Marcia K. Anderson, PhD, LAT, ATC

Professor, Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies

Ph.D. - University of Iowa - Physical Education: Administration
M.S. - Indiana University - Physical Education: Athletic Training
B.S. - Upper Iowa College - Physical Education and Biology

Dr. Marcia K. Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies at BSU, and has served as the Program Director of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) since 1981, with the exception of an eight year hiatus during which time she served as the Department Chair. She teaches applied musculoskeletal anatomy and a variety of courses within the graduate entry-level ATEP.

Dr. Anderson is best known nationally as the primary author of Foundations of Athletic Training: Prevention, Assessment, and Management, one of the leading textbooks in athletic training education. She has also authored Fundamentals in Athletic Training and A Quick Reference Guide to Athletic Training, along with several chapters in related books, and professional articles. Dr. Anderson has been active with the NATA Board of Certification (BOC) since 1995 having served as a BOC Examiner and Model, on the BOC Test Development Committee for over 10 years, and currently is President of the BOC Board of Directors.

In January 2005, Dr. Anderson was inducted into the inaugural Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts (ATOM) Hall of Fame for her service to the state association and has been honored by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association with the Athletic Training Service Award, Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, and in 2011, was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame.

Prior to coming to Bridgewater in 1981, Dr. Anderson had extensive public school teaching and coaching experience at the elementary and secondary levels in Iowa. Her interests include hiking, kayaking, and woodworking.

Kathleen Laquale, PhD, LAT, ATC, LDN

Professor, Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies

Ph.D. - University of Rhode Island - Food Science and Nutrition

M.S. - Indiana State University - Physical Education: Athletic Training

B.S. - University of Rhode Island - Physical Education and Biology

Dr. Laquale is a well-published author in sports nutrition, dietary practices of collegiate wrestlers, ergogenic aids and nutritional supplements, medical issues of the female athlete, flexibility and stretching strategies. She has provided various lectures at numerous district, national and international workshops, conferences and symposia. She is the past associate editor for the International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training.   In addition, Dr. Laquale was involved with the composition of two NATA Position Papers:  Safe Weight Loss and
Maintenance Practices in Sport and Exercise (June 2011) and Evaluation of Dietary Supplements for Performance Nutrition (June, 2012). Dr. Laquale was an adjunct professor at Rhode Island College for the physical education department (1984-1997) and at the University of Rhode Island for the Department of Food Science and Nutrition (1993-1996). While at BSU, she served as the Program Director for eight years and specialized in teaching assessment of sports related injuries, administration in athletic training, and sports nutrition for the physically active.  She currently teaches a variety of nutrition courses and has created a nutrition minor which will benefit students majoring in athletic training.

Prior to coming to BSU, she served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Rhode Island College (1984-1997) and Head Women’s Athletic Trainer at Providence College (1977-1984). She was an adjunct professor at Rhode Island College for the physical education department (1984-1997) and at the University of Rhode Island for the Department of Food Science and Nutrition (1993-1996).

Dr. Laquale has served as past District One Director to the NATA Executive Board of Directors (1998-2004), EATA secretary/treasurer (1996-1998) and has been honored by the NATA with the Athletic Training Service Award, Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, and in 2005, was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame. She also was inducted into the RIATA (inaugural) Hall of Fame in 2006 and in 2007 the District One Athletic Trainers Scholarship was named in her honor

Robert Colandreo, DPT, LAT, ATC, CSCS

Assistant Professor, Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies

Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Instructor Educator

D.P.T. - Boston University - Physical Therapy

M.S.P.T. - Boston University - Physical Therapy

B.S. - Bridgewater State College - Physical Education: Athletic Training

Dr. Colandreo serves as the ATEP Clinical Coordinator and is responsible for overseeing the affiliated clinical sites and clinical supervisors, coordinates the annual Approved Clinical Instructor workshops, and is the faculty advisor to the Athletic Training Club. Prior to joining the faculty at BSU, Dr. Colandreo was an Assistant Clinical Athletic Trainer for the BSU Athletics Department.

