PTA Faculty
PTA Faculty
Becky Crocker, P.T., D.P.T., is the Program Director. Becky graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. in 1971. In 2002, Becky received the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Creighton University, Omaha, NE. Becky has been a practicing Physical Therapist since 1971 in a variety of settings spanning the scope of the physical therapy profession as well as spanning the generations from pediatrics to geriatrics. She has been a member of the OTC, PTA Advisory Committee since 1995. Starting in the Spring semester of 2002, Becky served as adjunct faculty in the PTA program. Becky has been a full time instructor and ACCE for the OTC PTA program since July 2003.
Niki Wallen, P.T.A., graduated from Ozarks Technical Community College, receiving her AAS degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2006. She has practiced for three years in a variety of settings with an emphasis in orthopedics and geriatrics. She is actively involved at the state and national levels representing physical therapist assistants for the State of Missouri. Niki is currently attending Drury University to further her education and receive her bachelor’s degree in Health Services.