Effective Teaching

Whitney Henderson, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri. She teaches a variety of courses across the curriculum, including Human Development and Occupation, Principles of Assessment, Human Motion and Occupation, and Adult Practice. She also provides supervision to students during adult practicum experiences and engages in research in areas of occupational therapy education and adult neurological rehabilitation. Henderson graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor's degree (2006) and master's degree (2008) in occupational therapy. In addition, she completed a postprofessional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University (2017). Henderson worked in an acute care setting with individuals with neurological conditions and burn injuries for 5 years prior to entering academia. She also has experience working in skilled nursing facilities. In addition to teaching, Henderson coaches at Orangetheory Fitness. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two West Highland terriers (CJ and Paulie), participating in church activities, attending sporting events and concerts, and traveling to various parts of the world. For more information about the editor and resources for evidence-based teaching, please visit www.thinkwide.space.