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STEPHEN
JEFFERIES: In 1998, interest
in the emerging Internet motivated
Dr. Jefferies to create a page of
professional links intended as a
resource for his pre-service teachers
at Central Washington University.
Growing interest in these links
by other teaching professionals
led him to create the web site pelinks4u
in 1999. Since then the site has
undergone several transformations
in publishing frequency and size.
Early
in 2005 the site averaged close
to 1500 individual visits daily
and over the month witnessed visitors
from more than 80 countries. In
the pelinks4u archives
there are currently over 1500 pages.
Pelinks4u is a non-profit
program sponsored by the CWU Foundation
and supported by a variety of companies
and organizations connected to the
physical education profession. Dr.
Jefferies continues to coordinate
the monthly creation of seven pelinks4u
section pages by more than 30 volunteer
editors.
Dr. Jefferies
is originally from England receiving
his undergraduate degrees at St.
Lukes College and the University
of Exeter. He later completed graduate
school at the University of Oregon.
Since 1986 he has taught at Central
Washington University located about
2 hours east of Seattle. Steve is
the creator of several instructional
videos and for the past 7 years
has served on the Ellensburg School
District Board of Directors. He
created and continues to organize
a youth unicycling and juggling
program, and is active in a variety
of outdoor activities. His recent
acquisition of a 30 foot sailboat
means that you will most likely
find him somewhere on the waters
of the Puget Sound whenever he needs
to escape from the computer. |
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KAYLA
SMITH: Kayla Smith (new and
current pelinks4u Editorial
Assistant) recently graduated from
Central Washington University with
a B.S. in Exercise Science. While
at Central she became certified as
an Emergency Medical Technician and
interned with a fire department and
a private ambulance company. During
Kayla's free time she enjoys skiing,
swimming, and tennis. She is currently
studying to earn a Masters degree
in Athletic Administration, and she
aspires to become Athletic Director
of a major School District. |
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HEATHER
VAN MULLEM: Heather Van Mullem
is an Associate Professor in the Health
& Kinesiology Program at Lewis-Clark
State College in Lewiston, ID. A former
college basketball player and coach,
she received her Ph.D from the University
of Kansas in Sports Studies with an
emphasis in Sport Psychology and Sport
Sociology. In addition, she completed
a Graduate Certificate in Women’s
Studies. |
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JOHN
STRONG: John Strong has been
a full-time Instructor at Niagara
County Community College in Sanborn,
NY for the past seven years. His responsibilities
include Physical Education Teacher
Education, coordinating the Personal
Training Certificate Program, and
various posts in collegiate clubs
and committees. John is a member of
AAHPERD at the national, state, and
zone levels and has presented at conferences
for all three. He has coached at the
middle and high school levels and
is currently involved in youth sport
both as a coach and trainer for Youth
Sports New York. John's related areas
of interest include: Youth Sport,
Sport Philosophy, and Sport Psychology. |
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PETER
VAN MULLEM: Dr. Pete Van
Mullem is an Assistant Professor in
Athletic Administration at Central
Washington University. He has a Ph.D.
in Sport Ethics from the University
of Idaho and has over 14 years of
coaching and athletic administrative
experience at the high school and
collegiate level. |
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AMBER
PHILLIPS: Dr. Phillips is
a professor in the physical education
teacher education (PETE) program at
Ball State University. Her research
has focused on the development of
teaching skills across time and National
Board Certified Teachers. Dr. Phillips
has published in national physical
education journals and has presented
at more than 20 state, district, and
national conferences. She serves as
a reviewer for a national physical
education journal and is on the Advisory
Board for PE Central Best Practices.
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JOHN
KILBOURNE: John Kilbourne,
Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department
of Movement Science at Grand Valley
State University in Allendale, MI.
In addition to being the first full-time
strength and flexibility coach (Dance
Conditioning) in the National Basketball
Association (1982-84 Philadelphia
Seventy Sixers, 1983 World Champions),
Dr. Kilbourne is the author of the
recently published book, "Running
With Zoe: A Conversation on the Meaning
of Play, Games & Sport."
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ED
FRY: Ed Fry (efry@clemson.edu)
has coached basketball at the high
school and college levels for 30 years.
He currently teaches Athletic Leadership
at Clemson University, and has designed
the coaching education curriculum
for the Masters of Sports Culture
and Leadership at the University of
Rio Grande. Ed is married to his wife
of 32 years, Angela, and their son,
Roman, was an All-American in football
at Clemson University. |
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MARTIN
DONAHUE: Dr.