Before coming to BSU, he taught at Matignon High School in Cambridge, MA and served as the Head Athletic Trainer. He continues to provide per diem coverage for the Matignon football and hockey programs, the New England Pro-Am Hockey League, and the Walpole Express junior hockey program. His extensive clinical experience has included work with the New England Patriots, Bay State Games, and summer sport camps at Babson College, Hillsdale College, and other various programs in the Boston area.

He has numerous professional presentations on the topics of manual therapy, massage, and acute injury management in contact sports. Bob is an active member of NATA, EATA, ATOM, APTA, and NSCA.

Suanne Maurer-Starks, EdD, LAT, ATC

Assistant Professor, Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies

Director, Undergraduate & Graduate Athletic Training Education Program

Ed.D. - Columbia University, Teachers College

CAS – Hofstra University – Educational Administration

M.S. – Canisius College – Deaf Education

B.S. - Canisius College - Physical Education and Athletic Training

Prior to joining the faculty at Bridgewater, Dr. Maurer-Starks was on faculty at Northeastern University. She has served as the Program Director of Hofstra University's Athletic Training Education Program. 

She has been a practicing athletic trainer and has worked with a variety of intercollegiate athletic teams. Suanne has served on the Medical Staff for the World Games for the Deaf, and has traveled to two International Games, including Sofia, Bulgaria, and Copenhagen, Denmark.

At BSU, she teaches predominately in athletic training. Dr. Maurer-Starks has spoken at district and national conferences, including the Eastern Athletic Trainer's Association annual meeting; the National Athletic Trainer's annual meeting and the American Alliance for Physical Education, Recreation and Dance's annual meeting.  She is active in the Athletic Training profession and has been a test site Administrator and currently serves on the Thomas Sheehan Scholarship Selection Committee.  Her current research efforts revolve around athletic training pedagogy and issues surrounding diversity within the profession of athletic training.

Suzanne Bornschein, MD

ATEP Medical Director, Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies

B.A. –Tulane University – German Literature

B.S. – Tulane University – Chemistry

M.D. – University of Miami School of Medicine

Post – Jackson Memorial Hospital – University of Miami

Suzanne Bornschein is a board certified Internal Medicine physician who serves as the Medical Director for the ATEP and the BSU Health Services. With the ATEP, she provides extensive clinical education in medical history taking and the assessment and management of general medical conditions and disabilities. For the past ten years as a family practitioner, she has worked predominantly with a college age population, but also as a community health clinic provider. She enjoys providing care for university students and has been involved with teaching students and residents her entire career. She received her medical degree and training at University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital. Areas of interest include: eating disorders, food allergies and dysmenorrhea.

Victoria L. Bacon, EdD,

Professor, Counselor Education

Ed.D.-  Northeastern University – Counseling Psychology

M.A. – Anna Maria College - Counseling Psychology

B.A. – Fitchburg State College - Psychology

Dr. Victoria L. Bacon is a professor in the Department of Counselor Education at Bridgewater State University where she prepares school guidance and mental health counselors. She is a Licensed Psychologist with more than 30 years experience as a mental health professional having worked in a variety of health care settings: schools, colleges, mental health clinics and hospitals. Dr. Bacon has been involved in interdisciplinary education efforts, teaching about psycho-social-emotional issues to undergraduate and graduate students in the allied health care professions: athletic training, physical therapy, and nutrition. Scholarship activities include research publications on addiction, group interventions, and critical incident stress debriefing. More recently she has co-authored two book chapters: Psychological Factors in Rehabilitation and Psychosocial Intervention and Patient Care. Dr. Bacon is a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Counseling Association

Rollene J. Howard, M.Ed

Visiting Lecturer, Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion, and Leisure Studies

M.Ed. - Bridgewater State College - Health Science

B.S. - Bridgewater State College - Health and Physical Education

American Red Cross Instructor - Aquatics and Basic Life Support

Professor Howard specializes in teaching aquatics including lifeguard training, emergency medical response, and first response particular to sports related injuries. She assisted with the development of the Sports First Aid course which is an introductory athletic training course and her primary teaching responsibility in the Athletic Training Education Program. Within the MAHPLS department, she also serves as a field supervisor for student teachers in physical education. She is delighted to have come full circle at BSU, as a student and currently as a member of the faculty.

