Ph.D:  University of Utah

M.A:  University of Northern Colorado

B.S:  Western Kentucky University

EXS 223: Introduction to Exercise Science

EXS 455: Exercise and Aging

KIN 523: Seminar in Exercise Physiology

• Has more than 25 years of university teaching experience, including undergraduate and graduate instruction in exercise science, kinesiology, health promotion, and related disciplines at Western Kentucky University and other institutions.

• Integrates high-impact practices, service-learning, applied research, and community engagement into the classroom, providing students with opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world health challenges.

• Has mentored undergraduate, graduate, honors, and doctoral students through research projects, internships, theses, dissertations, professional presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.

• Developed innovative intergenerational service-learning experiences connecting university students with older adults and community organizations, with resulting research demonstrating benefits for student learning and attitudes toward aging.

• Recognized for excellence in education, including the Kentucky Association for Gerontology Distinguished Educator Award.

• Secured over $5 million in external research and program funding from federal, state, foundation, and healthcare organizations, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Retirement Research Foundation.

• Developed and led research on Bingocize®, an evidence-based health promotion program designed to improve physical function, health knowledge, social engagement, and quality of life among older adults.

• Authored or co-authored an extensive body of peer-reviewed research spanning aging, physical activity, falls prevention, health promotion, service-learning, and innovative approaches to improving health and wellness.

• Built interdisciplinary and international research collaborations with investigators and universities across the United States, Canada, Europe, and China, including appointments at York University, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, and North University of China.

• Recognized for research excellence and innovation with honors including the WKU University Research Award, College of Health and Human Services Faculty Award for Research, Innovation and Impact Award, Prolific Proposer Award, and Million Dollar Club Award.