Creative, energetic and caring people make great Activity Directors for senior citizens as well as special needs residents. They plan and lead activity programs that are meaningful and person-centered to support and improve the quality of life for residents. Graduates work in long-term care, assisted living facilities or memory care communities.
Students learn skills in:
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Activity Director Instructor
Faculty
Online Curriculum Specialist
D2L Brightspace Campus Trainer
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science: Recreation
Master of Science: Instructional Design
Graduate Certificate: Design for eLearning
2004 – present: Online Curriculum Specialist at Ridgewater College
1991- present: Instructor at Ridgewater College
1984 – 1991: Activity Director in Long term care
National Association of Activity Professional (NAAP) Board of Directors Award
MNSWAP Award of Excellence Activity Professional of the Year – 1997
Ridgewater College Pier-to-Pier Award Recognition – 2013
Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer – 2016
State Speaker at National Activity and Healthcare conferences
1991
MN State Activity Professionals Association (CMNSWAP)
National Association of Activity Professionals (NAA)
National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP)
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Ridgewater College is an equal opportunity employer and educator.
