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Susan A. Wagner(January, 2011)Clinical Assistant Professor, Health and KinesiologyCollege of Education of Human Development, Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, Texas 77843-4243(979) 845-2063Current and accurate as of 1/11/11PROFESSIONAL INTERESTSPhysical Education Teacher EducationFoundations of EducationTeaching Rhythms and DanceCurriculum DevelopmentPhysical Education Activity TeachingEDUCATIONB.S. Physical Education, State University of New York College at Cortland, 1972M.S. Physical Education, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1975PhD. Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University, College Station, 2008PROFESSIONAL LICENSESLifetime Teaching Certificate, State of New York, All-level Physical EducationTeaching Certificate, State of Colorado, All-level Physical EducationTeaching Certificate, State of Arizona, All-level Physical EducationPhysical Mind Institute Pilates Mat certificationLeague Cycling Instructor: League of American BicyclistsEXPERIENCEEducationalClinical Assistant Professor (2008- )Sr. Lecturer, Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, (1990 10 2008)Lecturer, Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, (1977 to 1990)Physical Education Teacher, Madison Meadows School, Phoenix, AZ. (1976-1977)Graduate Teaching Assistant Physical Education, University of Colorado, (1974-1975)Physical Education Teacher, Saratoga Springs Schools, Saratoga Springs, New York, (1972-1974)OtherProject Director, Camp Aggieland, Texas A&M University, summers (1993-2006)Camp Director, Camp Adventure, Texas A&M University, summers (1987-1996, 2001)Recreation Activity Director, (1975-1976)PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSTexas Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and DanceAmerican Alliance of Health Physical Education Recreation and DancePhysical Mind InstitutePhi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyKappa Delta Pi Honor SocietyTexas Bicycle CoalitionLeague of American BicyclistsPUBLICATIONSBOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERSGabbard, C., LeBlanc, E. & Lowy, S. (1987) Physical education for children: building the foundation. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.Gabbard, C., LeBlanc, E. & Lowy, S. (1989) Games, dance and gymnastics activities for children. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.Gabbard, C., LeBlanc, E. & Lowy, S. (1994)Physical education for children: building the foundation. 2nd Ed., New Jersey: Prentice Hall.JOURNAL ARTICLESGabbard, C., LeBlanc, B. & Lowy, S. Elementary school physical education and motor development. TAHPERD Journal, 1982, XLX #2, 8 & 52.Lowy, S.W. (1995) A Multicultural Perspective on Planning. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol 6, #3, pp 14-15.Lowy, S.W. (1996) School and University Collaboration: development of a wellness model. The Journal of the Texas Middle School Assn. 4p.p: 8-9.Gabbard, C., & Lowy, S. Certification considerations for Elementary-Middle School Physical Education. TAHPERD Journal, 1997, LXV 32, 18.Xiang, P., Lowy, S., & McBride, R. The impact of a field-based elementary physical education methods course on preservice classroom teachers’ beliefs. Journal of teaching in physical education 2002, 21. 145-161.PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND ABSTRACTSMisra, R.,& Wagner, S. (2008). Predictors of Physical Activity among Mexican-Americans using a Path Model. In Christensen, J. (Ed). Annals of Behavioral Medicine (p. S171). Philadelphia: Springer.Clark, C., Coryell, J., Wagner, S., Steussey, C. (2008) Anxiety in the Doing: Impressionist Tales of Adults Learning to be Educational Researchers, Proceedings of the 49th Annual Adult Education Research Conference.RESEARCH PRESENTATIONSINTERNATIONAL & NATIONALLowy, S. W. & Stratton, M.M. (1995, January) Teacher Preparation for Middle Schools Presented at 1st NASPE Technology Conference, San Antonio, Texas (Submitted: printed program).Lowy, S., Xiang, P., Perceptions of Field-Based Elementary PE Methods., Research Consortium free communication session. AAHPERD Convention Presentation, March 2000.McBride, R., Xiang, P., & Lowy, S. (January, 2001) The effect of a field-based course on preservice teacher beliefs, values, and teaching dispositions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans.Xiang, Ping, McBride, R., Bruene, A., & Lowy, S. (March 2003) Children’s motivation in a year-long elementary