"Without health and fitness, wealth is without value, knowledge is useless, art cannot become manifest, and music cannot be played."
- Herophilus, Father of Scientific Anatomy (300 B.C.)
Professional Experience:
Concordia University – St. Paul, MN 2000-Present
Instructor
- Primary responsibilities include developing curriculum within the KHS Department and teaching physical education and health education methods courses to College of Education candidates.
- Secondary responsibilities include assisting and advising HPE students, supervising candidates completing student-teaching clinical and serving on department, college and university committees.
CPR/First Aid Instructor – ARC 2001-Present
- Primary responsibilities include teaching Community Safety & First Aid/Adult CPR with AED, Child, and Infant CPR to College of Education candidates.
Adjunct Instructor – CSP CGCS 2002-Present
- Conduct and facilitate online learning in the areas of Health and Wellness through chat discussions, bulletin board postings, and various application assignments (labs).
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Campus 2005
Adjunct Instructor – School of Kinesiology
- Primary responsibilities include providing instruction in teaching physical education in the elementary school and facilitating opportunities to practice through micro-teaching lessons.
Echo Park Elementary School 1999-2000
Physical Education Teacher
Annunciation School 1996-1999
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Academy of Holy Angels 1994-1996
Physical Education Teacher/Religion Teacher/Student Service Supervisor/Associate Dean of Middle School
Professional-related Experience:
President-Elect, President, Past President - Minnesota Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MNAHPERD) 2005 – 2008
District Representative (11E) - Minnesota Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MNAHPERD) 2004 – 2005
Education:
M.A. in Education
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Campus
Summary Paper Topic: Health Promotion and Education: Essential Elements for Students at the Elementary School Level
B.A. in Physical Education
Concordia College - St. Paul, MN
Initial License in Physical Education (K-12) and Health Education (5-12)
Professional Memberships:
(AAHPERD) American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- National Conference Attendee 2005, 2006, 2008
- Support National Association for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE)
- Support American Association for Health Education (AAHE)
(CDAAHPERD) Central District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- Central District Convention Attendance 2006 & 2007
Minnesota Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD)
- State Convention Attendance 2004-2007
- State Convention Presenter 2006 & 2007
Associations:
American Heart Association
Member of the You’re the Cure Network
Advocate for Health and Physical Education
Heart on the Hill Attendance 2005 & 2007
Minnesota School Health Conference
- Conference Attendance 2005 & 2006
- Conference Exhibitor 2005, 2006, & 2007
Action for Healthy Kids Network
Steps to a Healthier Minnesota
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