Faculty Profile for Katherine Theaker
Katherine Theaker
Assistant Professor — Radiation Therapy Program
AVRY 353
phone: (512) 716-2832
Biography Section
Biography and Education
Katherine Sawyer Theaker, MSRS, RT(T), received her Master of Science in Radiologic Science from Midwestern State University, where she specialized in radiologic science administration. She received her baccalaureate degree in radiation therapy from Texas State University in 2018. Katherine is credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Katherine joined the program after working as a Radiation Therapist in the Austin area for four and a half years.Research Interests
Since joining the program, Katherine has been involved in IPE research and collaboration with many other faculty in the College of Health Professions. Her research interests include educational psychology: generational differences and access to care and treatment in other countries. She received the 2024 Presidential Distinction for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities after working in the program for just over a year. Katherine is a named editor in the Introduction to Health Science textbook and a named author in the 6th edition of Washington and Leaver's Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy.Selected Scholarly/Creative Work
- Sawyer, K. V. (2025). Chapter 5, Detection and Diagnosis. In Washington and Leaver’s Principles and Practices of Radiation Therapy, Sixth Edition. Elsevier.
- Sawyer, K. V. (2025). Chapter 8, Treatment Procedures. In Washington and Leaver’s Principles and Practices of Radiation Therapy, Sixth Edition. Elsevier.
- Sawyer, K. V. (Ed.). (2024). Introduction to Health Science. Tinley Park, Illinois, United States: Goodheart-Wilcox.
- 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
- Herrin, S. R., Sawyer, K. V., Trad, M. L., & Gibbs, K. A. (2024). Using Photovoice to Stimulate Reflection and Collaboration in Health Professions Students Through an Interprofessional Education Activity. Journal of Allied Health, 53(2), 116–121.
Selected Service Activities
Co-Advisor
Pre-Radiation Therapy
September 2024-Present
Member
University's College Research Enhancement Committee (CREC)
September 2024-Present
Volunteer
The Austin Stone Production Team
January 2024-Present
Participant
TXST Round Rock Days
January 2024-Present
Participant
Cancer Awareness Day
November 2023-Present