physical education running program. AAHPERD Convention presentationLowy, S, & Xiang, P. (October 2003). Implementing a PDS model with an elementary physical education methods class: Improving a field based professional education course. Presented at the 2003 National Physical Education Teacher Education Conference. Wagner, S. (February 9, 2007) SERA Conference presentation. Latina’s lifelong experience of physical activity.Wagner, S. & Misra, R. (March 2008) Predictors of Physical Activity among Mexican-Americans using a Path Model. Society of Behavioral Medicine conference presentation.Clark, C., Coryell, J., Wagner, S., Stuessy, C. (June 2008) Anxiety in the Doing: Impressionist Tales of Adults Learning to be Educational Researchers, Adult Education Research Conference, conference presentation.Clark, C., Coryell, J., Wagner, S., Steussey, C. (May 2009)) Anxiety in the Doing: Impressionist Tales: The view from inside the developing educational researcher, International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry.INSERVICE, WORKSHOP, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIESLowy, S. (1980, Feb.) Games and activities designed for large groups. Conference on Early Development of Motor Patterns in Young Children, Denton, TX.Lowy, S. (1981, Aug.) Rhythms and dance in the elementary school Teacher In-service, Temple ISD, Temple, TX.Lowy, S. (1983, July) Teaching rhythm to preschool M-R children. Workshop presented at Bryan ISD for Region VI teachers.Lowy, S. (1983, Aug.) Creative dance in elementary education. Workshop presented in Sealy, TX for Region VI teachers.Lowy, S. (1985, Nov.) The American Heart Association motor development curriculum. Teacher In-service, College Station, TX.Lowy, S. (1986, Aug.) The essential elements and elementary physical education curriculum. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.Lowy, S. (1987, May) Teaching rhythms in elementary school. Teacher in-service, Eanes ISD, Eanes, TX.Lowy, S. (1987, Aug.) Physical fitness and rhythmic awareness. Teacher in-service, Spring ISD, Springs, TX.Lowy, S. (1988, Oct) Physical fitness evaluation and activities. Teacher in-service, Bryan ISD, Bryan, Texas.Lowy, S.(1989, Aug.) Teaching rhythms. Advanced Academic credit teaching workshop at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.Lowy, S. (1990, Aug.) Teaching rhythmic activities. Teacher in-service, Bryan ISD, Bryan, TXLowy, S. (1991, April) Perceptual motor activities enhance academic learning. Bryan, College Station, Users-Providers Council Workshop.Lowy, S. (1993, April) Let the children play. Brazos Valley Association for the Education of young Children. College Sation, Texas.Lowy, S. (1993, Aug.) Infusing fitness and wellness concepts in the curriculum. Teacher In-service Bryan ISD, Bryan, Texas.Lowy, S., Stratton, M. & Thomas, J. (1994, Feb.) Jane Long/Health and Kinesiology collaborative. Conference presentation. Innovative Practices for Learners in at Risk Situations. College Station, TX.Lowy, S.(1994, March) Creative dance connects to learning. Brazos Valley Association for the Education of Young Children. College Station, TX.Lowy, S. (1995, Feb.) Active Play. Child Care Conference, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX.Lowy, S. (1995, April) Creative Dance and Rhythm for Young Children. Brazos Valley Association for Education of Young Children, College Station, TX.Lowy, S. (1995, Oct.) Dance Enhances Literacy Learning. Region II Teacher Workshop, Corpus Christi, TX.Lowy, S.(1997, Aug.) More than Busy and Happy; Building Competence and Confidence. Irving ISD Teacher In-service, Irving, TX.Kieschnick, D., Lowy, S. and McBride, R. Establishing a Junior High School Wellness Center-A School/University/Community Partnership. TMSA (Texas Middle School Association) convention presentation Feb. 1998.Lowy, S. Active Play, Child Care Conference, Huntsville, Texas Feb. 1998.Lowy, S., and McBride, R., Preparing Physical Educators for the 21st Century-Texas A&M field Based Program, TAHPERD convention presentation, Dec. 1997.Lowy, S., Keischnick, D., and McBride, R. Establishing a Jr. High Wellness Center, Texas Collaborative Partnership Conference, Oct. 1998.Lowy, S., Keischnick, D., and McBride, R. Establishing a Jr. High Wellness Center, TAHPERD Convention presentation, Dec. 1998Lowy, S., and Sandford, S., Two Models for Field-Based Elementary PE Methods. Panel Discussion, TAHPERD Convention Presentation, Dec. 1999.Foster, E., Gleghorn, S.,Lowy, S, Jacobs, K., Pittsford, K. Texas A&M South