Betsy Kennedy

M.Ed. in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Temple University, (1987)

B.S. in Health and Physical Education, West Chester University, (1985)

Professional CTRS

Sponsoring Organization: National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Date Obtained: 1986-01-01

Expertise

Presentations

(November 2, 2023). Recharge, Regroup, Reprogram Therapeutic Recreation Practice: Moving into the Future Keynote/Plenary Address Interventions Conference Farmville VA.

(February , 2019). Politics in the Workplace; Managing Down and Up to Stay Sane Lecture Virginia Recreation & Park Association Management Conference Suffolk VA.

Kennedy, B. (March , 2016). TR Survival Guide to Workplace Politics Oral Presentation Virginia State Therapeutic Recreation Association Management Workshop Williamsburg.

Goff, J. (November 9, 2015). Creating Tomorrow's Leaders; Generation Y and Z Virginia Recreation and Park Society Virginia Beach, VA.

Collins, T. (September , 2015). Facilitating Group Activities Using a TR Toolkit American Therapeutic Recreation Association National Conference Albuquerque, NM.

(May , 2015). Facilitating Group Activities Using a TR Toolkit Oral Presentation VASTRA Interventions Conference Farmville, VA.

(March , 2015). Bullet Proof Your Job Oral Presentation ATRA Mid-Year Conference .

Eddie, H. (February , 2015). Motivating and Engaging Staff VRPS Management Conference Suffolk, VA.

(July , 2014). Asperger's Syndrome & the Role of RT ATRA Webinar .

(February , 2014). Recreational Therapy State Licensure in Virginia VASTRA State Workshop .

(October , 2013). Asperger's Syndrome American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference Pittsburgh, PA.

(October , 2013). Evidence Based Practice in Recreational Therapy VASTRA State Workshop Farmville, VA.

Hill, E. L. (October , 2013). The Essentials of Motivation: Engaging Staff During Changing Economic Times VRPS Annual Conference .

(May , 2013). Recreational Therapy State Licensure: What Will It Take? Mid-Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic recreation Richmond, VA.

Kennedy, B. and Lynch, S. (November 2, 2012). Workshop:m Got Personality? Appreciating Individual Differences & Promoting Team Cohesiveness VASTRA Workshop Richmond, VA.

(October 14, 2012). Preparing New Recreational Therapy Professional: Future Challenges American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference Phoenix AZ.

(October 28, 2011). Building a State TR Professional Organization in Virginia Therapeutic Recreation Showcase Farmville, VA.

(October 28, 2011). Therapeutic Recreation Practice Issues in Virginia Therapeutic Recreation Showcase Farmville, VA.

(September , 2011). Preparing New TR Professionals: Future Challenges VIrginia Recreation & Park Society Annual Conference Norfolk, VA.

(May , 2011). Bulletproff Your Job in TR Mid-Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation Ocean City , MD.

(May , 2011). What's Next? TR Practice Issues While Looking to the Future Mid-Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation Ocean City, MD.

(January 7, 2011). Career Building Outdoor Adventure Program Winter Retreat Virginia Beach, VA.

(September , 2010). Aspergers Syndrome: The Role of Therapeutic Recreation VRPS Annual Conference Hampton, VA.

Kennedy, B. and Kennedy, D. (September , 2010). Opening Address: Finding Common Ground in Campus Recreation VRSA State Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Kennedy, B. S. (May , 2010). Workplace Politics: Working with Professinal Colleagues and Management Mid-Eastern Therapeutic Recreation Symposium Richmond, VA.

Kennedy, B. S.. (April , 2010). Endnote- What's Next? Recreatinal Therapy Practice Issues While Looking to the Future Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium MMyrtle Beach, SC.

Kennedy, B. (April , 2009). Workplace Politics: Working with Professional Colleagues and Management Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium Myrtle Beach, SC.

Kennedy, B. (March , 2008). Back to the Future in TR: Keynot Address Michigan Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Kennedy, B. (October , 2007). 25 Years of Therapeutic Recreation: Endnote Address Therapeutic Recreation Conference Farmville, VA.

Kennedy, B. (September , 2007). Asperger Syndrome: The Role of Recreational Therapy ATRA Annual Conference Milwaukee, WI.

Kennedy, B. (November , 2006). The Therapeutic Recreation Advisory Board: What is it? Virginia Recreation and Parks Society Annual Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Kennedy, B. (July , 2006). 25 Years of Therapeutic Recration: Back to the Future: Keynote Address Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium Wilmington, NC.

Kennedy, B. (June , 2006). Failure to Thrive Syndrome in Long Term Care: Role of Recreation Therapy American therapeutic Recreation Association 2006 Teleconference Series Focus on Geriatrics .

Kennedy, B. (September , 2005). Professional Development Through Certification Virginia Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Kennedy, B. (September , 2005). Recreation Therapy versus Activities and the MDS 3.0 Virginia Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Kennedy, B. (May , 2005). Failure to Thrive Syndrome in Long Term Care: The Role of Recreational Therapy 2005 Mid-Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation Ocean City, MD.

Kennedy, B. (May , 2004). The Basic ABC’s of Survey Development 2004 Mid-Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation Williamsburg, VA.

Ridinger, L. L. and Kennedy, B. (May , 2004). The basic ABC’s of survey development Mid-Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation Williamsburg, VA.

Kennedy, B. (May , 2004). Working with Higher Management Mid-Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation Williamsburg, VA.

Kennedy, B. (September , 2003). Higher Education Institute: Best Practice 2003 American therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference Atlanta, GA.

Kennedy, B. (May , 2003). The A to Z of Professional Development in Therapeutic Recreation 2003 Mid-Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation Philadelphia, PA.

Kennedy, B. (September , 2002). Higher Education Institute 2002 American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference Keystone, Co.

Kennedy, B. (September , 2002). When is the Student Ready for a Therapeutic Recreation Internship? 2002 American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference Keystone, CO.

Kennedy, B. (September , 2002). “Writing for Learning American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, Educator Institute Cincinnati, OH.

Kennedy, B. (February , 2002). Therapeutic Recreation Internship Workshop Norfolk, VA.

Kennedy, B. (December , 2001). Employment Trends in Therapeutic Recreation 2001 Virginia Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference Williamsburg, VA.

Kennedy, B. (May , 2001). Beyond Activities: Implementing the Therapeutic Recreation Process in the Long Term Care Setting 2001 Mid-Eastern Therapeutic Recreation Symposium Williamsburg, VA.

• 2016: Shining Star Award, ODU Student Engagement & Enrollment Services
• 2015: John R. Broderick Diversity Award,
• 2014: University Distinguished Teacher Award,
• 2011: Shining Star Award, ODU Division of Student Affairs
• 2010: Darden College of Education Teaching Innovation and Excellence Award,
• 2010: Shining Star Award, ODU Division of Student Affairs
• 2009: Ann James Outstanding Presentation Award, Southeast Recreation Therapy Symposium
• 2008: 2008 YMCA Service To Youth Award, YMCA of South Hampton Roads
• 2007: Award of Recognition for Excellence in Leadership and Distinguished Service, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
• 2005: Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, Disability Services, Old Dominion University
• 2004: Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers,
• 2003: Darden College of Education Service Award, Old Dominion University
• 2002: Certificate of Recognition Award, American Therapeutic Recreation Association
• 2002: Distinguished Service and Leadership Award, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• 1995: Distinguished Service Award, Virginia Recreation and Park Society Therapeutic Recreation Section
• 1995: Presidential Certificate, Virginia Recreation and Park Society