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
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Sawyer, K. V., Herrin, S. R., Trad, M. L., & Gibbs, K. A. (n.d.). Uncovering Academic Burnout in the Health Professions Classroom. Radiation Therapist, 97.
- Theaker, K. V. S., Herrin, S. R., Hudgins, A. M., Henry, N. R., Gibbs, K. A., & Trad, M. L. (n.d.). Enhancing Health Professions Students’ Beliefs and Attitudes Regarding Interprofessional Collaboration Using Photovoice Methodology. Radiologic Science & Education, 30.
- 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.
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: College of Health Professions 2024 Presidential Distinction for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, Texas State University, College of Health Professions. 2024
Featured service activities
- Volunteer
The Austin Stone Worship Team
- Other
Pre-Radiation Therapy
- Member
University's College Research Enhancement Committee (CREC)
- Volunteer
The Austin Stone Production Team
- Participant
TXST Round Rock Days
- Participant
Cancer Awareness Day