Amy Burton

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Springfield College
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University

Background

Dr. Amy Burton joined the faculty at Western New England University in 2019 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy in 2025. She has served as Assistant Dean for Student Affairs for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences since 2022. Prior to this, Dr. Burton worked in school-based settings and focused her research on social and emotional learning. She is an active member of AOTA and serves as the President of the Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association (ConnOTA).

Courses Taught

• OTD 512 Occupational Profile & Activity Analysis
• OTD 520 Group Dynamics and Therapeutic Use of Self
• OTD 530 Children & Youth Practice I
• OTD 534 Research Process & Evidence-based Practice I
• OTD 614 Children & Youth Practice II
• OTD 648 Management in Changing Healthcare Contexts
• OTD 633, OTD 643, OTD 663 Doctoral Experiential Mentorship