Scaling the Summit-- Radio Gold

Glen Roswal has had an impactful career. 

• Degrees from University of Florida and University of Maryland
• Professor Emeritus, Jacksonville State University, 2011-current
• President of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (now SHAPE America)
• Vice-President of the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA)
• Chair of the Board of Easter Seals Alabama's Special Camp for Children and Adults (Camp ASCCA)
• Chair of the China Research Center on Sports for Persons with Disabilities International Advisory Council.
• Served on the board of directors for the National Easter Seal Society, National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Handicapped, Special Olympics Alabama, and the Easter Seal Society of Alabama.
• Fellow of the SHAPE America Research Consortium, International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity, and the North American Society of HPERD Professionals.

COACHING:

• Competed at the collegiate level in tennis, held officials and head referee certification from the USTA, and was previously a tennis teaching professional.
• Jacksonville State University men’s tennis team to top 20 national rankings, earning Gulf South Conference coach of the year honors in 1980.
• Forged partnerships between the PTR, USTA, and Special Olympics, including recognition of the PTR as the Official Tennis Training Partner of Special Olympics.

Glenn has authored over 100 publications and spoken at more than 250 conferences, workshops and seminars in 30 countries.  He has led a number of projects in eastern Europe and China and was twice selected as a European Union Erasmus Mundus Scholar, which involved guest teaching positions at Palacky University in Czech Republic and Limerick University in Ireland.

Our Scaling the Summit team is on holiday break.  This week we replaying a webinar from the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy. Focused on K-5 physical education, we hope this episode will help you recharge, reconnect, and refuel as you head into 2022.

See you next year!!

The team is on Holiday Break.  We hope you will enjoy last year's holiday show!!

Happy Holidays. We will see you again in 2022!

Sunshine Cowan is the Assistant Dean in the Jackson College of Graduate Studies (JCGS) and the University College, where she works on the new Quality Initiative for the university. Sunshine has a deep commitment to health literacy. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Community Health from University of Central Oklahoma in 2000
• MPH in Health Promotion Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2002
• Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University in Environmental Science with a focus on environmental justice in 2009.

Experiences:

• Muscular Dystrophy Association 1999-2002
• Health Educator and YRBS Coordinator at the Oklahoma Department of Education 2002-2004
• Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) where she co-coordinated the Public Health program 2004-2021 (17 years)

Service:

• Founding board member of the Oklahoma Health Equity Network (OHEN)
• Past President of the Oklahoma Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (OAHPERD)
• Former President of the Oklahoma Public Health Association (OPHA).
• Current Health VP Elect for Southern Tier Region (NAHPL)

We were thrilled to have Sunshine on the show. 

Fely Curva is currently serving as the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy Advocacy Committee co-chair. Fely has much experience lobbying, specifically working with SHAPE Florida. Fely works for Curva and Associates, LLC in the areas of of research and evaluation, legislative advocacy, grant-writing, and staff development and training in the areas of health and social services with emphasis among others on medical education, gerontology, education, home and community-based services, safe and drug free school programs, and substance abuse.

Fely has been recognized for her efforts by receiving the following awards and honors:

Society of Health and Physical Educator (SHAPE) Florida Presidential Award 

Florida Community Health Action Information Network (FL CHAIN), Budd Bell Advocacy Award 

Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sports (FAHPERDS), Legislative Recognition Award 

Florida Council on Aging, Annual Aging Network Conference, 2003 Quality Senior Living Awards, Dr. Carter Osterbind Outstanding FCOA Member Award 

Take a listen and learn how you can become more advocacy focused. 

Steve Cone has led a rich career devoted to service and leadership.  We were fortunate to have him on the show.

Sally Nazelrod has a rich career in physical education. She finished her 40-year career in Baltimore County Public Schools as the Supervisor of Physical Education. What a legacy!!

Her professional roles include:

• Bachelor’s Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from Lock Haven State University in Pennsylvania
• M.Ed Educational Management and Supervision from Loyola University in Maryland
• Coordinator of Health and Physical Education for Baltimore County Public Schools (2007-2015)-Total time employed by Baltimore County Public Schools=40 years!
• Supervisor of Physical Education-1994-2007
• 1993-94-Specialist in Physical Education
• 1992-93-Assistant Principal-Hernwood Elementary
• 1983-92-Instructional Specialist in Elementary Physical Education-Northwest
• Teaching Responsibilities at: Hernwood Elementary, Owings Mills Elementary & Summit Park Elementary
• 1973-1983-Physical Education Teacher-Catonsville Elementary/ Relay Elementary
• Executive Director of SHAPE Maryland/MAHPERD (2016-2019)
• Supervisor of student interns McDaniel College (2015-2020)