Donahue is an Assistant Professor
in the Physical Education Department
at Slippery Rock University. He received
his B.S. at Castleton State College
with concentrations in Teacher Education
and Athletic Training. Dr. Donahue
continued his education by receiving
his M.S. in Athletic Training at Indiana
State University. Traveling further
west to New Mexico State University,
he completed his Ph.D. in Curriculum
and Instruction with an emphasis in
Critical Pedagogy. Dr. Donahue is
certified in Athletic Training. He
is also certified in K-12 Physical
Education and General Science in Texas.
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GERRY
CERNICKY: PE teacher 36 years
Conventions: Pennsylvania
, Kentucky, Florida , Naperville (Illinois)
Allegheny Intermediate Unit:
Pittsburgh - For beginning teachers,
course credit In-services:
How to use the Internet , smart board
(Kiski Area Schools, Pa) PE
Central: Sport web site editor
TEPE and Great Activities magazine
contributor Department
Head: Kiski Area Schools
Coaching: Boys and
Girls Gymnastics, soccer, baseball,
golf, basketball Radio
Pod cast: PE TALK at Talkshoe.com
Community Recreation Board (Allegheny
Township , Pa.)
Curriculum Mapping Coordinator (Kiski
Area Schools)
Tech Board, Kiski Area Schools
pelinks4u (1999 - present)
PE WEB SITE ( http://igreen.tripod.com/gerpe)
Book? PE COOKBOOK: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
(a work in progress) |
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BILL
UTSEY: Bill Utsey, CAA, is
the Director of Athletics for the
Greenville County Schools, Greenville,
SC. He is a graduate of The Citadel
(B.S. Physical Education) and holds
a Masters in Physical Education and
Educational Leadership degrees from
The University of South Carolina.
His experience includes four years
as a high school principal, twenty
years as a school athletic director
and head football coach with head
coaching stints in other sports to
include basketball, track, cross country,
and golf. He is serving his twelfth
year in his current position. In addition
to being a clinician at a number of
coaches' conferences over the years,
Mr. Utsey has been a presenter at
the annual conferences for the South
Carolina Association of School Administrators
(SCASA) and the National Interscholastic
Athletic Administrators Association
(NIAAA). He was recently honored by
the NIAAA with its Distinguished Service
Award.
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CHRISTINE
LOTTES: Dr. Christine Lottes
is a professor at Kutztown University
of Pennsylvania where she teaches
Coaching Education, Sport Psychology,
Sport Sociology and Sport Ethics.
She volunteers with youth and college
athletes in the area of mental training.
It was through this work that she
became interested in helping coaches
to present mental training to their
athletes in the pre-season, and then
have athletes continue to "work
out mentally" throughout the
season as part of practice and competitions.
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SCOTT
TOMASSETTI: Scott Tomassetti
is a Technology Section editor for
pelinks4u. He graduated
from Central Connecticut State University
with a MS in Health Fitness Studies
and Physical Education. Scott has
over 20 years experience in teaching,
and is currently working at Betances
Elementary school where he is involved
with physical education for grades
K-6. He is also an adjunct instructor
at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Scott has been a multiple presenter
at the National AAHPERD, Eastern
District and CTAHPEHRD conventions.
He also has experience as a web
consultant and web master. Some
of Scott's interests include web
application development, and exercise
adherence - however, his main love
in life is his family.
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KIM
NYGAARD: Bachelors in
Physical education/Coaching; Pursuing
a Masters in Adapted PE. PE Instructor
30 years, 5 at the high school level,
25 at elementary (Peninsula Heritage
School). Physical Education Regional
Presenter and Department Head for
CAIS (California of Independent
Schools). Southern and Northern
Regional Conference presenter of
PE. CAIS Southern Professional Service
Committee representing California’s
PE department.
Published author of "Survivor….PE
Style!"
Presenter
at Regional conferences of Survivor…PE
Style. Author presenter for Writer’s
Conference around the South Bay
area. Director of After School Sports
Programs: coaching: soccer, basketball,
LaCrosse, track, baseball, cricket,
field hockey, flag football. Director
of Summer Sports Camps including
Archery, LaCrosse, Survivor, and
kid’s fitness. Yearbook/Supplement
Editor and photo DVD creator. World
Champion in Outrigger Canoe 3 times.
Silver medalist in 1992 Olympic
women’s dragon boat team.
First place in women’s division
for 10 mile ocean swim. Level 2
archery instructor. Certified aerobics/spinning
instructor. Teacher/parent liaison
for the Parent's Association.
