CURRICULUM VITA
Kenneth W. Bell Ph.DAssociate Professor
Department of KinesiologyBoise State University1910 University Dr.
Boise, ID 83725-1710Email: [email protected]
(208) 426-1228
EDUCATION
1997 Ph.D Curriculum and Instruction, Physical Education Pedagogy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Dissertation Title: The relationship between perceived competence and the physical activity patterns of fifth and seventh grade children.
1992 M.A., Curriculum and Instruction in Education, California State University, Bakersfield, CA
1980 B.S. Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2003-Present Associate Professor, Associate Graduate Faculty, Department of Kinesiology, Boise State University, Boise, ID.
2004-Present Program Coordinator: K-12 Physical Education Teacher Education Program, Department of Kinesiology, Boise State University, Boise, ID.
2001-Present Director of Field Experiences, Department of Kinesiology, Boise State University, Boise, ID.
2004–2011 Program Coordinator: Curriculum and Instruction / Physical Education Pedagogy Graduate Program, Department of Kinesiology, Boise State University, Boise, ID.
1997-2002 Assistant Professor, Associate Graduate Faculty, Department of Kinesiology, Boise State University, Boise, ID.
1996- Present External Reviewer / Contributing Editor PECentral, http://www.pecentral.org/index.html
1994-1997 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Physical Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA.
1984-1994 Physical Education Specialist, South Fork Union School, Weldon, CA.
1981-1983 Physical Director, YMCA of Kern County, Bakersfield, CA.
1980-1981 Assistant Director of Intramural and Recreational Sports, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.
TEACHING
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY, BOISE, ID
KINES 107 Educational Gymnastics (Fall)
KINES 114 Outdoor Adventure Activities (Fall)
KINES 351 Elementary School Physical Education Methods (Spring)
KINES 352 Teaching Experience I (Spring)
KINES 355 Elementary School Health and physical education curriculum and instruction (Fall and Spring)
KINES 458 Curriculum Design in Physical Education (Fall)
KINES 460 Professional Year-Elementary Teaching Experience (Fall and Spring)
KINES 461 Professional Year-Jr. or Sr. High Teaching Experience (Fall and Spring)
KINES 555 Advanced Physical Education Pedagogy (Summer 2002, Spring 2006, Spring 2009, Spring 2011, Spring 2013)
Doctoral Student Dissertation
Tucker, Kim (2017) Mentors’ Perspective: Impact of Having Student Teachers
Master’s Theses, Project, Comprehensive Exam
Haugen, M. (2012). Coaching in the Olympic Development Program in China. Thesis Committee Member
Liddle, R. (2010). Comprehensive Exam. Committee Chair
Madsen, K. (2010). Comprehensive Exam. Committee Chair
Debord, M. (2010). Comprehensive Exam. Committee Chair
Sell, A. (2009). Comprehensive Exam. Committee Chair
Shelton, T. (2009). Comprehensive Exam. Committee Chair
Warthen, J. (2009). Comprehensive Exam. Committee Chair
Bradburn, D. (2008). Kuna High School physical education curriculum. Project Committee Chair
Disney, T. (2007). Comprehensive exam. Committee Chair
Harrington, J. (2006). Comprehensive exam. Committee Chair
Martinez, K. (2006). The effects of prayer on elite triathletes. Committee Member
Nixon, K. (2005). Effects of maximal lifts as warm up on female college volleyball players and gymnasts. Thesis Committee Member
Dorscher, L. (2002). Mountain Home physical education curriculum guide. Project Committee Chair
Jue, T. (2001). The efficacy of educating athletic training students with standardized basic life support emergency care protocols. Thesis Committee Member
Tjarks, T. (2000). Perceived competence and participation motivation in youth sports. Thesis Committee Member.
Bleasard, M. (1998). Physical education assessment guide. Project Committee Member
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY, BLACKSBURG, VA
EDPE 2314 Foundations of Physical Education: Educational Gymnastics (Fall 1995, 1996, Spring 1995, 1996, 1997)
EDPE 2334 Foundations of physical education: Partner and Group Activities (Fall 1995, 1996, 1997, Spring 1996, 1997)
FCD 4705 Family and Child Development (Fall 1995, 1996, Spring 1996)
EDPE 4724 Elementary Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction (Spring 1995)
EDPE 4734 Secondary Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction (Spring 1996)
EDPE 4754 Student Teaching (Fall 1994, 1995, 1996, Spring 1995, 1996, 1997)
SOUTH FORK UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT, WELDON, CA
Physical Education Specialist (K-8), Athletic Director, Head Coach (Basketball, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling,)
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
BOOKS AUTHORED
Graham, G., Elliott, E., Palmer, S. & Bell, K. (2016). Teaching Children and Adolescents Physical Education (4th Ed.). Champagne, IL. Human Kinetics (Video Ancillaries)
Bell, K. & Bale, J. (2016). Got skills? A physical educator’s guide to teaching children skills for a lifetime of movement (3rd Ed.). Boise, ID: Bell & Bale PE Solutions.
