Cindy Mathena has been teaching at the University of St. Augustine since January of 1998. She attended the Medical University of South Carolina and received her B.S. in Occupational Therapy. She received her M.S. in Health Administration from Old Dominion University and her PhD is in Educational Technology with an emphasis in online learning experiences though Walden University. Her dissertation was titled: “Effectiveness of Online Education for Physical and Occupational Therapy Curricula”.

Dr. Mathena is the Director of Online Education and the Transitional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program She serves as faculty in both entry-level and post-professional programs. She is currently active in a local rehabilitation practice with an emphasis on upper extremity orthopedic injury. Dr. Mathena not only provides patient care in the clinic, but participates in community–based practices as well. These include ergonomic and work-site analysis as well as in-home environmental assessments.

Dr. Mathena oversees the Instructional Technology Department and enjoys the growth and use of technology in education she has witnessed in her 10 years with the university. She serves on the Distance Education and Training Councils site accreditation team and is actively involved in that organization.

In her spare time she is a mother, scuba diver and guitar player.

Contact Information for Dr. Cindy Mathena:
904-826-0084 ext 261
cmathena@usa.edu

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