Dr. Deanna Lamb

Chief Academic Officer and Professor of Self Discipline

“Never be afraid to make a mistake. It is part of the journey in learning and mastering.”

- Dr. Deanna Lamb

Education

Ph.D. in Higher Education (Leadership & Policy), Walden University

Master of Philosophy in Education

Master of Arts in Counseling

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy


Research Focus

Doctoral research on student persistence and program completion

Focus on student success, academic quality, and mission-driven outcomes

Memberships or Fellowships in Professional Associations

American Physical Therapy Association (1989–2024)

Ohio Physical Therapy Association (1989–2024)

Ohio PTA Educators Consortium (2013–2024)


Academic & Professional Contributions

Academic Advisory Member – Penta Career Center (2013–present)

Academic Advisory Member – University of Toledo Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (2018–present) 

Scholarly Contributions

PTA Education Summit Report: Implications for PT/PTA Education and Practice

PTA Case Studies; Accreditation, Landscape of Higher Education

Today’s PTA: Entry-Level Education


Book Reviews

The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant: Regulations and Responsibilities (3rd Ed.) – 2022

Physical Therapy Clinical Handbook for PTAs – 2020

Biography

Deanna Lamb, PhD, serves as Chief Academic Officer at Revere Bible College, where she provides executive leadership for academic strategy, curriculum oversight, faculty development, and institutional effectiveness. She also serves as Corporate Director of Academic Affairs at a nearby college, overseeing academic quality, program development, and multicampus educational initiatives. Dr. Lamb brings more than three decades of experience in higher education, healthcare, and academic leadership, along with more than a decade of senior academic leadership experience across multiple postsecondary institutions.

Dr. Lamb holds a PhD in Higher Education with a concentration in Leadership and Policy from Walden University, along with a Master of Philosophy in Education, a Master of Arts in Counseling, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Her doctoral research examined student persistence and program completion, reflecting a long-standing professional focus on student success, academic quality, and mission-driven educational outcomes.

In addition to her executive leadership roles, Dr. Lamb has extensive experience in teaching, faculty mentoring, accreditation alignment, and academic policy development. She has presented at professional conferences, contributed scholarly book reviews, and served in consultative and advisory roles with educational institutions. Her professional affiliations include long-term membership in state and national associations, as well as participation in educator consortiums and leadership institutes.

Beyond higher education, Dr. Lamb has a strong record of community and faith-based service, including nearly two decades in pastoral leadership and involvement in nonprofit initiatives. She brings to Revere a unique blend of scholarly expertise, practical administrative leadership, and a deeply rooted commitment to Christian service and mission-driven education.