FACULTY & STAFF

Ben Sidaway,
P.T., B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor

Dr. Sidaway is originally from England, where he completed his B.Sc. in Kinesiology. He received his M.A. in Motor Behavior and Biomechanics from the University of North Carolina and his Ph.D. in Motor Control/Learning from Penn State University. Prior to joining Husson, he was a Professor in the Kinesiology Department at Louisiana State University for eight years. He has an extensive research background in Motor Control/Learning and Biomechanics with over 60 published, peer-reviewed papers and abstracts. His current research focuses on the use of motor control and learning principles in treating clinical populations. Dr. Sidaway's areas of teaching expertise include Motor Control/Learning, Biomechanics, Anatomy, and Neuroscience. Contact Ben at sidawayb@husson.edu or (207) 973-1099.

Suzanne P. Gordon, Program Director
P.T., B.S., M.A.C.T.
Assistant Professor

Ms. Gordon received her physical therapy education at University of Missouri (Columbia) and a Masters of Arts in College Teaching at University of North Carolina, where she worked with Suzann Campbell. She is a pediatric physical therapist and has worked for many years with multi-handicapped children in institutional settings, in addition to clinical education development. Contact Suzanne at gordons@husson.edu or (207) 941-7797.

Sondra G. Siegel,
P.T., B.A., B.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Siegel received her physical therapy education at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. and her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Sondra's clinical experience has focused on neurological physical therapy, with an emphasis on treatment of patients with spinal cord injury. Her research interests include nervous system plasticity and spinal cord physiology. Her areas of teaching include treatment of the adult neurologically impaired patient and rehabilitation for other chronic conditions. Contact Sondra at siegels@husson.edu or (207) 941-7049.

Cheryl L. Adams,
P.T., B.S., M.H.S., O.C.S.
Assistant Professor

Ms. Adams received her physical therapy education at Florida International University, Miami, Florida and recently completed a post-professional M.H.S. in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis. She has also recently become certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She has practiced for over 17 years in the Bangor area and was a co-owner and co-founder of SPORT, Inc.; a private practice specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic therapy. Her areas of teaching are Physical Agents and Musculoskeletal courses. Contact Cheryl at adamsch@husson.edu or (207) 941-7145.

Arthur Schwarcz,
P.T., Ph.D, A. T.C., M.N.M.S.T.

Associate Professor

Dr. Schwarcz received his undergraduate degree in physical education and athletic training at York University. He received his M.A. in Athletic Training from Indiana University. He completed his Ph.D. in Physical Education and a Certificate in Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa. Dr. Schwarcz also completed an 18-month residency program in manual therapy and passed the Norwegian Certification Examination in Manual Therapy I. Arthur has over seven years of experience in academics in the physical therapy program at Grand Valley State University. Dr. Schwarcz shares with us his extensive clinical and academic experience in the areas of orthopedics, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and sports medicine. He currently directs our Musculoskeletal and Therapeutic Skills courses. Contact Art at schwarcza@husson.edu or (207) 941-7049.

Gail Dechman,
B.Sc.P.T., Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Dr. Dechman joins us from a three year position as Center Director of the Kuwait-Dalhousie Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Project, the goal of which was to improve the standard of rehabilitation care in the state of Kuwait through education, service, and research. Prior to that, she was an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Dechman received her physical therapy education at Queen's University in Ontario, and completed her Ph.D. in Physiology at McGill University. Gail has extensive clinical experience in cardio-respiratory physical therapy, with an emphasis in ICU care and pulmonary rehabilitation. Her areas of research include cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation. Gail's area of teaching is Cardio-respiratory courses. Contact Gail at dechmang@husson.edu or (207) 941-7059.

Karen Morren,
M.P.T.
Lecturer and ACCE

Ms. Morren received her physical therapy education at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, PA. She has practiced in a wide variety of clinical environments and has a strong background in clinical department administration and staff/student education. Karen's area of clinical interest is in neurological physical therapy. She is the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, with related teaching duties. Contact Karen at morrenk@husson.edu or (207) 973-1076.

Eric Strong,

M.S.P.T., PhD
Assistant Professor

Dr. Strong received his undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy and his Ph.D. in Exercise Science and Wellness at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Dr. Strong brings to Husson students expertise in a number of different projects such as: Bone Density Study, Weight-Loss Study, and Undereating and Overexercising Study. Eric's area of teaching is Kinesiology, Geriatrics, Health and Wellness, as well as assisting in several lab courses.

Contact Eric at stronge@husson.edu or (207) 973-1031.

Kathy Dow,                                               

Clinical Education Secretary

Physical Therapy Program

Contact Kathy at 207-973-1049

Or dowka@husson.edu                         

Susan Nutter,

Special Assistant to

Physical Therapy Program Director

Contact Susie at 207-941-7101

or nutters@husson.edu