She teaches Evidence-Based Practice, Community-Based Practice and Current Issues and Trends. Dr. Bartolacci has twenty years of clinical experience; she has been a staff therapist, manager and director of occupational therapy services in a variety of settings and has worked extensively with adults with physical disabilities and psychiatric conditions. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota and a Master of Education degree from Pennsylvania State University. She earned her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She received the Misericordia University Excellence in Teaching Award in 2010. Special interests include community-based occupational therapy services and health promotion and wellness programs.