Knoll Educational Inquiry Project, The Fourth Annual Conference on School-University Partnerships, Oct. 2000.Lowy,S., Tomchesson, M. Implementing a Coaching Minor at Texas A&M University, TAHPERD Convention presentation, Dec.2000Loving, C., & Lowy, S. Recognizing and Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Culturally Diverse Science Classrooms, Chancelor’s Conference, Regents Initiative, Houston, TX, June 2002Lowy, S, Muckleroy, M., Thornton, M., & Pankey, R. Implementing the coaching minor at two Texas Universities. (Panel Discussion) TAHPERD Convention presentation, Dec. 2002.Wagner, S. Super Cyclist Teacher in-service; Amarillo 2/12/05, Austin ISD 4/9/05, Ft Worth 6/1/05, Colleyville 8/9/05Wagner, S. Super College training; Sam Houston 2/18/05, University of Texas 5/25/05 Wagner,S. & Kimbrough, S. Kids Camp and College TAHPERD Convention presentation Dec. 2005Wagner, S. Super College Training; Texas Tech University and Houston Tillotson 7/05Wagner, S., & Rhea, D. (February 2007) TAHPERD AIM Conference presentation. Teacher certification curriculum change.Wagner, S. Super College training; Texas Woman’s University 5/16/07Wagner, S. Super Cyclist Teacher in-service; Waco ISD 1/5/07, Grand Prairie 6/5/07, & San Angelo 7/30/07.Wagner, S. Super Cyclist Teacher in-service: Arlington 4/11/08, Waco 6/18/08, & Pflugerville 8/11/08McNeill, B., Senne, T., Wagner, S. (February 2009) Using Portfolios and E-Portfolios with Students. TAHPERD AIM ConferenceGillespie, J., Heupel, J., Mann, J., Shafer, D., Wagner, S., Whitehead, W. (February 2009), Fitnessgram Panel, TAHPERD AIM Conference.Finkenberg, M., Grimes, R., Murray, T., Smith, J., Wagner, S. Hart, S., (December 2009) Are we fit to teach. TAHPERD ConventionMcNeil, EB, & Wagner, SA. (2010) Assessing student learning with electronic portfolios, TAMU Annual Assessment Conference.Graham, BD, McNeill, EB, Wagner, SA, (2010) Helping student teachers become professionals: How to Document for Success. Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education. Graham, BD., McNeill, EB., & Wagner, SA.(2010). Helping student teachers become professionals. TAHPERD Convention.Wagner, SA.(2010) Social Dance steps for folk dancing, TAHPERD Convention.FUNDED PROPOSALSSTATE AND LOCALLowy, S., Stratton, M., & Thomas, J. Jane Long/Department of Health and Kinesiology collaboration. Texas Education Collaborative and Sid Richardson Foundation, Co-Investigator, 1993-1994. ($26,406.61).Lowy, S., & Dollar, J. Development of the Kinesiology majors’ activity program. Southwestern Bell Telephone, Co-Investigator, 1994 (May-Aug...). ($6,000.00.)McBride, R., Keischnick, D., and Lowy, S., Establishing a Junior High School Wellness Center-A School/University/Community Project. Funded by the Center for the Study and Implementation of Collaborative Learning Communities $5,000.00.Lowy, S., Mullen, C., Sillavan, C., Smith, K., and Werner, P., Corporation for National Service Grant program: Texas PK-12 learn and Serve America Grant. Funded for $5,000.00.Lowy, S., Jackson, S., Kids Sports Network, funded by Children's Trust Fund of Texas, Start Smart Program. Funded for $500.00.Lowy, S., Gibson, C., A Web Based Approach to Advancing the Agenda for Democracy in Education: An Assignment for a Field Based Professional Education Course. Regent’s Initiative Collaborative Research Grant 2000-2001 ($3,000)Lowy, S. Implementing a PDS Model with an Elementary Physical Education Methods Class: Improving a Field Based Professional Education Course. Regent’s Initiative Collaborative Research Grants 2000-2001 ($590).Lowy, S., & Bourdon, R. On-line Course Enhancement Program, Level 2 funding 2002 ($1000)Lowy, S. Texas Bicycle Coalition SuperCycle Program grant 2004 ($2000)Wagner, S., Disabilities Training Network mini-grant 2009 ($230)COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIESFriends U.C.C., Chair Christian Education Committee, (1987-89) & (1990-93)College Station Little League, League Vice President, (1990-92).School Improvement Committee, College Hills Elementary School (1990-91)School Improvement Committee, College Station Jr. High (1991-93)Steering Committee for College Station I.S.D. site improvement committees, co-chair (1995)College Station I.S.D. School Board Trustee. (1996-2005)College Station I.S.D. School Board President (2000-2003)Board member ABDC dance company (2005-present)Board member Brazos Valley Cooperative Teacher Education Council 2009-present ................
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