Dr. Suzanna Rocco Dillon

Suzanna Rocco Dillon, PhD, CAPE, is an Associate Professor of Adapted Physical Activity at Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Dillon has been engaged in the field for over 20 years with experiences as a Teacher Educator, PK-12 Adapted Physical Education (APE) Specialist, Special Olympics coach, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Project Director, National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) President and Legislative Action Chair, and APE advocate. She served as an editor for the third edition of the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) and the APENS exam used for the national certification of adapted physical educators; and currently serves as the APENS Executive Director. Dr. Dillon’s research interests include the occupational socialization of adapted physical educators and the physical activity interventions for children with ASD.

Education:

Ph.D., Developmental and Adapted Physical Education, Texas Woman’s University (2005)

M.Ed, Physical Education & Special Education, Western Michigan University (1996)

B.S., Biology & Chemistry, Alma College (1994)

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