Sally's honors include:

• MD AHPERD - Simon McNeely Honor Award -1983
• Outstanding Young Women in America -1984
• William Burdick Award-Outstanding Service to MD AHPERD-2005
• R. Tait McKenzie Award –Distinguished Leadership in Health and Physical Education –
• MD AHPERD - 2016
• CLSPE (Council for Leadership in Supervision of Physical Education)-Distinguished Leadership in Physical Education Award- AAHPERD National Convention 2007
• Manchester Valley High School- Inaugural President-Athletic Boosters 2011
• AAHPERD EDA Acknowledgement Award 2011
• AAHPERD EDA Honor Award 2012
• Baltimore County Board of Education - Board Resolution 2012
• Eastern District SHAPE America – Outstanding Professional Award 2016
• SHAPE America – Joy of Effort – Tampa 2019

Sally is a true advocate for health and physical education.  Thanks for tuning in!

Stephanie has a career of service, serving in positions such as:

• Past Oklahoma Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (OAHPERD) President (2014), and continues to serve the OAHPERD Board and Council as a committee member for Professional Development.
• Oklahoma National and State Teachers of the Year Chapter President.
• Southern District, Leadership Council as a Member at Large, and Professional Development coordinator.
• SHAPE America Physical Activity Leader Trainer
• Committee member in the development of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in Physical Education (Second Edition, 2014).
• Program manager for the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Physical Education Committee and the subsequent curriculum framework development committee. Recently she worked with the Center for Curriculum Redesign participating in their Context in Competencies Study for the 21st Century Learner.
• Currently serving as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee for the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy.

She has also received several prestigious honors and awards: 

• Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
• Betty Ambercrombie Scholar Award, Oklahoma Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, October, 2018
• Virginia Peters Higher Education Award, Oklahoma Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, October, 2016
• East Central University Distinguished Alumnae, East Central University, February, 2011
• Honor Award, Oklahoma Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, October, 7, 2010
• East Central University Education Hall of Fame Inductee, College of Education, East Central University, April, 2008
• Shawnee Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Shawnee Public Schools, February, 2007
• Masonic Teacher of Today, Oklahoma Masonic Lodge, September, 2007
• Certified Employee of the Month, Shawnee Public Schools, December, 2006
• Teacher of the Year, Will Rogers Elementary, Shawnee Public Schools, 2006
• Best Practices Award, State Department of Education Healthy and Fit Schools, November, 2005

Michelle Grenier is the current President of the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilties (NCPEID). She is an expert in the field of adapted physical education. Michelle received her Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the University of Massachusetts, her MS in Special Physical Education from the University of New Hampshire, and her PhD in Physical Education and Disability from the University of New Hampshire. She is Professor Emeritus for the University of New Hampshire where she has been in the Department of Kinesiology since 2000. Michelle is well known for her numerous publications and presentations.

Michelle's teaching career spans more than 30 years. She is the recipient of many awards and honors, such as:

• 2021 SHAPE America- Julian U. Stein Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2020 NHAHPERD Meritorious Achievement Award.
• 2019 Outstanding Program Award. SHAPE America. Tampa, FL.
• 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award from the New Hampshire Governor’s Council on Physical Activity and Health.
• 2015 Inducted International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity as a Research Fellow, Netanya, Israel.
• 2009 Outstanding College Faculty Award, American Associated of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Waterville Valley, NH

We were honored to have Michelle on our show.

Be sure to visit the NCPEID website for resources mentioned in the show. 

To view the ASAHPERD UDL webinar mentioned in the show, visit the ASAHPERD Connection website. 

Dave Bellar currently serves as the UNC Charlotte Department of Applied Physiology, Health & Clinical Sciences Founding Chair and Professor, He received his BS Degree in Biology and Life Science Chemistry and his Master of Science in Secondary Education from John Carroll University. Dave earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology from Kent State University.

His past professional involvement includes:

• Director Human Performance Lab, in the School of Kinesiology, at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Director of the School of Kinesiology, at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Volunteer Track and Field Coach at UL Lafayette
• Sport Scientist for the National Olympic Committee of Romania
• Membership committee - National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Executive Committee Coaching Education – USA Track and Field
• Contributing Editor – Louisiana AHPERD Journal
• Research Chair – Southern District AHPERD
• State Program Director Louisiana – National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Vice Chair – Executive Committee Coaching Education – USA Track and Field
• Board of Director – American Kinesiology Association
• Kids on the Geaux Program co-Developer, provided direction to a joint project between the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Dave is the Co-Editor of the Journal of Health and Physical Literacy, the official journal of the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy.