Fitness Skill and Activity Course Coordinator
Karol Tiemersma, M.A. Western Michigan, Organizational Communication
Executive Administrative Professionals
Amanda Parker, B.S. Western Michigan University, Exercise Science
Amy Campbell*, M.Ed. Grand Valley State University, College Student Affairs Leadership/Adult Higher Education
Andy Boyce*, M.A. Ball State University, Physical Education (Sports Management)
Dakota Francoeur, M.S. University of Miami, Sport Administration
Eric Murray*, B.S. Central Michigan University, Education: Integrated Science
Jen Rivera*, M.Ed. Grand Valley State University, Instruction and Curriculum
Joe Bitely*, B.S. Western Michigan University, Recreation Management
JR Wallace*, M.Ed. Grand Valley State University, Educational Leadership
Rebecca Mailloux*, B.S. University of Southern Florida, Wellness Leadership
Steve Jones*, M.A. Minnesota State University, Sport Administration
Steve Milewski, B.B.A. Illinois State University, Business Administration & Finance
Troy Harding, B.A. University of California, Los Angeles, History
* Indicates teaching FIT classes in the MOV Department for five years with at least eight semesters of instruction.
Senior Adjunct Faculty
Amy Avery, M.S. Emporia State University, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Beth Damon, M.A. Cornerstone University, Education Curriculum
Bruce Morningstar, A.A. Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy, Criminal Justice
Byron Doss, B.S. Calvin University, Chemistry
Danielle Terpstra, M.S. Nebraska Methodist College, Health Promotion Management
Debi St. Arnauld, M.A. Central Michigan University, Physical Education Teaching
Eric Mis, B.S. Ferris State University, Social Services
Kate Chase, B.S. Grand Valley State University, Criminal Justice
Melinda Tisron, M.A. Western Michigan University, Physical Education, Approval in Special Physical Education
Ray Shonk, B.S. University of California, Exercise Science
Robert Allen, B.S. Grand Valley State University, Environmental Science
Sabrina Merrill, B.A. Western Michigan University, Dance
Shannon Kaza, B.B.A. University of Michigan, Finance
Adjunct Faculty
Alexandra "Alex" Ryan, B.S. Grand Valley State University, Exercise Science Health Fitness Instruction
Carrie Zeilstra, B.A. Western Michigan University, Education
Dennis Shimmell, J.D. The Ohio State University
Gerald Browning, M.A. Illinois State University, English Studies
Jamillya Hardley, M. Ed. Grand Valley State University, Higher Education, College Student Affairs Leadership Emphasis
Jeff Phillips, B.S. Eastern Michigan University, Physical Education and Health Education
Jona Bumstead, B.S. Grand Valley State University, Liberal Studies Emphasis Wellness Communications
Jonathan Schultze, B.S. Grand Valley State University, Liberal Studies
Kathleen Sokolow, B.S. Michigan Technological University, Biology
Laura Glerum, B.A. Exercise Science & Psychology
Malik Baker, M.A. Western Michigan University, Educational Leadership
Melissa Barton, B.S. Grand Valley State University, Exercise Science
Michele Sampson, A.A. Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy, Criminal Justice
Melissa Vannette, B.S. Grand Valley State University, Psychology
Payton Haney, A.A.A.S., Grand Rapids Community College, Law Enforcement
Spencer Fredrick, PG Certificate, University of Essex, Colchester
Stephanie Feeback, M.S. University of Akron, Exercise Science
Tim Green, B.B.A. Eastern Michigan University, Operations Research and Marketing
Affiliate and Visiting Faculty
Anthony Meyer, Ph.D. McMaster University, Religious Studies
Robert Robins, Ph.D. (abd) Western Michigan University, Leadership in Higher Education, Educational Technology cognate
Sara Agema*, M.S. Concordia University-Chicago, Applied Exercise Science
Scott Hall-Jones, M.Ed. Ohio University, Instructional Technology
* Indicates teaching FIT classes in the MOV Department for five years with at least eight semesters of instruction.
Tenure Track Faculty
Nancy Giardina, Ed.D., Columbia University