Physical Therapy Faculty & Staff
Our faculty is devoted to developing dynamic, well-rounded physical therapists.
Since its inception in 1995, the physical therapy program has carefully chosen faculty members who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. Our faculty's credentials are exceptional, demonstrating diverse areas of expertise and clinical experience.
Two key components of the 蘑菇短视频DPT educational experience are the incorporation of a variety of learning styles and a low student-faculty ratio. Our success as a faculty lies in the accomplishments and satisfaction of our graduates as they apply the science of physical therapy in clinics across the country.
Our Faculty
| David Hudson | Professor | Department Head | dhudson@wcu.edu | 828.227.2191 |
| John Carzoli | Associate Professor | Associate Department Head | jacarzoli@wcu.edu | 828.227.2268 |
| Ashley Watamura | Associate Professor | Assistant Department Head | awhyatt@wcu.edu | 828.227.2296 |
| Zach DeMeester | Assistant Professor | demeesterz@wcu.edu | 828.227.2126 | |
| Joshua Jones | Assistant Professor | jonesjoshua@wcu.edu | 828.293.5174 | |
| Joey Marion | Assistant Professor | jmarion@wcu.edu | 828.227.2288 | |
| Katie Ollendick | Assistant Professor | Director of Clinical Education | kollendick@wcu.edu | 828.227.2192 |
| Hannah Pollard | Assistant Professor | Assistant Director of Clinical Education | pollardh@wcu.edu | 828.227.2192 |
| Lori Schrodt | Professor | lschrodt@wcu.edu | 828.227.2379 | |
| Tammy Simmons | Assistant Professor | tsimmons@wcu.edu | 828.227.3523 | |
| Todd Watson | Professor | twatson@wcu.edu | 828.227.2268 |
Support Personnel
Roy Torda
Administrative Support Associate
Primary support person for the departmend
rtorda@wcu.edu
828.655.6554
232 HHSB
Adjunct Faculty
| Jim Gregory, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CSCS, USAW | Teaching Areas: Orthopedic, Clinical Reasoning | jgregory@specializednc.com |
| Jason Mehler, PT, DPT, PCS | Teaching Areas: Pediatrics | jason@kellymehler.com |
| Stephen Ramsey, PT, DPT, CCS | Teaching Areas: Cardiopulmonary | stephenramsey24@gmail.com |
| Kelly Yerkes, PT, DPT, GCS, CCS |
Teaching Areas: Clinical Care, Cardiopulmonary | kellyyerkes@gmail.com |
| Asa Walker, PT, DPT, OCS, LAT, ATC, CSCS | Teaching Areas: Movement Science Lab, Integrated Clinical Experiences | asawalker0910@gmail.com |