Bell, K. & Bale, J. (2012). Got skills? A physical educator’s guide to teaching children skills for a lifetime of movement (2nd Ed.). Boise, ID: Bell & Bale PE Solutions.
Bell, K. & Bale, J. (2010). Got skills? A physical educator’s guide to teaching children skills for a lifetime of movement (1st Ed.). Boise, ID: Bell & Bale PE Solutions.
PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
Petranek, L. & Bell, K. (2016). Attentional Focus and Feeback Frequency Among First Graders Performing an Overhand Throw. Journal of Motor Learning and Development (Submitted).
Bell, K., Johnson, T.G., Shimon, J. & Bale, J. (2013). The effects of Game Size on the Physical Activity Levels and Ball Touches of Elementary School Children in Physical Education. Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness, Fall 2013.
Shimon, J., Johnson, T.G., Moorcroft, S. & Bell, K. (2013). Fitness and Enjoyment Outcomes of a Physical Education Fitness Conditioning Curriculum. Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness, Fall 2013.
Johnson, T. G., & Bell, K. (2011). Using a modified programmed practice sheet to promote skill learning and assessment in physical education. Strategies: A Journal for Sport and Physical Educators, 24, 16-19.
Bell, K. (2006). Using Evaluation Strategies to Enhance Coaching Effectiveness. Strategies, July/August; Vol. 19, 6.
Bell, K. (2000). Physical education teacher efficacy: I get no respect. Western College Physical Education Society, Monograph Series, Fall, 2000.
Graham, G., Bell, K., Doering, N., Elliot, E., Krouscas, J., Manross, M., McCollum, S., Oliver, K., Pennington, T., Person, L., Poole, J., Westfall, S. (1997). Media reviews: Student learning in physical education: Applying research to enhance instruction. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 17, pp. 130-134.
NON-PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
Bell, K. (2016). Master teaching video project. Development of a series of videos Show-casing a variety of teaching strategies and behavior management by master teachers. Sabbatical granted.
Bell, K. (2009). Educational gymnastics. PECentral.org Retrieved from http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/collegelessons.html
Bell, K. (2009). Educational gymnastics: A static balance project for teachers. PECentral.org. Retrieved from http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/collegelessons.html
Bell, K. (2000). Lesson Plan Guide for Middle/High School Physical Education. PECentral.org. Retrieved from http://pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=429
Bell, K. (2000). Active Idaho: Teacher tips for physically active children. Idaho Team Nutrition Newsletter, 1, p.3.
Bell, K. (1999). The relationship between perceived physical competence and the physical activity patterns of 5th and 7th grade children. Idaho JOHPERD (Research Abstract), Spring, 1999.
Bell, K., (1998). Children’s physical activity patterns: Implications for physical educators. Idaho JOHPERD, Spring, 1998.
Bell, K., (1998). In the big inning: Teacher created a safe environment. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Fall, 1998.
ARTICLES IN PROGRESS
Bell, K. (In Progress). The Curriculum Diamond Model: A new paradigm for a contemporary K-12 physical education curriculum.
Bell, K. (In Progress). The Bell Curve Lesson Planning.