I've
been involved in athletics and sports
ever since I can remember. I'm a
firm believer in the importance
of setting and reaching goals and
that all children should enjoy and
participate in a healthy life-style
which includes life long fitness.
I am always looking for ways to
connect with children of all ages
and to bring them enthusiasm in
PE! What better way to spend your
life, then making a difference with
children through PLAY!
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BIENVENIDO
BATALLONES CONSTANTINO, JR:
I was Born in the Municipality of
LABANGAN, (Near Pagadian City) Zamboanga
Del Sur in Mindanao of Southern
Philippines on May 14, 1975 to Mr
and Mrs. Bienvenido Garcia Constantino
Sr. and Lina Gabayeron Constantino.
I finished my elementary grade at
Bulanit Elementary School, and my
High School at Palawan National
School, and my college degree at
Palawan State University ( Where
I finished BS Secondary Education
major in Physical Education, Health
and Music). I graduated at Benguet
State University with the degree
of Master of Arts in Physical Education
and presently taking Ph.D at the
University of Baguio (Graduating).
During my High School days, I am
a member of school track team, and
during my college days as a University
varsity team member who competed
in various track competition around
the country. At that time, Iwas
a member of the University Choral
group that also pushed my interest
towards music, particularly classicals,
ethnic, and folk. This endeavor
also helped make me a successful
( I supposed) person when I won
in the National Choral Writing Contest.
I am
also interested in swimming since
I used to be a part of the college
team during intramurals. Track events,
however, is my field of specialization.
At present, I am still striving
to improve my knowledge in three
areas, particularly in Phyiscal
Education. In 2006, I was awarded
as one of the top performing professors
in the Universty of Baguio. |
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PHILLIP
CONATSER: I have my Ph.D.
in Adapted Physical Activity, Statistics,
& Infant & Family Intervention from
the University of Virginia, Master
of Education in Adapted Physical
Activity, Exercise Science, and
Sports Administration from Texas
Tech University, and Bachelor of
Science in Physical Education and
Mathematics from West Texas A&M
University. Most of my hands-on
experience is with students who
have disabilities in the school
system ages 3-21, as a teacher and/or
supervisor.
My research areas of interest are
adapted aquatics, inclusion, and
Special Olympics. I have taught
classes in Adapted Physical Activity,
Adapted Aquatics, Biomechanics for
APA, Inclusion in APA, Assessment
in APA, Modified Team & Individual
Sport, Family Intervention, Measurement
& Evaluation, Motor Development,
Achievement Based Curriculum, and
Elementary Kinesiology. |
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CHRISTINE
STOPKA: Christine Stopka
is an Adapted Section editor for
pelinks4u. She graduated
from the University of Virginia
with a PhD in Special Physical Education.
Currently she teaches exercise therapy
and adapted physical activity at
the University of Florida. Christine
established the Athletic Training
& Sports Medicine Undergraduate
and Graduate Specializations, the
Student Injury Care Center, and
the athletic training community
out-reach program serving the North
Central Florida area high schools.
Chris has also established the
Special PE & Exercise Therapy Specializations,
the University of Florida Special
PE & Exercise Therapy Lab and the
Special PE/Exercise Therapy community
out-reach program providing adapted
physical activity services to over
50 schools, centers, sites, and
events each term. She is the recipient
of over 60 university, state, regional,
and national honors, and has published
over 300 articles, books, abstracts,
videos and other media. In her free
time, Christine likes to bike, jog,
swim, rollerblade, ski and weight
lift. |
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DEBORAH
CADORETTE: Deborah Cadorette
is an Educational Specialist in
Educational Leadership with over
thirty years of professional experience
in education and sport: Teaching
Physical Education, Coaching, Athletic
Director, Administrator at the High
School Level.
Currently
Deborah is full time faculty & Athletic
Leadership Program Coordinator in
The Eugene T. Moore School of Education,
Clemson University; Presenter at
National Sport (NASPE) & Coaching
Education (NCACE) Conventions; an
editor for pelinks4u; and
Sport Coaching Consultant on creating
positive sport environments. Deborah
currently resides in upstate S.C
with her husband, son, and two labs.
Some of her other interests include
daily exercise, writing, cooking
and horses.
Deborah
is the author of two books,
Connect
& Inspire (2006) and
Life
On Main Street (2007). |
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TOM
WINIECKI: Tom Winiecki
is an Elementary editor for pelinks4u.
A graduate from SUNY at Cortland,
Tom earned his MSE in Health Education,
and is currently teaching Physical
Education to grades K-6 at Fayetteville-Manlius
Central School District. Tom has
been a pelinks4u editor
since 1999 (yaah Tom!), and in keeping
up with the rapid changes in technology
has been giving presentations since1998
at local and state conventions about
using the internet in Physical Education.
