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EDUCATION:
M.S. 2004
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington
Physical Education, Health and Leisure Studies
Specialization in Physical Education and Health
B.A. 1996
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington.Double Major:
Physical Education K-12
Exercise and Sport Science - Athletic Training
A.A. 1992
Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, Washington
HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS:
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Northwest District Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2008
Washington Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2007
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - Certification in Physical Education Early Childhood, 2007
NATA Certified Athletic Trainer, 1995
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, 1996
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, 1995Honor Roll, two awards, attending Western Washington University, 1992, 1994
Dean's List, three awards, attending Whatcom Community College, 1991-1992
Honorable Discharge United States Navy, 1983-1987
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
National Athletic Trainer's Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association
National Education Association
Washington Education Association
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Physical Education Teacher, Blaine Elementary
* Third through Fifth Grade 1999-Present* First through Fifth Grade 1998-1999
* First through Third Grade 1997-1998
* First & Second Grade 1996 -1997
Presenter, 2003 - Present
* Numerous Presentations on the 5th Grade Classroom Based Assessment in Health and Fitness on behalf of OSPI for WAHPERD, PEAK, Best West, and the following school districts: Tacoma, Renton, Gig Harbor, Edmonds, Seattle, Tahoma, North Thurston, Yakima, Snohomish, and Clover Park; in addition, the 2005, 2006 & 2007 OSPI State Session, and the 2006 & 2007 OSPI Summer Institutes
*Various Presentations for WAHPERD State Conference, PEAK, Best West, the 2008 WSDA Administrator's Conference, the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, Nevada) and the NW/SW AAHPERD District Session (Reno, Nevada)
* Various Guest Speaker presentations for Western Washington University, 2000 - present; 2007 PEHL Keynote Speaker
Blaine High School Student Athletic Training Supervisor Blaine High School,
1996 - 2008
* Supervise and teach athletic training skills of sports medicine to student athletic trainers
* Blaine School District Certified Athletic Trainer
Sunday School Teacher, Grace Lutheran Church, Blaine, Washington,
1992 - 2008
* Superintendent of Christian Education, 1992-1997, 2003-2005* High School teacher, 2004 - 2005, 2007-08
* Fifth through Eighth grade teacher, 1996-2001
* Third and Fourth grade teacher, 1992 - 1996
C.O.A.S.T. Coach and High School Student Athletic Training Summer Workshop Instructor, Lynden Washington 1997-2007
* Teach and reinforce athletic training skills and basic sports medicine concepts to area high school student athletic trainers, and coaches
Fitness Instructor, Bellingham Athletic Club 1995
* Taught strength training to adolescent swim clubInstructor, Western Washington University 1994-1995
* Taught 100-level weight training, conditioning and racquetball classes; Student-living Wellness Center Fitness Instructor
SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, and PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Contributing Editor for the 5th Grade Puzzlewise(TM) PE and Health Student Workbook
NASPE STARS School Reviewer, 2008 - Present
NASPE Public Relations Committee Member, 2008 - present
PE Central Advisory Board Member, Grades 3-5, 2006 - present
OSPI Classroom Based Assessment Cadre Trainer, 2004 - present
Race Director for Run to the Border 1.5 Kids fun run and 5 K race, 2001 - present
Blaine Youth Coach for Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball, 2004 - present
Blaine Education Association Elementary School Building Representative - present
OSPI Health and Fitness Endorsement Committee, 2006 - present
Washington State Health and Fitness Grade Level Content Expectations Team - OSPI, 2001 - 2008
Bellingham Obesity Task Force Member, 2008
Blaine Education Association Negotiation Committee - 2004 to 2007
Washington State Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance Executive Committee Member - Treasurer, 2006-2008
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance 2007 Assembly Delegate for Washington State
Bike to School/Work District coordinator - May, 2006 & May, 2007
Professional Education Advisory Board of Western Washington University - 2004-06
Walk Across Washington City of Blaine Coordinator - Oct. 2005
Girls on the Run Board Member, 2004-05
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