GRANT ADMINISTRATION
Bell, K. & Johnson, T. (2010). The pedometer project: Middle school physical educator training for use of pedometers in physical education classes. Idaho State Department of Education. $50,000
Bell, K. (2002). After School Physical Activity Grant. Idaho State Department of Education. $94,000
GRANTS FUNDED
Bell, K. (2001). Body Mass Index and Physical Activity Patterns of Idaho Children. Idaho Department of Education / Team Nutrition Grant. $6,000
Bell, K. (2000). Teaching Grant for Service-Learning. $300
Bell, K. (1999-2000). Active Idaho – Research & Development Grant. J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation. $50,000
Bell, K. (1995). School-based Outdoor Adventure Programs – Year Three. - USDA Forest Service and Outdoor Adventures Incorporated. $30,000
Bell, K. (1994). School-based Outdoor Adventure Programs – Year Two. - USDA Forest Service and Outdoor Adventures Incorporated. $30,000
Bell, K. (1993). School-based Outdoor Adventure Programs – Year One. - USDA Forest Service and Outdoor Adventures Incorporated. $30,000
GRANTS UNFUNDED
Bell, K. (2006). The effects of Target FITT on muscular endurance of middle school students. Target FITT. $7,000
Bell, K. (2005). Physical education for progress: Meridian Schools. United States Department of Education. $800,000
Bell, K. (2003). Physical education for progress: Meridian Schools. United States Department of Education. $800,000
Bell, K. & Davis, D. (2000). Active Idaho Grant. Fitness initiative for professional development for Idaho Physical Educators. Executive board approval. Notfunded due to dramatic drop in Albertson stock before final full board approval. $25,000,000
PRESENTATIONS: National
Tucker, K., Bell, K., Bale, J. & Miller, J. (2017). PDS: The Next Generation. National Professional Development Schools Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.
Bell, K. & Cummings, M. (2016). Innovative Curriculum: Developing A Parkour Unit. SHAPE America: Minneapolis, MN.
Bell, K. & Miller, J. (2016). Innovative Curriculum: Developing An Outdoor Adventure Unit. SHAPE America: Minneapolis, MN.
Bell, K., Johnson, T. & Shimon, J. (2011). Physical activity and skill practice levels of 5th grade children in large and small sided games. American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance: San Diego, CA.
Bell, K. & Bale, J. (2009). Educational gymnastics: A perfect fit for PE. American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance: Tampa, FL.
Bell, K., Bale, J. & Bond, L. (2007). Creating effective school partnerships. AmericanAssociation of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance: Baltimore, MD.
Bell, K. (2005). Contextual and systemic barriers to creating effective school partnerships. STOPP-T2D Diabetes Study PAC Training: Portland, OR. (Invited)
Bell, K. & Bale J. (2005). P-12 Student learning: Are professional development schools making an impact? Professional Development Schools National Conference: Orlando, FL.
Bell, K. & Bale J. (2004). Eliminating the Culture Conflict: School and University Partnership To Raise Pre-service Teacher Expectations for Teaching. Professional Development Schools National Conference: Orlando, FL.
Bell, K. (2001). Improving the national standards. AAHPERD National Physical Education Conference: Cincinnati, OH.
PRESENTATIONS: Regional
Bell, K. (2002). Adventurous group initiatives: A paradigm in peril. Northwest District AAHPERD Conference: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2000). Children’s physical activity patterns: Implications for physical educators. Northwest District AAHPERD Conference, Boise State University, Boise, ID.
Bell, K. (2000). Alternative ways to develop children’s fitness levels. Northwest District AAHPERD Conference, Boise State University, Boise, ID.
PRESENTATIONS: State
Bell, K. & Shimon, J. (2016). Developing Innovative Curriculum. Boise State University, Boise, ID.
Bell, K. & Shimon, J. (2015). Developing As a Mentor Teacher. Boise State University, Boise, ID.
Bell, K. (2014). Physical education and the common core: Part II. Boise State University, Boise, ID.
Bell, K. (2013). Implementing the common core state standards in physical education. Boise State University, Boise, ID.
Bell, K. (2012). Team building and cooperative learning. Idaho AAHPERD; Boise, ID.
Bell, K. & Bale (2011). Got skills? Successful skill development for elementary aged children. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. (Invited)
Bell, K. & Bale (2011). Educational gymnastics: Putting it all together. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2011). The psychology behind why children move. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. (Invited keynote)
Bell, K. (2009). Motivation & Fitness: Helping students pursue a lifetime of physical activity and fitness while living on Philly Cheese Steaks & Soft Pretzels. Medford School District: Medford, NJ. (Invited keynote)
Bell, K. (2008). Physical education curriculum innovation: What can we learn from MTV?: California Middle School Physical Education Workshop. Cal State Fullerton, CA. (Invited keynote)
Bell, K. (2008). Educational gymnastics: Successful teaching for the un-gymnastically inclined. California Middle School Physical Education Workshop. Cal State Fullerton, CA. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2008). Effective assessment strategies to improve student and teacher motivation. Cal State Fullerton, CA. (Invited)
Bell, K. & Dalton, B. (2005). Motivation and fitness: Motivating unmotivated students Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance – State Conference: Eagle, ID.
