Winter 2024 Office Hours: Mon (via zoom) 12:00p-2:00p, Thur 12:00p-12:45p, or by appointment. Please contact CLAS advising with urgent issues at [email protected]  or (616) 331-8585 or the Movement Science Office at [email protected] or (616) 331-3515.

Education:

Western Michigan University, BA Dance

Hope College, Teacher Certification Health and Psychology

Grand Valley State University, M. Ed Curriculum and Instruction



Courses Taught:

HPE 267, HPE 220, HPE 264


Why I Became A Health Educator: I believe that health is the backbone to being a happy and successful individual! Health education is a crucial part of an education program because it teaches students a knowledge base that they will carry with them for their entire lives and equips them with skills to make healthy choices that affect their physical, social, and emotional well-being. I have a passion for promoting fitness, nutrition, and mental health, and I love to find new ways to deliver creative and motivating lessons!


What I Love About This Program: As an educator, one always wants to reach as many students as he or she can.  I cannot think of a more rewarding experience than being able to educate pre-service teachers in the content area that I love.  My students are amazing, and I learn from them as well!  Teaching in higher education has been a goal of mine, and I am so proud to be part of the program.