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Jessica Adams
  • Assistant professor in the Department of Physical Education at Kean University
  • Ph.D. from the University of Miami, M.S. from Virginia Commonwealth University, and B.S. from Virginia Tech
  • Taught in public and private schools grades K-12 in VA, FL and Athens, Greece
  • Numerous peer reviewed and general publications and regularly presents at local, state, district and national venues
 
Suzan Ayers
  • Associate Professor of physical education teacher education at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo
  • BS from Winthrop College, MS from the University of Florida and PhD from the University of South Carolina
  • Presented and published her work on test development, fitness and cognition in state, national, and international journals
  • Received recognition for her scholarship, service and teaching from her universities and the AAHPERD Mid-West District
 
Sue Brittenham
  • Former district physical education coordinator for the Boulder Valley Public School District in Boulder, CO
  • Taught elementary physical education for 30 years
  • Received doctoral degree in Physical Education from the University of Northern Colorado
  • Teacher of the Year award winner and National Board Certified 
 
Don Cain
  • Undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University, Masters from West Virginia University, and Ph.D. from Walden University 
  • National Board Certified Teacher that has taught physical education at elementary, middle, and high schools for the Columbus City Schools in Ohio
  • Served on numerous district committees and writing teams and has presented numerous workshops at the local, state, and national levels
  • Spent 21 years serving in the armed forces teaching leadership development and physical fitness training to soldiers and senior leaders in the United States Army
 
Deanna Castelvecchi
  • B.S. in Health and Physical Education and MEd. in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Commonwealth University  
  • Award winning Health and Physical Education teacher with 10 years of experience 
  • Presentated at the local, state, district, and national levels on various topics in health, Physical Education, and leadership
  • Serves on numerous Board of Directors and various committees at the local, state, and district levels
 
Fran Cleland
  • Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at West Chester University in West Chester, PA
  • Taught K-12 health and physical education in Indiana, Virginia and Oregon
  • Recognized speaker and author who has received numerous state, district and national awards
  • Involved in PSAHPERD, EDA and AAHPERD and currently serves as the Board of Governors Representative for NASPE
 
Theresa Cone
  • Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Rowan University
  • Taught for 33 years Physical Education and Dance at the elementary level in South Brunswick Township in New Jersey
  • Worked as a choreographer and teacher for the American Repertory Ballet's Princeton Ballet School 
  • Accomplished author and member of the writing team for Teaching Dance in Physical Education

 

Mike Cosgrove
  • Award winning elementary school physical educator for 31 years
  • Serving as the Coordinator of Outdoor and Physical Education and Summer School in the Parkway School District, St. Louis County, MO 
  • Coordinator of the 7,000 student Parkway School District Summer School and Director of Special Events for GO! St. Louis®
  • Presenter at district, state, and national conventions, including the AAHPERD National Convention
 
Clayton Ellis
  • Award winning teacher that has more than 25 years of teaching experience
  • Currently teaching physical education at Aurora Central High School in Aurora, CO
  • Elected to numerous positions with the Central District AHPERD and Colorado AHPERD
  • Served on the Colorado Department of Education Subcommittee to review and rewrite physical education standards for Colorado
 
Meg Greiner
  • National Board Certified Teacher with over 21 years of teaching experience
  • Received Masters of Education in Adapted Physical Education from Oregon State University 
  • Received numerous national awards and presented over 100 sessions throughout the years
  • Teacher of the Year award winner
 
Klara Gubacs-Collins
  • Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education at Montclair State University, Upper Montclair NJ
  • Taught K-12 physical education in Budapest, Hungary
  • Served on several different capacities for NJAHPERD and EDA and is also a member of the FAHPERD
  • Received state and district awards, published articles, and presented in several national and international conferences
 
Pat Hewitt
  • B. S. in Physical Education from Coker College and completed MAT degree plus thirty in Physical Education from the University of South Carolina
  • Spent 42 years in education and previously coached girl's basketball at Hartsville High School in Hartsville, South Carolina
  • Physical education program at Hartsville High School has been recognized was one of the best in the state
  • Award winning teacher who has conducted workshops and presentations at the Physical Education Institute, SCAHPERD, and the Women's Final Four
 
Jamie Hitchner
  • National Board Certified Teacher with over 18 years of teaching experience
  • Award winning Curriculum Specialist for Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland
  • Current President of the Maryland Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  • Presentated at the national, regional, state, and local levels as well as contributed to several published articles
 
Becca Lambdin-Abraham
  • Earned Bachelors of Science Degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in All-Level Physical Education Certification from The University of Texas at Austin
  • Masters degree from the University of Northern Iowa in the nationally-recognized Polar Scholar program
  • In inaugural class of HOPSports Master Trainers in 2010 and worked in after school program for Youth Interactive (now Active Life) in Austin
  • Active member of the Austin Association for Physical Education and Recreation, the Texas Outdoor Education Association, and TAHPERD
 