Bell, K. & Bale, J. (2003). Achieving assessment success. Idaho Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance State Conference, Boise, ID.
Bell, K. (2003). The team that never lost a game: Successful Special Olympics
Coaching. Idaho Special Olympics Coaches Training: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2002). Dancing with two left feet. Idaho Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance State Conference, Idaho Falls, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2002). Children’s out of school physical activity. Idaho After School Physical Activity Conference, Boise, ID.
Bell, K. (2001). Motivating the unmotivated. California Polytechnic & State University Elementary Physical Education Workshop: San Luis Obispo, CA. (Invited Keynote)
Bell, K. (2001). Preventing couch potatoes while they’re still small fries: Overweight and physically inactive children. Team Nutrition Conference for School Food Service Personnel: Sun Valley, Idaho. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2001). Soccer skills for two left feet. California Polytechnic & State University Elementary Physical Education Workshop: San Luis Obispo, CA.
Bell, K. (2001). Alternative fitness for children. California Polytechnic & State University, Elementary Physical Education Workshop: San Luis Obispo, CA.
Bell, K. (2000). Research and applications aimed at increasing children’s physical activity: Implications for classroom teachers. Federal Team Nutrition Grant, USDHHS, Twin Falls, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2000). Research and applications aimed at increasing children’s physical activity: Implications for classroom teachers. Federal Team Nutrition Grant, USDHHS, Coeur d’Alene, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2000). Research and applications aimed at increasing children’s physical activity: Implications for classroom teachers. Federal Team Nutrition Grant, USDHHS, Pocatello, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2000). Developing an outdoor adventure curriculum. California Polytechnic & State University Elementary Physical Education Workshop, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Bell, K. (2000). Lumpy feet and great legs: Soccer for beginning teachers. California Polytechnic & State University Elementary Physical Education Workshop, San Luis Obispo, CA. (Invited)
Bell, K. (1999). Rising to the next level: Physical education teacher competence and confidence. California Middle School Physical Education Conference: California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA. (Invited Keynote)
Bell, K. (1999). Rising to the next level: Physical education teacher competence and confidence. California Middle School Physical Education Conference: California State University Sacramento, Sacramento CA. (Invited Keynote)
Bell, K. (1999). Developing outdoor and adventure programs in public schools. California Middle School Physical Education Conference: California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA.
Bell, K. (1999). Educational gymnastics: Part II. California Middle School Physical Education Conference: California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA.
Bell, K. (1999). Developmentally appropriate team sport instruction. California Middle School Physical Education Conference: California State University Sacramento, Sacramento CA. (Invited)
Bell, K. (1999). Alternative ways to develop cardiovascular fitness in middle school youth. California Middle School Physical Education Conference: California State University Sacramento, Sacramento CA.
Bell, K. (1998). Authentic assessment in physical education. California Polytechnic & State University Elementary Physical Education Workshop, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Bell, K. (1998). Research in physical education: Children’s physical activity patterns / Implications for teachers and parents. California Polytechnic & State University Elementary Physical Education Workshop, San Luis Obispo, CA. (Invited Keynote)
Bell, K. (1998). Educational Gymnastics. California Polytechnic & State University Elementary Physical Education Workshop, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Bell, K. (1998). Cooperative Learning Through Adventurous Group Initiatives. Idaho Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance State Conference, Blackfoot, ID.
Bell, K. (1997). Educational gymnastics. Idaho Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance State Conference, Boise, ID.
Bell, K. & McKay, J. (1997). Using teaching cues to increase the effectiveness of instruction in physical education. Idaho Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance State Conference, Boise, ID.
PRESENTATIONS: Local
Bell, K. (2016). Teacher In-Service Training on Motivation, Assessment and Technology. Boise Public Schools. Boise, ID.
Bell, K. (2015). Survival Skills for Kids. Boise Public Library. Boise, ID.
Bell, K. (2015). Survival Skills for Kids. Meridian Public Library. Meridian, ID.
Bell, K. (2014). . Meridian Public Libraries, Meridian, ID.
