Somerset Community College PTA Assistant Program Director of Clinical Education Wins Prestigious Award
Published on Sep 29, 2023
Somerset Community College’s (SCC) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Director
of Clinical Education, Dr. Melanie Hines, PT, DPT, ATC, Cert. MDT, has been honored
with the prestigious David A. Pariser Exceptional Educator Award for 2023 by the American
Physical Therapy Association-Kentucky Chapter (APTA-KY).
The David A. Pariser Exceptional Educator Award is a coveted recognition presented annually to an outstanding educator in the physical therapy field who demonstrates remarkable teaching effectiveness in the academic setting and serves as an exemplary role model for students, faculty, and clinicians. Melanie Hines exemplifies these qualities and more, making her a highly deserving recipient of this esteemed award.
Melanie Hines serves as the Program Director of Clinical Education and Instructor at SCC, where she has consistently displayed unwavering dedication to her students' success and personal growth. She was formally recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field at the APTA-KY Fall Conference, held on September 9, 2023, where she received the David A. Pariser Exceptional Educator Award. The conference provided an ideal platform to celebrate Melanie Hines's exceptional achievements and contributions to the physical therapy community.
Commenting on this remarkable achievement, PTA Program Director Corey Moore stated, "Dr. Hines is a fantastic educator, person, and friend. She truly cares about her students and goes above and beyond to help them achieve success. She has provided education to students in both the clinical and academic settings for many years. We are very lucky to have such a dedicated and passionate educator as part of our PTA program."
About APTA-KY
The American Physical Therapy Association-Kentucky Chapter (APTA-KY) is a professional organization committed to advancing the physical therapy profession in the state of Kentucky. APTA-KY provides resources, support, and recognition to physical therapists and educators, fostering excellence in patient care and education.
