MS, Sport Psychology/Counseling, Michigan State University
BA, Psychology/Sports Psychology, Rutgers, the State University of NJ
Publications
Integrating Physical Education into the Core Curriculum. Michigan Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November, 2011, Dearborn, MI.
Engaging Children in Physical Activity: The role of Teachers not Specialized in Physical Education. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Conference, November, 2010. Anaheim, California.
Preparing for NCATE Accreditation using an Online Assessment System. Physical Education Teacher Education Conference, October, 2009. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Preparing Pre-service and Novice Teachers in Physical Education. Physical Education Teacher Education Conference, October, 2009. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Examination of Physical Education Teachers' Perceived Preparation and Competence to Teach. International Conference on Fitness, Health and Active Living, May, 2008. Athens, Greece.
Courses
PHED 260 Motor Development
PHED 431 Motor Learning and Control
PHED 257 Physical Education for the Classroom Teacher
Physical Education Methods Courses
PEGN Activity Courses
Professional
Career at EMU began in Fall, 1998
Holman Learning Center teaching awards
EMU athletic program Most Valuable Professor awards
Student-teaching supervisor
Post-baccalaureate and credit transfer equivalency advisor
Sport psychology consultant for EMU's swim team, gymnastics, softball, and athletic training program