Bell, K. (2014). Becoming a successful student athlete. Boise State University Athletics, Boise State University, Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2014). Wilderness survival skills for teens. Boise Public Library, Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2013). What is the common core all about in physical education? Capital High School Teacher In-service, Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. & Bale, J. (2007) Creating effective school partnerships. PE Majors Club Scholar Presentation: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2005). Tips For Survival and Success. Kinesiology Department Summer Youth Instructor Training: Boise State University; Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2005). Effective skill practice that shows up on the field! Boise Noon Optimist Football Coaching Workshop: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2005). Psychological climate and skill development of little league baseball players. East Boise Little League Coaching Workshop: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2004). And Now Its Time for a Commercial Break: Integrating Physical Activity into the Daily Life of the Classroom. Donnell School of The Arts Teacher In-service: Meridian, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2004). Coaching the entire Bell curve: Successful Y-ball coaching Boise YMCA Coaching Clinic: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2004). Successful practice design: If it’s good for them…Good for you! Boise Noon Optimist Football Coaching Workshop: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2003). Coaching the entire Bell curve: Successful Y-ball coaching. Boise YMCA Coaching Clinic: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2002). Coaching the entire Bell curve. Boise State Center for Physical Activity & Sport: Youth Sport Symposium: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2002). Y-ball skill development takes practice. YMCA Coaching Clinic: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2001). Coaching across the skill spectrum. YMCA Coaching Clinic: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2001). Improving your physical education curriculum. Boise School District Curriculum Development Workshop: Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2001). Physical education for the 21st century. Vallivue School District Curriculum Development: Caldwell, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (2000). Preventing couch potatoes while they’re still small fries. Treasure Valley Early Childhood Development Conference, Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (1999). Physical education teacher efficacy: The beginnings of a professional development school for Idaho physical educators. Boise State University Resolution Conference, Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (1999). Physical education for the 21st Century. Boise Public School Physical Education In-service, Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (1998). Assessment as a motivational tool in physical education. Boise State University Resolution Conference, Boise, ID. (Invited)
Bell, K. (1998). Coaching effectiveness workshop. Idaho Youth Soccer Association Coaching Clinic, Garden Valley, ID.
SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL
2012-2013 Idaho State Department of Education. Statewide IEN meetings on the state of physical education in Idaho
2011-2012 Idaho Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Conference Planning Committee
2009 State of Idaho Physical Education Standards Development (revise), member
2005 IAHPERD State Conference Planning Committee
2005 Idaho State Physical Education/Beginning Teacher Standards and Rubrics
2005 Action for Healthy Kids Idaho: Physical Activity Chair
2002 Develop state physical education standards, Idaho State Department of Education, member
2004-2007 Action for Healthy Kids: Physical Activity Chair
2004 Curriculum Development – Eagle Charter School
2002-2003 Past President – The Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, State Conference Organizer
2000-2002 Collaboration with ANSER Charter School to develop Physical Education Program
2001-2002 Vallivue School District Physical Education Curriculum (K-12)
2001 National Association for Sport & Physical Education, National Standards Panelist
2001-2002 Speaker, Idaho Physical Education Proclamation Walk
2000-2001 President-elect - The Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
2001-2002 President - The Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
2000 Idaho Obesity Task Force Steering Committee, Idaho State Department of Health & Human Services
1999-2002 Majors & Minors Collaborative Project with Eagle Hills Elementary School
1998-2001 Idaho Physical Education Model School Selection Committee
1998-1999 Hidden Springs School Physical Education Curriculum (K-8)
1998-1999 Idaho Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Conference Planning Committee
1996-Present External Reviewer / Contributing Editor PECentral, http://www.pecentral.org/index.html
UNIVERSITY – Boise State University
2015 National and State Accreditation for the K-12 Physical Education Program in The College of Education
2011 University Foundations Scholar Awards, Committee member
2011-Present Young Life Faculty Advisor
2007-2009 BSU Men’s Hockey Team Faculty Advisor
2007 University Foundations Scholar Awards, Committee Chair
2005 BSU New Student Orientation
2004 Discover BSU
2004 Express Program Advising
2001-2002 BSU Student Orientation
1998-2000 Prior Learning Committee, Chair
2000 BSU Service Learning Project, ANSER Charter School
1997-Present Liaison to BSU athletics academic advising
Department of Kinesiology
2004- Present K-12 Physical Education Teacher Education Program Coordinator
2003-Present PDS Collaboration – Riverside Elementary
2013-2014 Workload Policy Committee, Member
2012 Guest speaker: Adapted physical education challenge awards
2012-2013 Guest presenter: Adapted physical education – educational gymnastics
2009-2014 Liaison to Boise State Athletics: Academic recruitment for the Kinesiology Department
2005-Present Guest lecturer in Introduction to Kinesiology (2-4 per year)
2005 Motor Learning search committee member
2004-2005 Educational Technology committee
2004 Department chair search committee
2001-2002 Developed Curriculum & Instruction Masters Degree in Physical Education Pedagogy
2001 Physical Education Pedagogy Search Committee, Co-chair
1997-1998 Teaching Evaluation Committee, Dept. of HPER, Chair
1997-Present Numerous Ad-hoc Committees
College of Education
1997-Present Teacher Education Coordinating Council
2013 Promotion & Tenure Committee
2013 Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Committee
2012 Field Experience Sub-committee
2000-2012 NCATE Accreditation Team - four successful national and state teacher accreditation assessments
2007 CIFS Associate Dean Search Committee
2004 CIFS Search Committee
2001 Idaho Most Beginning Physical Education Teacher Standards
2001 Field Experience Search Committee
2001-2002 Conceptual Framework Committee
2001-2002 Block I and Block II Field Experience Committees
2000-2001 Field Experience Assessment Committee2000-2002 Faculty Advisory Committee
1998-1999 Albertson’s Foundation: Idaho Management of Change Project: McCall Schools Liaison.
