Authors

Phil Hossler, MS, ATC

He is the certified athletic trainer at East Brunswick High School in East Brunswick, New Jersey and has authored 3 texts for high school athletic trainers, parents and athletes. Most recent was a book written in 2006 specifically for the high school athlete and those in the “neighborhood” who would care for a concussed student-athlete titled, Getting A-Head of Concussion: Educating the student athlete’s neighborhood. He also wrote the “First Aid and Sports Safety Policies” chapter in the four editions of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance textbook, Principles of Safety in Physical Education and Sport. Mr. Hossler has had 30 articles published in various professional, coaching and teaching magazines. He has written for, been featured in or been interviewed for over 85 magazine, newspaper, radio and television outlets on topics related to high school athletic health. Phil Hossler is a member of four halls of fame, including the New Jersey Athletic Trainers’ Society, New Jersey Interscholastic Coaches Association, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. He co-authored the 1984 New Jersey state law for athletic trainers and was responsible for the landmark 1999 New Jersey endorsement from the New Jersey State Department of Education recognizing high school athletic trainers as educators.

Jeanne Dise-Lewis, Ph.D.

Dr. Dise-Lewis is a child clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Denver and Health Sciences Center. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Learning and Development from the University of Pennsylvania and Doctoral degree in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver.

Dr. Dise-Lewis is the head of the psychology programs in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Children’s Hospital, Denver where she has worked since 1990 developing and carrying out many innovative programs of education and service for children who have had acquired brain injuries and their families.

Marilyn Lash, M.S.W.

Ms Lash uses her social work experience and research in pediatric rehabilitation to develop sensitive and practical guides for families, educators, and professionals. Her specialty is helping families cope with the emotional impact of brain injury and developing strategies for negotiating the complex service system. Now President of Lash and Associates Publishing/Training, she focuses on developing user friendly publications for families, educators, and clinicians.

Ron Savage, Ed.D.

Dr. Savage specializes in the impact of brain injury on behavior and learning in children and adolescents. His international recognition as author and presenter is based on practical experience as a rehabilitation clinician, educator and school administrator. He is a national leader in developing model programs and has given special attention to recognizing the effects of concussion among children, the consequences of brain injury upon behavior, and designing educational programs for students with brain injuries in the community.

Roberta DePompei, Ph.D.

Dr. DePompei is Department Chairman, Professor and Clinical Supervisor at the Speech and Hearing Center at the University of Akron in Ohio. An advocate of the needs of youths with brain injuries and their families, she is on numerous national task forces and committees. Widely published and a national and international presenter, Dr. DePompei specializes in the impact of brain injury upon speech, language and communication. She is especially interested in developing transitional opportunities for youth as they progress through school and prepare for adulthood.