Angie Myer

About me

Angie Myer has twenty years experience as a teacher and administrator in public schools and higher education. She is currently serving as a Content Accreditation Specialist and Curriculum Consultant for the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). In this position she works with massage and aesthetics schools in the accreditation process, providing guidance, reviewing self study reports, and preparing analyses for the Commission. Prior to holding this position, Angie worked as Director of Operations at the International School of Professional Bodywork and Dean of Education at Mueller College of Holistic Studies where she was integral in their COMTA accreditation.

Angie holds a Masters degree in Curriculum & Instruction and specializes in competency-based curriculum design. She is also a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and has worked as a massage therapist in private practice, clinical, and resort spa settings. Prior to her work in the holistic health industry, Angie was Associate Professor of Teacher Education at the Community College of Denver after teaching elementary school.

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Clinic

Melody, I think this is a wonderful idea to really improve the instructional aspect of clinic that too often gets forgotten in our attempts to get students practicing. They need real experiences with real clients, but this early in their practices, they really need to discuss these experiences--what went well, what didn't, how to improve, how to deal with situations differently, how they're feeling about the work, etc. etc. This can often happen with a qualified teacher onsite, but I love that you have formalized the process to ensure that all students get a chance for this vital self-reflection. Thanks… >>>

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Faculty Professional Development

Melody, Welcome to the class and thanks for sharing. This is, of course, very common for all adult education settings as we look to hire experts in the field, not necessarily teachers. But how do we then give our instructors this vital information? Does your school offer inserve trainings or workshops to help your instructors improve their instructional skills? Thanks for participating. Angie Myer

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SSR Challenges & Successes

Bernadette, Your question is a good one, and one that accrediting agencies (and the USDE) have been wrestling with as institutions struggle to reduce publishing costs and waste. However, it's tricky because one of the primary purposes of the catalog is to ensure "informed consumers" who are well aware of all the expectations and costs BEFORE enrolling, and this is often lost when everything goes digital (especially for under-served populations with less access to technology). Therefore, without knowing more details of what you are doing I cannot give a definitive "yes or no" that you are in compliance. There may… >>>

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Clinic

Bernadette, It sounds like your students received a very rich experience and are able to truly witness what massage can do over time. This will surely enrich their practices in the future. Are you awared of the work that the Massage Therapy Foundation is doing by encouraging students to conduct their own research (case studies) for submission. This may be something to implement in the future as extra incentive and reward. It's great to see schools doing these activities to really help develop true professionals in the field. Thanks for sharing! Best, Angie Myer

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Research Literacy

Bernadette, That sounds like a great way to directly teach students about this often-unfamiliar skill. It's great that you are able to use your campus resources. It sounds like you could even incorporate this lesson and activity with the case study work ("original research") that your students are doing in clinic. This is exactly what so many are moving toward in the massage industry. The Massage Therapy Foundation has just introduced a "Google Toolbar" for teachers to more fully incoporate teaching research in their classrooms. Best, Angie Myer

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Generating Effective Feedback

Bernadette, What a wonderful idea to keep your graduates connected to the school! We have found that schools with more active "alumni associations" of any kind, have a much easier time with survey returns. It's also wonderful for current students to have a connection to successful graduates. Thanks for sharing. Best, Angie Myer

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Effective Assessments

Eric, I am so glad to see that you and your school are so mindful of the objective verbs found in the competencies. It is evident too that Bloom's has influenced your program as these assessments demonstrate great scaffolding of skills. Thank you, Angie Myer

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Degree Programs

Eric, I completely agree and believe your phrase "life long learning" is the key that many schools should remember. Giving their students skills that will serve them both inside and outside the profession. Angie Myer

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Curriculum Organization

Eric, As an outside reviewer,this paints a very clear picture of your school's program. This would be an excellent descriptive narrative for the SSR. Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you're doing some great things! Best, Angie Myer

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Completion, Placement, Licensure

Dear Eric, Thank you so much for your thorough reply and contribution to this discussion. I am glad to see that your school spends so much time and energy focusing on CPL and its companion SAP. I'm sure it has paid off for your institution...and your students. You've provided a lot of good ideas for schools to integrate. I'm afraid that too many people believe data collection is just a bureaucratic requirement, additional to their daily operations of a school. However, as you have stated, it must be integral to the operations in order to serve students and prepare them… >>>

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