Affiliate Professor, Health and Physical Education

Office: KHS 4410
Email: [email protected]

Fall 2025 Office Hours: Online through Zoom, Please contact CLAS advising with urgent issues at [email protected]  or (616) 331-8585 or the Movement Science Office at [email protected] or (616) 331-3515.

Education:
 B.A. Dance, Western Michigan University
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Grand Valley State University
Teacher Certification Health and Psychology, Hope College,

Scholarly and Research Interests:
Social Justice and Equity in Education
Movement-Rich Classrooms
Physical Activity and Nutrition in Teaching and Learning

Courses Taught:
HPE 207 Personal Health and Wellness
HPE 220 Methods of Teaching Net/Wall/Target Activities
HPE 264 Methods of Teaching Early Childhood Movement and Health
HPE 267 Health and Movement Education For Elementary Teachers

Why I Became A Health Educator: I believe that health is the backbone to being a happy and successful individual! Health education is a crucial part of an education program because it teaches students a knowledge base that they will carry with them for their entire lives and equips them with skills to make healthy choices that affect their physical, social, and emotional well-being. I have a passion for promoting fitness, nutrition, and mental health, and I love to find new ways to deliver creative and motivating lessons!

What I Love About This Program: As an educator, one always wants to reach as many students as he or she can.  I cannot think of a more rewarding experience than being able to educate pre-service teachers in the content area that I love.  My students are amazing, and I learn from them as well!  Teaching in higher education has been a goal of mine, and I am so proud to be part of the program.