Doctoral Student
Assistant Director of Student Support
HPER 326
ashleyhamilton@utk.edu
Faculty Advisors
Angela Wozencroft, Ph.D.
Courses Taught
| RSM 201 | Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation |
| RSM 310 | Developing and Evaluating Therapeutic Recreation Programs |
| RSM 294N | Therapeutic Recreation Practicum I |
| RSM 394N | Therapeutic Recreation Practicum II |
| RSM 494N | Therapeutic Recreation Internship |
| RSM 596 | Therapeutic Recreation Internship (Graduate-level) |
Research
- Organizational culture & behavior
- Professional Identity
- Group dynamics and team building
Additional Information
Prior to coming to the University of Tennessee, Ashley served as a clinical specialist in recreational therapy at an inpatient physical rehabilitation facility in Knoxville. In August of 2018, Ashley joined the Volunteer family and the KRSS department as an adjunct instructor in the Therapeutic Recreation program. Ashley has held several positions in KRSS since 2018 and now serves as a lecturer and the Director of Field Education, overseeing all the practicums and internships in the KRSS department. When Ashley is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her sweet husband, her two delightful and wild boys, and her dear friends. Some of her favorite things to do with her family and friends are going camping and hiking, eating a really good meal, playing board games, and playing music.
Education
| PhD | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies (in-progress) |
| MS | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Recreation & Sport Management, Therapeutic Recreation |
| BA | Valdosta State University | History |