Health Education

LINDY A. VALDEZ, Ed. D.

California State University,

Sacramento

Department of Health and Physical Education

College of Health and Human Services

Fall

2006

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LINDY A. VALDEZ, Ed. D.

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EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor: California State University,

Sacramento.

Outstanding Teaching Award (2001-02) (Nominated every year);

Teacher Education; Movement Education (Laban theory, Pedagogy); Student

Teaching (Secondary Coordinator, Supervisor, Seminar); Golf; Dance;

Curriculum Methods for Secondary; Subject Matter Assessment Evaluator;

Advising; GE Assessment; NCATE Coordinator; Grant writing.

August 1989 through present.

Adjunct Professor: University California, Berkeley.

Extension Courses and Guest Lecturer Teacher Education; Movement

Education.

August 2001 through present.

National Subject Leader: Educational Testing Service

Oakland, California. Bay Area Office

Development and supervision of the correction of the MSAT.

November 1990 though present.

Physical Education Specialist: Center Unified School District

Antelope, California.

Developed district curriculum and taught (Grades K-8). Department

Chair

Successful Grant Writer and Coordinator ($90,000/ 3 years).

September 1986 through June 1998.

Consultant:

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Development and compliance of Subject Matter Standards.

June 1990 to

June 1995 and January 2003 to January 2004.

Physical Education

Specialist:

Gloria Dei School

Sacramento,

California.

Developed curriculum and taught (Grades 1-8).

September 1985 through June 1986.

Physical Education and Health Teacher:

San Juan Unified School District.

Carmichael, California.

Taught (Grades K-11). September 1983

through August 1986.

Physical Education Specialist: Courtyard Private School,

Sacramento,

California.

Developed curriculum and

taught (Grades K-6). Athletic Director.

March 1983 through June

1985

Physical Education

Specialist:

Frontier Elementary School,

North Highlands, California.

Developed curriculum and taught (Grades K-3). January

1983 through June 1983.

EDUCATION Doctor of Education: University of Southern

California,

Los Angeles, California.

Educational Leadership (Concentration in Physical Education).

August, 1997.

Masters of Science: California State University, Sacramento

Physical Education (Teaching). August 1992.

Bachelor of Arts: Physical Education,

California State

University, Sacramento, January 1981.

Awards Deans Honor List.

Associate of Arts:

Liberal Studies,

Sierra College, Rocklin, California, June 1978.

Awards: Deans Honor List, Two year letterman

intercollegiate Cross Country.

California Credentials

Administrative Credential. January 1997

Multiple Subject Credential (K-8) June 1991

Single Subject Credential (K-12): Physical Education. May

1982.

COACHING

Track and Field. Our Lady of Presentation School

Track and Field, Girl's Basketball. Center Unified School District.

Girl's Volleyball,

Basketball, Track, Softball. Gloria Dei School.

Track, Oakmont High

School.

ACTIVITIES Grant Writer and Coordinator: Faculty Development

Grant, CSUS;

California Middle School

Demonstration Grant ($90,000), Center Junior High School.

Community Involvement

: American Heart Association, United Way, Big Brothers of America,

Mariemont School, Kenneth Avenue School, Heathy Start Grant, The Boys

and Girls Club of Sacramento, The Sacramento Chinese Community Center,

The Sacramento Health Council. The Julia Morgan House. Women and Girls

in Sport Day. Sutter Hospital Obesity Clinic. Project HOPE.

Professional Involvement: California Association for Health, Physical Education,

Recreation, and Dance. Vice President of Physical Education; Early

Childhood/Elementary Section Chair; Legislative Liaison; Unit Vice

President.

Northern California Teacher of the Year:

Honored by the California Association for

Health, Physical Education,

Recreation and Dance, 1988.

Speaker:

Keynote Speaker and presenter at various International, National, State

and local conferences and workshops.

Author:

Invited presentations, journal articles, abstracts

Publications

and Paper Presentations

Lindy Valdez, Ed.D.

Invited Presentations

Valdez, L. A. Parker, D. &

Quintana, R.. (2006). Ten Myth Conceptions about Physical Activity.

Paper presented at the Annual National Convention and Exposition of the

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Salt Lake City, Utah.

Modell, S. J., Reese, R., Wright, M., Valdez, L. A., & Kuehl, J.

(2006). Assessing Pre-Service Teacher Dispositions: A Pilot Study.

Paper presented at the Annual National Convention and Exposition of the

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Salt Lake City, Utah.

Williams, R. & Valdez, L. A. (2006). Activity Levels and Student

Attitudes of Appropriate and Inappropriate Games. Paper presented at

the 73th Annual State Conference of the California

Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Garden

Grove, California.

