Courses Taught and Syllabi

HLTH 111 Principles and Concepts in Personal Health
HPED 320 Foundations, Sport Skills, Rhythms, Tumbling and Gymnastics
HPED 308 Clinical Classroom I
HPED 309 Clinical Classroom II
HPED 411 Clinical Classroom III
HPED 412 Public Relations for Teachers and Coaches
PACT 116 Lifeguard Training
PACT 117 Water Safety Instructor
PACT 175 Volleyball
PACT 122 Aerobic Jog/Walk
PACT 170 Workshop: Cardio Fitness

Curriculum Vitae

Educational Background
B.S., Physical Education, endorsement in Health and Social Studies
M.A., Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Ed.S., Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.D., Educational Leadership

Scholarly Activity
"Cool Trends in Recreation and Sports," Presented at the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association State Convention, Paris Landing, TN, November 2006.
"Get Active, Overweight children on the Move," Presented at the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association State Convention, Paris Landing, TN, November 2006.
"Calling All College Students," Presented at the Tennessee Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Martin, TN, November 2006.
"Let's Get Moving," Presented at the Tennessee Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Martin, TN November 2006.
"An Analysis of the Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Fitness Levels and Exercise Frequency Among University Students," Presented at AAHPERD National Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 2006.
"Life is Good, Volleyball is Great," Presented at UT-Martin's Teacher and Coach Summer Workshop, June 2005.
NCATE Poster Presentation "Health and Human Performance 308-309 and 310" Martin, October 2004.
"Effects of Physical Education in Public Schools Over a Five Year Period," Presented at TAHPERD, Johnson City, TN, November 2003
"Water Workshop" Presented aquatic safety skills to Athletic Training Majors, Martin, November 2003.
"Floor Hockey Fun," Presented at TAHPERD, Cookeville, TN, November 1999.

Faculty/Teaching Developmental Activities
Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Vice President Elect for Health and Wellness Division 2007.
Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference, Martin, TN, November 2006
ITS Blackboard training, August, 2006
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 2006
Trenton Demonstration Day (with 8 students), March 2006
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual National Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah 2006.
Trenton Demonstration Day (with 8 students), March 2006.
Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference, Clarksville, TN, November 2005.
Trenton Demonstration Day (with 20 students), April 2005.
TAHPERD Annual Conference, Clarksville, TN, November, 2005.
AAHPERD National convention, New Orleans, LA, April 2004
Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams online course, January 2004.
TAHPERD Annual conference, Johnson City, TN, November 2003.

Public Service/University Service/Consulting Activity
West Tennessee Parent & Family magazine monthly column contributor, 2005-present
"I walk to school" Week Committee member for Martin, TN, 2004-present
Secretary and Member, Brian Brown Memorial Greenway Committee Advisory Board, 2000-present.
Recertified West Tennessee Lifeguard Instructors, January 2007
Lead "Team Jesus" Boys Sports Retreat, November 2006
co-Advisor, Sports Health, Athletics, Physical Education (SHAPE) Club, 2003-present
Martin Elementary School Improvement Plan Parent Committee for SACS 2006-2007
Athletic Board, August 2005-present
Bocce Ball Event Coordinator, Area 7 Special Olympics, Martin, TN, 2002-2004.
Teacher Education interviews
Health Occupation Students of America Regional Competition, Co-Chair 2004-present.
Traffic and Parking Authority Committee, 2004-2005
HHP Curriculum Committee, 2004-present

Professional and Community Activities
Coordinator of Aquatics and Fitness for Campus Recreation
Instructor of Hydrobics and volleyball

Professional Societies
Southern District Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
TAHPERD Assistant Vice President Adult Division, 2004
Tennessee Trails Association
America Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instructor
ARC Water Safety Instructor Trainer
ARC Lifeguard Training
ARC Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
ARC Community First Aid and CPR
ARC Community First Aid and Safety Instructor
ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer
ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor
ARC Introduction to Disaster Training
Certified Pool Operator
HydroRobics Certified Instructor
National Dance Aerobic Instructor (NDEITA)
National Bench Stepping Aerobic Instructor (NDEITA)
Special Olympics Coach

Kappa Delta Pi-Honor Society in Education
Tennessee Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD)
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Weakley County Alliance for Safe and Drug Free Schools

American Red Cross Weakley County Chapter Board of Directors 1994-2000
Secretary for the Brian Brown Memorial Greenway Committee and Foundation 2001-present