COMMUNITY
2014-Present Foothills Community Church Middle and High School Coordinator
2015-Present Foothills Community Church Men’s Ministry Coordinator
2013-Present Middle School Sunday School Teacher
2013 Fathers in the Field
2010-Present Mini-Joys Board of Directors
2012-2013 Young Life Sporting Clay Chair
2008-2014 Young Life Board of Directors
2004-2005 Riverglen Junior High School Track Coach
2008 Capital High School Graduation Committee
2007 Boise School District Track & Field Official
2006 Capital High School Track & Field Official
2006 Cornerstone Community Outreach
2005-2008 World Relief Refugee Housing
2005-2011 Capital High School AAA Booster Club
2003-2007 Boise Optimistic Football Coach Trainer
2001-2004 Boise Optimistic Head Football Coach
2001-Present Cole Valley Christian School Spring Olympics
2001-2005 Boise Family YMCA Coach Trainer
2000-Present Cole Valley Christian School Bicycle Rodeo
2001-2002 Y Kids in Motion Design Consultant: Collaboration with YMCA and St Alphonsus to develop activity programs for post cancer therapy children
1999-2002 Boise Family YMCA Y-ball Coach
1998 Idaho Youth Soccer Association Coach Trainer
1998 Sunday school administrator, Crouch Community Church
1997-1998 21st Century Learning Grant Proposal for Garden Valley Schools: Aided in writing the proposal
1998 Sunday school teacher, Crouch Community Church
CERTIFICATIONS
Current American Red Cross CPR, AED & 1st Aid
2005 American Youth Sport Coaching Certification
1997 American Master Teacher Certification (Content)
1995 American Master Teacher Certification (Pedagogy) 1990 California Hunter Safety Instructor
1995 California Health Related Physical Fitness Trainer
1986 California Teaching Credential
AWARDS
2016 Golden Apple Award Recipient (Honorable Mention
2016 SHAPE Idaho Outstanding Collegiate Educator of the Year
2014 Boise State University Sabbatical
2007 Boise State University Sabbatical
2006 Boise State University Foundation Scholar Award in Teaching, (Nominated)
2003 Promotion & Tenure at Boise State University (Associate Professor)
2000 Arthur G. Broten Young Scholar Award
1997 Virginia Tech College of Teaching & Learning Doctoral Student of the Year
1994 Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year
1994 South Fork Union School District Teacher of the Year
1994 Senior Associate - California Academy for Physical Education
1991-1994 California Physical Education Mentor Teacher Award
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2008-Present National Association of Professional Development Schools
1992-Present American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Changed to SHAPE America in 2015)
1997-Present Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2001-Present Riverside Elementary Professional Development School
2013 Center for Teaching & Learning Brown Bag Series
1997-Present Mentoring and collaboration, Treasure Valley Teachers
1997-Present AAHPERD, IAHPERD, NAPDS and others
2004 On-line Student Advising
2002 Excel Training
2001-2002 Technology Integration Training, Building Bridges with Technology Project
2001 Front Page Training
2000 Groupwise Training
2000 Word Merge Workshop
2000 Qualitative Research Forum