Garland, Texas *****
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Education
Ph.D. Health Sciences – Trident University International - 2024
Master of Public Health – Texas Woman’s University - 2008
Bachelor of Science in Health/Physical Education – Oklahoma State University 1987
Teaching Experience
Health/Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Garland ISD 08/2000 – 06/2022 · Ferris ISD 08/1999 – 08/2000
Dallas ISD 08/1993 – 08/1999 · Ysleta ISD 08/1989 – 08/1992
El Paso ISD 08/1988 – 08/1989
Responsibilities:
Developed and implemented curriculum in health education, wellness, and physical education for diverse student populations.
Mentored and advised students; promoted goal setting, resilience, and cultivated healthy lifestyle choices.
Incorporated evidence-based teaching methods, differentiated instruction, and utilized both formative and summative assessment strategies to improve student outcomes.
Collaborated with colleagues on cross-curricular projects in health, wellness, and core subjects.
Served on the Campus Improvement Team and Jump Rope For Heart fundraiser demonstrating leadership, service, and collaboration.
Research and Scholarship
Dissertation: “The Correlation between Race, Ethnicity, and Body Mass Index and Preventive Cancer Screening among Women in the Southern United States in 2019”
Research Interests: Community health promotion, chronic disease prevention, women’s preventive health promotion, physical activity and wellness, improving minority women’s health.
Texas Teaching Certificates: All-Level (K-12) Physical Education and Secondary Health, Lifetime.
Skills
Curriculum development and instructional design
Student-centered learning and inclusive pedagogy
Public health education and community outreach
Mentoring and coaching diverse learners
Program coordination and leadership
Health promotion and wellness advocacy