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Dr. Shannon Rader Herrin

  • Assistant Professor - Department of Physical Therapy
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Biography and expertise

Dr. Shannon Herrin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Texas State University, has over 20 years of experience as a physical therapist working primarily with clients in outpatient orthopedic and aquatic settings. In addition to previously serving as a supervisor for a large private physical therapy clinic in Southwest Austin, Dr. Herrin possesses ten years of teaching and leadership experience in higher education. Dr. Herrin received her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences and Master of Physical Therapy degrees from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She later completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Boston University and earned a Doctorate in Leadership in Higher Education at Hardin-Simmons University.

Education

Doctorate Degree

EDD in Leadership

Hardin-Simmons University, 2021

Doctorate Degree

DPT in Physical Therapy

Boston University, 2006

Master's Degree

MPT in Physical Therapy

Univ of Tex Hlth Sci San Antonio, 2000

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Health Care Services

Univ of Tex Hlth Sci San Antonio, 1998

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Theaker, K. V. S., Herrin, S. R., Hudgins, A. M., Henry, N. R., Gibbs, K. A., & Trad, M. L. (2026). Enhancing Health Professions Students’ Beliefs and Attitudes Regarding Interprofessional Collaboration Using Photovoice Methodology. Radiologic Science & Education, 30.
  • Herrin, S. R., Bell, A. W., & Stickley, L. A. (2026). The Impact of Lynda D. Woodruff Lectures on First Semester Doctor of Physical Therapy Students: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. https://doi.org/10.1097/JTE.0000000000000468
  • Sawyer, K. V., Herrin, S. R., Trad, M. L., & Gibbs, K. A. (2025). Uncovering Academic Burnout in the Health Professions Classroom. Radiation Therapist, 34, 135–142.
  • Gibbs, K. A., Trad, M. L., & Herrin, S. R. (2024). Making Reflection Assignments Meaningful and Enjoyable for Health Professions Students and Faculty. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 22(4).
  • Sawyer, K. V., Henry, N. R., Hudgins, A. M., Herrin, S. R., Gibbs, K. A., & Trad, M. L. (2024). Stimulating Reflection and Creativity in Interprofessional Education Using the Photovoice Methodology. Respiratory Care, 69(Suppl 10), 4137766. Retrieved from https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/69/Suppl_10/4137766
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Health Professions, Texas State University. 2025
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Faculty Member in Scholarship, Department of Physical Therapy, Texas State University. 2025
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty of the Year, South University, Austin. 2016
  1. Member

    College of Health Professions - Faculty/Student Research Forum Committee

  2. Member

    American Physical Therapy Association Academy Interprofessional Education and Practice Professional Development Special Interest Group (SIG) - Professional Development Committee

  3. Reviewer / Referee

    American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Education - Annual Proposal Reviewer for Combined Section's Meeting (Invited)

  4. Chair

    Department of Physical Therapy - Equipment Committee

  5. College of Health Professions - Fall Gathering and Faculty Retreat

  6. Member

    American Physical Therapy Association Academy Interprofessional Education and Practice Special Interest Group (SIG) - Membership Committee

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