CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. Monica L. Parson
Associate Professor of Physical Education
Department of Health Professions
LibertyUniversity
Lynchburg, Virginia
E-mail:
Phone: 434-582-7030
Academic Background
Ed. D.University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, May, 1999
Major Emphasis Area: Physical Education Pedagogy
Minors: Curriculum and Instruction
Adapted Physical Education
Dissertation Title: Ready or Not, Here They Come! Clinical Instructor and University Supervisor Perceptions of Readiness for Professional Service in Physical Education
M. Ed.University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, August, 1995
Concentration: Physical Education Pedagogy
B. S.LibertyUniversity, Lynchburg, VA, May, 1983
Major: Physical Education
Minor: Music
Teaching Certifications
Virginia Postgraduate Professional License & Certification in Physical Education, Driver Education, and Health; 2013-2018
North Carolina certification in Physical Education and Health (2000-2006)
Professional Teaching Activities
Liberty University, Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology:
KINE 451: Secondary Physical Education Methods, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013
KINE 326: Physical Education Student Aide,Secondary, Fall 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, Fall 2013
KINE 232-004: Archery: Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013; Spring 2014, Fall 2014
Freshman Seminar Course: Fall 2009, (2 sections) Fall 2010 (2 sections)
KINE 214: Tumbling and Rhythmic Activities, Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014
KINE 208: Motor Learning, Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014
KINE 209: Motor Learning Lab, Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014
KINE 232: Volleyball, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014
KINE 210: Softball/Volleyball, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014
Independent studies: KINE 214: Tumbling and Rhythmic Activities Fall 2008 (2 students) ;KINE 215-060 Track and Field, Fall 2009; KINE 213-060 Racquet Sports/Flag Football, Spring 2010 (1student); Fall 2010, KINE 213-060 Racquet Sports (3 students), Spring 2011: KINE 214: Tumbling and Rhythmic Activities (5 students) Fall 2011: KINE 213 Racquet Sports (1 student), Summer 2013: KINE 232 Archery (1 student)KINE 213-060 Fall 2013 (2 students); Fall 2014 (1 student)
Dance Workshop attendee, Charlottesville, VA Dec. 2009; Dec. 2010, Dec. 2012
Chair, Senior Honors Thesis, Miss Heather Brown. 2014; Title: An Analysis of the Weight Watchers and Atkins Diets: The Effects of Calorie Restriction and Nutritional Levels
Chair, Senior Honors Thesis, Mr. Matthew Pierce. 2007; Title: The Effects of Parental Influence upon Childhood Obesity.
Committee Member, Miss Jennifer Statler, 2009; Title: The Alignment Factor: Investigating the Effects of the Alexander Technique on Vocalists.
Dissertation Committee Member, Liberty University. Dr. Toni S. Oakes, 2007; Title: Effect of Short Internships on Student Self-Concept.
HLTH 216: Personal and Community Health, Spring 2006
ElonUniversity, Department of Health and Human Performance:
PED 211: History and Foundations of Physical Education and Sport,
Fall 2002, Fall 2003, Fall 2004
GST 220: The Call to Service, Winter 2002, Winter 2003, Winter 2004
HED 220: First Aid, Fall 2001, Fall 2002, Fall 2003, Fall 2004, Spring 2005
HED 111: Contemporary Wellness Issues, Fall 1999, Winter 2000,
Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Fall, 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Fall 2004, Spring 2005
GST 110: The Global Experience, Fall 2000, Spring, 2001, Fall 2002,
Fall 2003, Fall 2004, Spring 2005
PED 125: Skills and Activities for Teaching, Spring, 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005
PED 401: Adapted Physical Education, Spring 2000, Spring 2001,
Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2004
PED 100: Tennis, Spring 2002
The University of Virginia, Program Area of Physical Education, Instructor:
EDHS 350: Team Sports, Fall 1997; Spring 1998
Graduate Teaching Assistant: EDHS 358: Teaching Secondary Physical Education, Spring 1996; Spring 1997; Spring 1998
Graduate Teaching Assistant: EDHS 357: Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Fall 1996; Fall 1997
