Education

Ph.D., Instructional Technology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 2010
M.A., Exercise Science, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2000
B.S., Exercise Science, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1998

Teaching Courses

• NUTR 100 Healthy Living 
• NUTR 150 Career Preparation in Nutrition and Health Sciences
• NUTR 384 Biomechanics of Human Movement
• NUTR 488 Practicum in Exercise and Health Behavior Planning
• NUTR 496 Education Abroad in Japan: Nutrition, Exercise, Food and Culture -once every 2 years (Summer pre-session) 
• UHON 301H Honors Experiential Tracks I

Teaching philosophy: Fostering and assisting students to be successful inside and outside of the classroom is absolutely essential.

Administrative

• UG curriculum planning and scheduling
• Evaluate and approve domestic/international credits transfer
• Assist in student enrollment and retention efforts

Services 

• CEHS Curriculum Committee Member (College-level)
• Intercollegiate Athletic Committee Member (University-level)

Areas of Expertise

• Resistance training
• Physical activity measure
• Healthy living

Honors and Recognition

• 2000: William N. Wasson Student Leadership and Academic Award Winner

Experience

• 2016-Present: Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
• 2010-2016: Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
• 2000-2010: Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Campus Recreation, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
• 1998-2000: Graduate Assistant, Fitness and Wellness Services, Campus Recreation, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Memberships

• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) member
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) member
• Certified Health/Fitness Specialist (HFS) – ACSM