Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

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I would like to thank the entire DPT faculty here at University of Vermont for their support, encouragement, resilience, and knowledge over the last 2.5 years. Each professor in their own way have contributed toward my growth as not only a student, but as a person and future clinician. Thank you all for your patience, and for creating a learning environment where we were not only allowed to succeed, but also fail and learn from our mistakes. Thank you for going above and beyond in helping us get across the finish line. This was a journey full of ups and downs, and throw a pandemic in there, and here we all stand together, and stronger than ever. I could not have asked for a better team of faculty to get through graduate school with and leave saying I have a DPT family to always be able to come back to.

A Special Thanks to:

Reuben Escorpizo

Reuben, words cannot describe how grateful I am to have had you as my academic advisor. You have stood by me every step of the way throughout this entire journey and not once let me feel like I was alone. Your patience, your compassion, your empathy, and your love to teach shines. You hold high expectations, not to overwhelm us but, to make us better students, and better future clinicians. Birds eye view, with the end in mind, I appreciate the standards you set for us, and for me personally. It has pushed me, and it has forced me to grow, for that I am grateful.

Donna Smith

Donna, thank you for being such a great clinical advisor, and professor. I have learned so much from you across so many different domains both in the classroom and outside of it. Your spirituality and calmness have played a crucial role in my journey here as a student. The weekly meditation classes were a lifesaver in that last semester. You have created a safe space for your students and have always been there with the right things to say during difficult times. Thank you for always encouraging me and ensuring my success in times of doubt.