Shandra Esparza

• EdD, Walden University, Administrative Leadership
• MAA, University of the Incarnate Word, Healthcare Administration
• MEd, Texas State University, Exercise Science
• BESS, Texas State University, Athletic Training

Refereed Articles

• Esparza, S. D. (2020). Outcomes of Embedded Athletic Training Services Within United States Air Force Basic Military Training. Journal of Athletic Training.
• Denton, J., Esparza, S. D., Fike, D., & Gonzales, J. (2018). Improvements in Cultural Competence in Athletic Training and Rehabilitative Science Students through Classroom Activities. Journal of Cultural Diversity.
• Denton, J. M., Esparza, S. D., Fike, D. S., and Gonzalez, J. (in press, 2016). Improvements in Cultural Competency through Classroom and Local Cross-Cultural Service-Learning Activities. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 30 (2),6-13.
• Fike, D., Denton, J., Esparza, S. D., and Palombaro, K. (2016). Calculation of Minimal Detectable Change of Construct Sub-scales of a Cultural Competence Instrument. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 30 (1), 25-20.
• Breitbach, A., Richardson, R., Berry, D., Eberman, L., and Esparza, S. D. (2015). Interprofessional Education in Athletic Training. Journal of Athletic Training Education.

Grants

• 2015 [Year 1 of 3]: Webber, B., Esparza, S. D. , and Fisher, R. A., Athletic Trainers in the Air Force, Co-Principal Investigator, GOV-Department of Defense (DD).
• 2014: Denton, J. M., Esparza, S. D. , and Fike, D. S., Effectiveness of Cultural Competency Classroom and Experiential Learning in DPT and Athletic Training Programs, Co-Principal Investigator.

National

• Esparza, S. D. (2022, July). Rewriting the Script for Equitable Healthcare Engagement. 4th Annual Heartland Interprofessional Education (HIPE) Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
• Esparza, S. D. & Trout, I. Y. (2021). REWRITING THE SCRIPT: A PRE-HEALTH EDUCATION APPROACH FOR LEARNING WITH & BESIDE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions, Washington, District of Columbia.
• Esparza, S. D., Soles, E. J., & Fisher, R. A. (2019). Systematic Approach to Preparing Today's Millennials for High Stakes Evaluation. Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Charleston, South Carolina.
• Esparza, S. D. & Fisher, R. A. (2018). Athletic Trainer Integration in US Air Force Basic Training. Southwest Athletic Trainers Association (SWATA), Arlington, Texas.
• Fisher, R. A., Esparza, S. D., Webber, B., Pawlak, M., & Nye, N. (2017, June). Athletic Trainer Integration in U.S. Air Force Basic Training. National Athletic Trainers Association, Houston, Texas.
• Esparza, S. D. and Fisher, R. A. (2017, February). Utilization of Collaborative Partnerships to Increase Empathy and Cultural Diversity in Athletic Training Students. NATA Educators' Conference, Grapevine, Texas.
• Webber, B., Esparza, S. D., Fisher, R. A., Pawlak, M., and Nye, N. (2016, August). Athletic Trainer Integration in U.S. Air Force Basic Training. Military Health System Research Symposium, Orlando, Florida.
• Denton, J. M. and Esparza, S. D. (2015, June). Improvements in Cultural Knowledge and Skills in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Through Classroom Activities. Summer Institute: Engaging Patients and Professionals to Advance Clinical Excellence, San Antonio, Texas.
• Esparza, S. D. (2013, June). IPE: Research, Challenges, and Future. NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada.

State

• Carleton, B., Barton-Weston, H., Griffiths, R., and Esparza, S. D. (2016). Health, Athletic Training, and Kinesiology Team Work in Higher Education. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference, Galveston, Texas.

Local

• Denton, J. M., Esparza, S. D., & Fike, D. S. (2015, March). Improvements in Cultural Knowledge and Skills in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Through Classroom Activities. Eighth Annual Research Week, San Antonio, Texas.
• Esparza, S. D., Denton, J. M., & Fike, D. S. (2015, February). Improvements in Cultural Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills in Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Science Students Through Lecture-Based Classroom Activities. Eighth Annual Research Week, San Antonio, Texas.
• Fike, D. S., Denton, J. M., & Esparza, S. D. (2015, February). Calculation of Minimal Detectable Change of Individual Constructs of a Cultural Competence Measurement Instrument. Eighth Annual Research Week, San Antonio, Texas.
• Esparza, S. D. (2013, February). Predictors of Success on Professional Credentialing Examinations for Athletic Training Undergraduates. Sixth Annual Research Week, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas.

• Alamo Area Athletic Trainers Association
• National Athletic Trainers Association
• Texas State Athletic Trainers Association
• Association of Schools Advancing Healthy Professions 
• Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)

Awards: 

• 2017: Awarded Tenture, University of the Incarnate Word.

• 2018: United States Air Force War College participant, USAF
• 2007: Athletic Training Education Program Robert "Bobby" Patton Leadership & Guidance in Athletic Training Education Award, University of the Incarnate Word.
• 2003: Athletic Training Alumni of the Year Award, Texas State University at San Marcos
• 2002: Southwest Athletic Trainers Association, James Dodson "New Horizon Award" for outstanding service to the profession in the first five years of practice.

• University of the Incarnate Word, Associate Professor since 2006
• Tenure at the University of the Incarnate Word
• Southwestern University, Assistant Athletic Training/Assistant Professor
• Texas Lutheran University, Assistant Athletic Training/Instructor
• Texas State University, Part-time Instructor

• Medical Terminology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Therapeutic Rehabilitation 
• Therapeutic Modalities
• Administration 
• Student Success
• Leadership

• Cultural Diversity
• Interprofessional Education
• Curricular Innovation 
• Action Research 
• Community-based participation
• Student Success