Education

• Ph.D., University of Kentucky
• M.S., Wayne State University
• B.S., Eastern Michigan University

Research & Academic Interests

• Occupation-based practice
• Client-centered care
• Student-engaged learning

Publications

• Lockwich, J. Kitzman, P., Skubik-Peplaski, C., Andreatta, R., Schwartzkopf-Phifer, K. (2024). Pushing the limit to reach meaningful change: the impact of intensity-driven exercise on clinical outcomes for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. A single-subject design. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-8 https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2388873
• Willey, K. S., Howell, D., & Skubik-Peplaski, C. (2024). Occupational Therapists’ Consideration of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity when Working with Adolescents: A Preliminary Study. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 12(3), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2202
• Handwriting intervention effectiveness via telehealth delivery. Journal for Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention. DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2023.2246462
• Glueck, A.C., Humphrey, C., Salmon Powell, E., Ginn, C., Custer, M., and Skubik-Peplaski, C. (2023). Improving hand recovery in tetraplegia through the use of meaningful occupations: A qualitative case series, Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. Sep 21;21(4), Article 11
• Stimler, L Skubik-Peplaski, C, O’Brien, S. & Custer, M. (2023) Student Perceptions of Reading Preparation and Textbook Use in Professional Allied Health Programs, Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. Sep 21;21(4), Article 24
• Chycinski, B. J., Humphrey, C. E., & Skubik-Peplaski, C. (2023). Assessment of an Online Learning Module to Promote Fieldwork Educator Preparedness: A Pilot Study. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 7 (2). https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol7/iss2/16

Associations, Affiliations & Work History

• Member, Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association
• Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
• United College Workers

• Adjunct Professor at University of Kentucky

Awards & Accolades

• Kentucky Extension Diversity Award, Kentucky State Extension Council 2023 Team Recipient
• University Research and Creative Endeavors (URCE) Mentorship of the Month Award 2023
• Allen Ault Award for Online Course Excellence 2023