification through the Specialization Academy of Content Experts, supporting the psychometric rigor and content validity of national specialty certification standards.

A residency-trained physical therapist in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Dr. O鈥橬eil is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT). She holds a Graduate Certificate in Anatomy from Hardin-Simmons University and is a member of the American Association for Anatomy. Her integrated background in advanced manual therapy, anatomy, and educational research reflects her commitment to bridging foundational science, clinical excellence, and innovative pedagogy in the preparation of adaptive, evidence-informed physical therapists.

 

 

Saniya Waghmare, PT, MPT, PhD, Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor

waghmares@franklinpierce.edu
(603) 647-3557

 

 

Tara White, DPT
Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor

(603) 647-3561
twhite@franklinpierce.edu

Tara White, is the Director of Clinical Education and an Assistant Professor at Franklin 51福利社 University. With a robust background in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Tara oversees clinical education for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, ensuring students gain practical experience in diverse healthcare settings.

 

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