Degrees
Ph.D., Sport and Exercise Education/Pedagogy; The Ohio State University
M.A. Education, with Physical Education Teaching Certification (K-12); The Ohio State University
M.S. Physical Education/Sport Administration; Ohio University
B. A. Psychology; The Ohio State University
Hobbies
- Spending time with my family and friends
- Running/walking/being active
- Hiking
- Hot yoga *just started*
- Playing field hockey
What most excites you about your field?
Working with undergraduate and graduate students and observing them develop self-confidence and implement positive change in the field.
What are some of the highlights of your career?
Engaging with my students in various service-learning projects with k-12 school partners.
Favorite Quote
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
― Maya Angelou
Research Interests
- Social Justice
- Service-Learning
- Women in Sport
Selected Publications
Bunds, K., Casper, J., Bocarro, J., Edwards, M., Bush, K., Thompson, A., Kanters, M. (2023). Parental decisions to return to youth sport during a global pandemic: Examining parental decisions by race, gender, and socio-economic status. Journal of Sport Behavior, 46(1).
Bocarro, J. N., Casper, J. M., Bush, K. A., Steptoe, A., DuPree, S., Blake, V., Kanters, M. A. (2023). An exploratory study of a health and wellness intervention on STEM College Students during COVID 19. Recreational Sports Journal.
Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Bunds, K. S., Bush, K. A., Casper, J. M., Dorsch, T., Chalip, L. Kanters, D., & Kanters, M. A. (2022). Parental perceptions of the impact of COVID-19 and returning to play based on level of sport. Sport in Society.
Fernandez, M., Lee, K. J., Larson, L., Johnson, C. W., Mowatt, R., Bush, K., Robinett, J., Sharaievska, I., & Stewart, W. (2022). Deeper than diversity: A collection of teaching perspectives and strategies from social justice scholars. SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education. DOI: 10.1080/1937156X.2020.1763875
Neeley, B., Bunds, K., Bocarro, J., Hipp, A. J., & Bush, K. (2021). Holistic wellness of the female student-athlete at a Division I Power 5 Institution. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics.