Valdez, L. A. Parker, D. &

Quintana, R.. (2006). Ten Myth Conceptions about Physical activity.

Paper presented at the 73th Annual State Conference of the

California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and

Dance. Garden Grove, California.

Valdez, L. A. (2004). Movement Concepts Paper presented at the 31th

Cal Poly Elementary Physical Education Workshop. San Luis Obispo,

California.

Valdez, L. A. (2004). Lighten your load: Using Personal Digital

Assistants. Teaching Using Technology Conference. Presented at

California State University, Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A. (2004). Games for Maximum Participation. Presented

at Cowan Elementary School, Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A. & Hennessy, K.

(2003). Games that involve everyone moving. Presented at Mariemont

Elementary School, Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A. (2003). Harry Potter PE and Me, Paper presented at

the 30th Cal Poly Elementary Physical Education Workshop.

San Luis Obispo, California.

Valdez, L. A. & Hennessy, B.

(2003). Where do you stand? Using Fitness Assessment Data for Advocacy

Efforts. Paper presented at the 70th Annual State Conference

of the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation

and Dance. Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A., (2003).

Personal Digital Assistants: Technology in the Trenches. Paper

presented at the 70th Annual State Conference of the

California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and

Dance. Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L.A., et al. (2003). Obesity and weight management :A

community approach. Paper presented at Southwest and Northwest District

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

combined convention, Sparks, Nevada.

Valdez, L. A. (2002). Harry Potter Combining the Magic of

Movement and Literacy. Presented at the 36th Annual

California Reading Association Conference. Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A. & Hennessy,

B. (2002). Where Do I Stand? - Using fitness assessment data for

advocacy. Paper presented at the Physical Education Summit II (State

Physical Education Conference). Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A. & Modell, S.

J. (2002). Concerns and Fears of Pre-Service PE Teachers: An initial

investigation. Poster Presentation at Western Association of Colleges of

Physical Education. Reno, Nevada.

Valdez, L. A. (2002). Quality Physical Education for Elementary

Schools. Activity Session presented at Cave Elementary School. Vallejo,

California.

Valdez, L. A., et. al.

(2001). Commitment to Service-Learning: Passion of Faculty. Poster

Presentation at Western Association of Colleges of Physical Education.

Reno, Nevada.

Neide, J., Valdez, L. A., Milchrist, P. Modell, S. J., Reese, R.,

& Smith, M. (2001). The blended Physical Education Program at CSUS.

Poster Presentation at Western Association of Colleges of Physical

Education. Reno, Nevada.

Valdez, L. A. & Modell, S.

J. (2001). Using reading to enhance perceptual motor skills in children

with disabilities. Activity Session presented at the World Congress on

Disabilities International Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.

Valdez, L. A. & Modell, S. J. (2001).Concerns and Fears of

Pre-Service PE Teachers: Including Students with Disabilities. Poster

presentation presented at World Congress on Disabilities International

Conference.

Valdez, L. A. (2001). Harry Potter PE and Me, Paper presented at

the 28th Cal Poly Elementary Physical Education Workshop.

San Luis Obispo, California.

Valdez, L. A. & Neide J.

(2001). Incorporating the California Framework and Challenge Standards

in your curriculum. Presented at Grant Unified School District annual

district in-service. Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A., Modell, S. &

Parker, D. (2001). California Tobacco Education Grant. Paper presented

at the 68th Annual State Conference of the California

Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Santa

Clara, California.

Valdez, L. A. (2001). Education for First Time Teachers II. Paper

presented at the 68th Annual State Conference of the

California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and

Dance. Santa Clara, California.

Valdez, L. A., Modell, S, &

Milchrist, P. (2001). Beyond Bowling. Paper presented at the 2nd

Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities. Wakiki, Hawaii.

Valdez, L. A. (2000). Avoiding Teacher Burnout: Renewing the

Spirit, Rekindling the Passion. Conference on Teaching and Learning.

California State University, Sacramento.

Modell, S., Milchrist, P., Smith, M., & Valdez, L. (2000).

Commitment to Service-Learning : Faculty Perspectives. 12th

Annual Lily West International Conference, Lake Arrowhead, California.

Valdez, L. A. (2000). Education for First Time Teachers. Paper

presented at the 67th Annual State Conference of the

California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and

Dance. Long Beach, California

Valdez, L. A. (2000). Avoiding Teacher Burnout: Renewing the

Spirit, Rekindling the Passion. Paper to be presented at the 67th

Annual State Conference of the California Association for Health,

Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Valdez, L. A. (2000). An Overview of the California Framework and

Standards in Physical Education. The California Arts Project Leadership

Academy. Mills College, Oakland, California.

Modell, S., Milchrist, P., Smith, M., & Valdez, L. (1999).

