Preserving Our Past, Informing Our Future

education, history · EN

Preserving Our Past, Informing Our Future is an eight-part podcast series that explores the history, values, and evolving identity of occupational therapy through conversations with renowned scholar Dr. Kathlyn Reed. Hosted by Sydney Stevenson, the series traces the profession’s journey from its founding vision in 1917 to the present day, examining the philosophical tensions, educational developments, and enduring questions that continue to shape practice. Through reflections on scholarship, the role of institutions like Texas Woman’s University, and the importance of preserving professional history, this series invites listeners to consider how the past informs the future—and what it means to carry that legacy forward in occupational therapy today. This series was created as a part of my OTD capstone project in collaboration with the Blagg-Huey Library at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX. Faculty Mentor: Lou Ann Hintz, PhD, OTR Agency Men