Kate Janczak Lieser PT DPT OCS, Class of 2007
It seems as though I may have come full circle, returning recently as a clinical instructor in the PT program here at SHU. Now that
I think about it a little more, I actually
have come full circle. Ten years later, I am back where I started, but in a completely different place. Confused? Let’s try and “wrap our heads around” this one, shall we?
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Heidi Sue Zommer Cheerman PT NCS, Class of 2002
Have you ever thought to yourself, “How in the world did I ever get where I am today”? As I reflect back on the past twelve years, it amazes me how each step along the way, no mater how minute, had a direct impact on the here and now of my career path. I still remember those first days of orientation, as we began our PT studies at Sacred Heart in1999. As I started my journey into this ever changing dynamic profession, I certainly did not have a compete appreciation for the remarkable opportunities I’d encounter along my path in the years to come.
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Tony Reale PT ATC, Class of 2003
My professional journey has taken me across the country in order to follow and develop within my dream job. It all started on the East Coast; after graduating from the SHU PT program in 2003, I was offered a position at a HealthSouth facility in New Milford, CT. After a quick two years, I was promoted to the “Site Coordinator” position overseeing 2 clinics, which included managing 5 physical therapists, 2 occupational therapists, and 6 ancillary staff. Another two years past, and I started to do research on opening my own practice. I thought it would be my next step, so I began the process of crunching numbers, looking through medical catalogs, picking out exercise equipment that I needed to buy, etc. Unexpectedly, I received notice from my mentor, Rod McHenry, of an opening for a PT position with the San Francisco Giants.
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Ed Mahoney PT DPT CWS, Class of 2002
With the arrival of the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11/01, many of us probably find ourselves reflecting back to that day, and on a broader scale, to where we were in our lives. Excluding that particular day, I think of it as one of the most enjoyable times of my life. I was lucky enough to be part of a class with great people, and to be taught by amazing professors. PT school was often stressful, but those difficult times led to a feeling of camaraderie within our class and did more to shape who I would become than anything else. Looking back on the workloads that seemed impossible at the time gives me a feeling of accomplishment that only comes when you achieve something that requires a lot of hard work and dedication.
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