Prior to coming to BSU, Rollene Howard was a physical education teacher, coach, and intramural sports director in the Silver Lake Regional school system, Kingston, MA. (1972-1981). She also served as a per diem instructor for the American Red Cross teaching CPR and first aid in schools, workplaces, and medical offices (1991-1996) and worked as a volunteer educator for Cranberry Area Hospice, Plymouth, MA. (1995-1997). From 1991-2009, she conducted a swimming program during the summer months for ages 3 - adult.

Rollene Howard is a member of MAHPERD and the recipient of ht 2010-2011 Presidential Award for Distinguished Adjunct Teaching at Bridgewater State University.

James E. Leone, PhD, LAT, ATC,
CSCS, *D, CHES

Assistant Professor in the Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion, and Leisure Studies

Ph.D. - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale -- Health Education

M.S. - Indiana State University, Athletic Training

 B.S. - Bridgewater State College. – Physical Education/Athletic Training

Dr. Leone is primarily responsible for teaching the Medical Conditions class and Pharmacology for the Physically Active as part of both the undergraduate and graduate ATEP.

Prior to joining BSU, Dr. Leone held faculty appointments at The George Washington University, Northeastern University, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He served as Clinical Education Coordinator and Program Director in the undergraduate athletic training education program at SIUC, head athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning specialist at several high schools in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Kentucky. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in well-known journals such as the Journal of Athletic Training, Journal of School Health, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Body Image: An International Journal of Research, Athletic Training Education Journal, and the Strength and Conditioning Journal among others.

Maura B. Rosenthal, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion, and Leisure Studies

Ph.D. - University of Minnesota – Kinesiology

M.A. - George Washington University – Exercise Science

B.A. - Emory University - Anthropology

Within the graduate entry-level ATEP, Dr. Rosenthal teaches the ATTR 511/PHED 511 Research class. Having studied sociology of sport under Dr. Mary Jo Kane at the University of Minnesota and working with the Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport, she joined the BSU faculty in 2005. She previously taught at Castleton State College in Vermont. Within MAHPLS, her area of expertise is sociology of sport and her dissertation work was on women's ice hockey. Dr. Rosenthal's current research interests include media coverage of female Olympians and leadership through experiential education. She was a collegiate soccer player and is currently an avid ice hockey player and hiker.

Kimberly A. Wise, MS, LAT

Visiting Lecturer, Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion, and Leisure Studies

EdD Candidate; Northeastern University, Higher Education
             Leadership & Administration

M.S. - Barry University, Athletic Training

B.S. - Barry University, Sports Medicine & Athletic Training

Kimberly Ashton Wise is presently the Coordinator of Clinical Education at Northeastern University. She has 13 years of college-level teaching experience, and holds current professional credentials as a board certified substitute teacher from the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 

As a practicing athletic trainer, Kimberly has worked with a variety of intercollegiate athletic teams, volunteered as a medical provider for multiple organizations, and served as a test site administrator.

At BSU, she teaches predominately in athletic training. Kimberly has spoken at district and national conferences, including the Eastern Athletic Trainer's Association annual meeting; the National Athletic Trainer's annual meeting, American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting, and the American Alliance for Physical Education, Recreation and Dance's annual meeting. Her current research efforts revolve around Grounded Theory, Sense Making, and Higher Education Adult Andragogy.