Strategies for Incorporating Service-Learning in Multiple Practicum.

Conference on Teaching and Learning. California State University,

Sacramento.

Valdez, L. A. (1999). Quality daily physical education. Paper

presented at the Mariemont Elementary School. Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A. (1998). The ABC=s

of PE: Learning through literacy. Paper presented at the 5th

Annual River City Consortium of Middle Schools. Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A. (1998). Attitudes toward physical education of middle

school students and their parents. Paper presented at the 65th

Annual State Conference of the California Association for Health,

Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Valdez, L. A. (1997). Enhancing and Enriching Physical Education

Through Technology: A Focus on Social and Personal Development. Paper

to be presented at the 24nd Annual Fall Physical Education

Conference sponsored by the California Association for Health, Physical

Education, Recreation and Dance and the California Department of

Education.

Valdez, L. A. (1995). Critical Elements of Curriculum. Paper

presented at the 22nd Annual Fall Physical Education

Conference sponsored by the California Association for Health, Physical

Education, Recreation and Dance and the California Department of

Education.

Valdez, L.A. (1993). A Time for Networking. Presented at the

California State University, Sacramento, 1st annual

Alumni/Graduating Senior/Faculty Breakfast. Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A. (1991). Physical Education Methods and Strategies.

Presented at the Sacramento Unified School District School Improvement

Program Day. Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A. (1988). Interdisciplinary Physical Education for

Elementary School Teachers. Presented at the Sacramento Area Private

Schools Consortium Conference, Sacramento, California.

Refereed Journal Articles and Published Abstracts

Valdez, L. A. Parker, D. &

Quintana, R.. (2006). Ten Myth Conceptions about Physical Activity.

Proceedings of the Annual National Convention and Exposition of the

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Salt Lake City, Utah.

Modell, S. J., Reese, R., Wright, M., Valdez, L. A., & Kuehl, J.

(2006). Assessing Pre-Service Teacher Dispositions: A Pilot Study.

Proceedings of the Annual National Convention and Exposition of the

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Salt Lake City, Utah.

Williams, R. & Valdez, L. A. (2006). Activity Levels and Student

Attitudes of Appropriate and Inappropriate Games. Proceedings of the 73th

Annual State Conference of the California Association for Health,

Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Garden Grove, California

Valdez, L. A. & Modell, S.

J. (2002). Concerns and Fears of Pre-Service PE Teachers: An initial

investigation. Abstract in the proceedings from Western Association of

Colleges of Physical Education.

Modell, S. J. & Valdez, L. A. (2002) Beyond Bowling: Transitional

planning for students with disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children,

34 (6), 32-38.

Valdez, L. A. & Modell, S.

J. (2001). Using reading to enhance perceptual motor skills in children

with disabilities. Challenge Publications, Ltd.

Modell, S. J., Valdez, L. A., & Milchrist, P.(2001). Beyond

Bowling. Published Abstract in the proceedings of 2nd Annual

Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities. Wakiki, Hawaii.

Books and Monographs

Valdez, L. A. (2000). Learning From History. CAHPERD Journal

Times. 2, 26.

Valdez, L. A., et al. (1999). MSAT Diagnostic: Compact Disc.

California State University, Sacramento.

Valdez, L. A., et al. (1999). Specifications, Questions and

Scoring Guides and Sample Responses for Physical Education. Solutions,

Samples and Scoring Guides for the MSAT: Content area Exercises. Pg. 83-92.

Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ.

Valdez, L. A., et al. (1998). A white paper: An analysis of the

current status of health, physical education and dance in California.

Present to Governor Gray Davis, to legislators and to other key decision

makers. Sacramento, California.

Valdez, L. A. (1996). Physical Education Curriculum for Junior

High School. Curriculum guide for physical education. Department of

Physical Education, Center Unified School District. Antelope, California.

Valdez, L. A., et al. (1987). Mobil Teacher Training Manual.

Cooperative project of California State University, Sacramento and the

California State Department of Education.

Valdez, L. A., Wise, J. (1986). Physical Education Curriculum for

Grades K-6. Curriculum guide for physical education. Department of

Physical Education, Center Unified School District. Antelope, California.

Valdez, L. A. (1985). Physical Education Curriculum for Grades

Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth. Curriculum guide for physical education.

Department of Physical Education, Gloria Dei School. Sacramento,

California.

Dissertation and Thesis

Valdez, L. A. (1997). Attitudes toward physical education of middle

school students and their parents. Doctoral Dissertation, School of

Education, University of Southern California,

Los

Angeles, California.

Valdez, L. A. (1992). Effect of Imagery on Golf Putting Accuracy

of Children. Curriculum guide for physical education. Masters Thesis,

School of Health and Human Services, California State University,

Sacramento.

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