Cindy Lins
  • Taught physical education for 30 years and worked as an instructional specialist on the Elementary Integrated Curriculum writing team for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland
  • Physical education program received Maryland Physical Education Demonstration School status twice
  • Held numerous positions at the national and state levels
  • Award winning teacher who has presented both nationally and internationally in Qatar, St. Kitts/Nevis and Jamaica
 
Jackie Lund
  • Currently a professor at Georgia State University and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Health and taught for 16 years at the secondary level
  • Part of committee that developed the first NASPE Content Standards for Physical Education
  • Served on MASSPEC and coordinated the high school Teacher of the Year (TOY) selection process for three years
  • Has numerous publications as well as published articles has made over 100 presentations at the international, national, regional, and state levels
 
Carolyn Masterson
  • Associate Professor at Montclair State University
  • Obtained Doctorate of Education at Columbia University Teachers College in Curriculum and Teaching
  • Research and presentations has been presented in Asia, Europe and the United States and has also written several scholarly and professional articles
  • Chaired several national committees, held several national, district and state offices and received several awards
 
Lois Mauch
  • Award winning Physical Education Specialist for Fargo Public Schools
  • Master Degree from Virginia Tech under the direction of Dr. George Graham in Health and Physical Education
  • Published books and various articles as well as presented at four National AAHPERD Conventions
  • Awarded a North Dakota Foundation Grant, which focuses on 4th grade obesity
 
Vicki Millar
  • MA in modern dance from BYU
  • Currently teaches Physical Education/Dance at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill/San Ramon, CA
  • Previous instructor in Physical Education/Dance at BYU-Provo, Indiana University, and BYU-Hawaii and named an Indiana Artist-in-Education for VSA Indiana and VSA Hawaii
  • Developed a creative movement/fine arts curriculum for third grade students in Livermore, CA
 
Judy Oslin
  • Master's degree in sport psychology from Kent State University and Ph.D. in Physical Education, Teacher Education from Ohio State University
  • Taught 16 years at Kent State University 
  • Written numerous articles, co-authored three books and numerous chapters on the Tactical Approach to teaching sport and games
  • Presented over 100 workshops including guest-lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad-Tobago and workshop series to the Unviersity of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
 
Charla Parker
  • Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education from East Carolina University and Masters Degree in Education/Exercise Science from Campbell University
  • Award winning Physical Education teacher in the Wake County School System in Raleigh, North Carolina
  • National Board Certified teacher in Young Adolescent Physical Education
  • Presented Instructional Models workshops with NASPE and numerous NCAAHPERD workshops on Sport Education and Teambuilding
 
Karen Roesler
  • Taught in the Fargo Public School system for over 20 years
  • Received Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Dickinson State University and Master's degree in Education from St. Catherine's University
  • Accomplished author and national presenter, trainer and consultant
  • Award winning teacher including NASPE's National Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year
 
Gary Sanders
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education at St. Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN
  • Presented at numerous conventions at the local, state, district and national levels
  • Traveled to Denmark and Norway & has taught Physical Education and Dance at their schools
  • Teacher of the Year award winner
 
Mary Jo Sariscsany
  • Currently an associate professor at California State University, Northridge
  • Ed.D. and Master's in Education from Arizona State University and BS in Physical Education from Central Michigan University
  • Served on several committees and is currently President of the NASPE Board of Directors
  • Made over 100 presentations at the national, regional, and state levels as well as published and contributed to several articles and books 
 
Susan Schwager
  • Professor in department of Exercise Science and Physical Education at Montclair State University in New Jersey
  • Teaches courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels in the department's teacher education program and previously taught K-12 physical education
  • Supervises student teachers, advising master's student's projects, and conducting professional development workshops for the past 23 years
  • Served NASPE on the Board of Directors' and on mutliple committees
 
Rick Stevenson
  • Adjunct professor in Department of Kinesiology at West Chester University in West Chester, PA
  • 34 years of experience in public education, including teaching middle and high school health and physical education for 22 years
  • Received numerous state and district awards including the Teacher of the Year award & served as president of the PSAHPERD
  • Emphasis in education is from the Adventure/experiential perspective
 
Gay Timken
  • Associate Professor of Physical Education Teacher Education in the Division of Health & Physical Education at Western Oregon University
  • Teaches courses specific to Tactical Games, Sport Education, Outdoor Education and Adventure Education curriculum models
  • Conducted numerous professional development workshops for teachers
  • Taught middle school physical education and health