Tom has also coached the girls
track and field team, and both girls
and boys basketball teams at Fayetteville-Manlius
Central School District. He was
a "DisneyHand National Teacher of
the Year" nominee for 2004, and
was also named "Elementary Physical
Education Teacher of the Year" for
the "north-central zone" of the
New York State AHPERD for 2004.
Tom holds National Board Certification.
NYSAHPERD Elementary Teacher of
the Year, 2010
Amazing Person Award, NYSAHPERD
Elementary/Middle School Section
2009
K-12 Curriculum Coordinator for
Physical Education at the Fayetteville-Manlius
School District
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MARTHA
BEAGLE : Martha Beagle holds
a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical
Education and Health from Slippery
Rock University; a Master of Science
in Athletic Administration from Idaho
State University; and an Ed.D. in
Physical Education from the University
of Kentucky. She is currently an Associate
Professor in the Department of Physical
Education, Health, and Athletics at
Berea College, Berea, Kentucky. Her
research area of interest is geriatric
fitness and teaches courses related
to the older adult population. In
her free time, she enjoys hiking,
working in her yard, and pleasure
reading. |
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CLIVE
HICKSON: During his career,
Clive has been a physical education
specialist, an elementary classroom
teacher, a vice-principal of a K-7
school, and principal of a K-7 school,
and also principal of a K-12 school.
Clive has also served on numerous
education committees and has worked
on provincial curriculum resource
development in Canada. After 14
years of working in the public school
setting, Clive returned to the university
setting to gain his Ph.D. Clive's
work concentrated on the effective
teaching of physical education.
Clive is now an Associate Professor
at the University of Alberta. He
teaches senior level curriculum
and instruction courses in elementary
school physical education to elementary
school pre-service teachers.
Clive has
published papers, presented at conferences
in numerous countries, and has also
conducted professional development
workshops throughout Western Canada.
He has also won awards for his teaching
of undergraduate courses. He has
also been involved with a number
of funded grants, that have investigated
such issues as the measurement of
fair play, developing cross-cultural
curricula and Olympic Education,
and understanding the scholarship
of teaching with new faculty at
the university level. Currently,
Clive is working on a number of
projects that investigate how physical
education is being taught in elementary
school settings and how to improve
the health of children and youth.
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ISOBEL
KLEINMAN: Isobel Kleinman
is a Secondary Section Editor for
pelinks4u. She graduated from the
State University of New York, College
at Cortland in 1967, where she majored
in Physical Education. She then
attended New York City's Queens
College where she received her MSE
and professional certification in
School Psychology. Isobel taught
junior high physical education exclusively
from 1967-1985, and then added senior
high school to her repertoire, teaching
7-12 until 1999.
During
her teaching career she wrote curriculum,
supervised extra-curricular activities,
coached junior high soccer, field
hockey, volleyball, basketball,
tennis, gymnastics, archery, track
and field and softball. At the high
school level, in addition to her
teaching responsibilities, she created
and ran a performing arts dance
group.
As
a retired teacher, Isobel became
an author. She now has seen three
of her books published. Her latest
is the second and greatly expended
edition of COMPLETE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PLANS FOR GRADES
7-12. She has also written TOO
DANGEROUS
TO TEACH, a fictionalized account
of a physical educator caught in
a political quagmire.
Isobel's
recreational interests include tennis,
golf, biking, attending the theatre,
dance concerts, visiting museums,
and traveling the world. She recently
returned from Japan and will be
adding her reflections – a
photo essay - to the author’s
update section of her website at
www.IsobelKleinman.com.
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JON
POOLE: Jon is an Associate
Professor and Coordinator for the
Physical and Health Education Teaching
Program at Radford University. He
has taught previously at both the
University of Utah and Virginia
Tech. He is an advocate for a more
coordinated approach to teaching
physical education and health education
in K-12 schools with his professional
interests including promoting physically
active and healthy living for K-12
students, health-related fitness
education, and teaching lifetime
sports and physical activities.
Jon has
contributed several books and dozens
of articles and presentations at
regional and national conferences
over the past 10 years. He currently
teaches elementary school and secondary
school teaching methods courses
and supervises student teachers
completing internship teaching responsibilities
in physical and health education.
He has been a recipient of a College
of Education and Human Development
Teaching Award from Radford University,
a University Service Learning Educator
Award while at Virginia Tech and
the Virginia Association for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation,
and Dance (VAHPERD) College Physical
Educator of the Year Award.
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