Katie Sutton

Mrs. Katie Sutton, PTA, MA is a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. She now serves as an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education (DCE) in PTA education, where she specializes in professional development and clinical education.

Her clinical experience is in outpatient orthopedics, but her passion has evolved into shaping the next generation of PTAs. A dedicated advocate for service and professional growth, Katie has volunteered extensively at both the state and national levels, contributing to numerous committees within the Ohio Chapter and APTA.

Katie represented Ohio as the PTA Council Representative and OPTA Board Member from 2022-2025, with one year serving on APTA’s PTA Council Steering Group. In 2025, she became the first PTA elected to serve as a Delegate for the Ohio Physical Therapy Association.

Outside the classroom and committee rooms, Katie is the creator, producer, and host of the PTA+ Podcast, where she highlights PTs and PTAs who elevate the profession and themselves, beyond the job title.