Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education

Degrees

• University of Oregon. Doctorate in School and Community Health Education.  (Ph.D.: Doctor of Philosophy)
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Masters Degree in School Health Education  (M.S.:  Master of Science).
• University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Major in Physical Education and Health Education  (B.S.: Bachelor of Science)   

Teaching Specialties

• Substance Abuse
• Stress Management
• Behavioral Health

Hobbies

• Guitar playing
• Edible mushroom foraging
• Swimming
• Wood cutting
• Home & auto repairs

Favorite Quote

• "We must be the change we wish to see in the world." M. Gandhi 

Professional Certifications 

• State of North Carolina, Department of Public Instruction - Health and Physical Education:  Grades K-12
• State of Wisconsin, Department of Public Instruction - Health and Physical Education:  Grades K-12
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Registry No. A243047: Emergency Medical Technician
• American Heart Association of Wisconsin: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care, Basic Life Support Instructor
• American National Red Cross, Eugene, Oregon Chapter: Certified First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance 

Distinctions in Teaching & Scholarship

       •   Most Helpful Faculty/Staff Award by the Office of Student Success. Appalachian State University – Fall 2021.
       •  Outstanding Scholarship Award by the Reich College of Education. Appalachian State University - April 2002.
       •  Excellence in Teaching Award by the Board of Governors of the North Carolina University System. Reich College of Education. Appalachian State University - April 2000
       •  Outstanding Teacher Award by the Reich College of Education. Appalachian State University - May 1998