Education
University of Utah (2009), Salt Lake City, Utah Ph.D., Sport Pedagogy/Special Physical Education
Weber State University (2002), Ogden, Utah Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Weber State University (1976), Ogden, Utah Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education
Utah Secondary Teaching License Physical Education/Math Education
Teaching Experience
Elementary Physical Education—1994-1997
Secondary Physical Education—1997-2003
University of Utah—2005
Weber State University—2001-Present
Professional Affiliations
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
National Association for Sport and Physical Education
American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation
Southwest District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Utah Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Research Interests
Student Motivation toward Physical Activity
Effective Assessments in Physical Education
Professional Service
Utah Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance—Secretary/Treasurer 2007-2008
Utah Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance—Executive Director 2008-2009
Teaching Philosophy
I am passionate about encouraging others to teach skills in a physical education setting thereby influencing students toward a healthy, physically active lifestyle. I recognize there are as many ways to motivate students toward an active lifestyle as there are students I teach. I hope to teach students how to think and not what to think so they will be prepared to make decisions based on tried and tested principles.
Personal
I was a Weber State University team athlete who turned outdoor activity enthusiast and solar powered snow worshipper. I am very happily married to a sensitive and handsome man. We have five physically active married children and one single son who all enjoy the great outdoors with us and our ten grandchildren. When not at Weber State University, I am with my family in the water, on the snow, in the mountains, on the rocks, in the canyons, on the tennis court, running trails or in the Temple.