Group Leader: EDHS 355/543 Introduction to Sport Psychology, Spring 1996
PHYE 104: UVA Service Physical Education--Intermediate Tennis, Fall 1994; Spring 1995
Professional Supervision
LibertyUniversity, Dept. of Health Sciences and Kinesiology:
EDUC 476: Student Teaching I (Elementary)
EDUC 477: Student Teaching II (Secondary) Spring 2006, [2 student teachers] Spring 2007 [1 student teacher] Spring 2008, [1 student teacher] Spring 2009, [1 student teacher] Spring 2010, [2 student teachers] Spring 2011, [2 student teachers] Spring 2012, [2 student teachers]
ElonUniversity, Dept. of Health and Human Performance:
EDU 481: Student Teacher Supervision: Fall, 1999, [2 student teachers] Spring 2000, [4 student teachers] Spring 2001,[5 student teachers] Fall 2001,[1 student teacher] Spring 2002, [6 student teachers] Fall 2002 [1 student teacher] Fall 2003 [1student teacher]Spring 2004 [2 student teachers] Spring 2005, [5 student teachers]
University of Virginia, Program Area of Physical Education:
Evaluator of Teacher Effectiveness for Service Physical Education Instructors: Fall 1995; Spring 1996; Fall 1996; Spring 1997; Fall 1997, Spring 1998; Fall 1998
EDHS 771 (Elementary Level): Supervision of Student Teachers, Fall, 1995; Fall, 1996; Fall, 1997
EDHS 359: Supervision of Practicum Students’ Field Experience Secondary, Spring 1995; 1996; 1997; 1998
EDHS 357: Supervision of Practicum Students’ Field Experience Elementary, Fall 1995; Fall 1996; Fall 1997
Supervisor of Adapted Physical Education Masters Students: Fall 1995; Spring 1996; Fall 1997
Public School Supervision at BuckinghamCountyHigh School:
Clinical Instructor for six (6) Student Teachers from Longwood College,
Farmville, VA 1986-1993
Guest Lecturer
Liberty University:
History and Foundations of Physical Ed.course, Dr. Jon House and Joshua Sexton’s guest. “What is Motor Learning?” Nov.28, 2011
History and Foundations of Physical Ed. course, Dr. Jon House and Justin Mazza’s guest. “What is Motor Learning?” April 11, 2011
Adapted Physical Education, KINE 333, “Behavioral Disordersand EmotionalDisturbances”
Elon University:
LSM 332: Research Methods, “Qualitative Methodologies of Research,” Fall 2004
PED 321: Biomechanics, “Special Populations and Older Adults,” Fall 2002
EDU 423-A: Methods and Materials of Teaching Physical Education, “Observation, Analysis and Research System,” Fall 2002
SPM 432: Research Methods, “Qualitative Methodologies of Research,” Fall 2000, Fall 2001
HED 324: Nutrition, “Fiber and Foods,” Fall 2000
The University of Virginia:
EDHS 754: Advanced Motor Learning, “Psychological Effects on Learning,” December 1995
Public School Teaching Experience
Driver Education Instructor, AlbemarleCountyHigh School, Charlottesville,
VA, September, 1998- August, 1999
Teacher of Physical Education, Driver Education, Health and Family Life Education, Grades 9-12, BuckinghamCountyHigh School, BuckinghamVAOctober, 1984 - June, 1994
Varsity Girls Track and Field Coach, 1984-1994
Varsity Boys Head Cross Country Coach, 1989-1990
Publications
Parson, M. L. (2014). Gentile’s Model Revisited: A review of Gentile’s Model with an application to teaching. (Accepted for publication in December 2014 edition ofThe Journal for The Advancement of Educational Research).
Parson, M. L. (2005). Perceptions of Student Teacher Readiness for Teaching in Physical Education. Journal for the Advancement of Educational Research 1 (1), 121-132.
Parson, M. L. & Binkley, H. M. (2005). Spina bifida and latex allergies: A review and recommendation for teachers. Palaestra21 (1), 34-38.
Parson, M. L. (2001). Enthusiasm and feedback: A winning combination! PE Central: http//
also posted at PE4U:
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Parson, M. L. (1998). Focus student attention with verbal cues. Strategies, 11(3), 30-33.
Presentations
Accepted for presentation at the Association for the Advancement of Educational Research: “The Myth of Multitasking (& Other Misconceptions About Learning)” has been accepted and is scheduled for presentation on Wednesday, November 5th, 2014.
Accepted for presentation at the Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Virginia Beach, Virginia.“Teach Your Students to Juggle!”has been accepted and it is scheduled for presentation on Sunday, November 9th, 2014.
The KISS Method: Keep It Short and Simple! How to Effectively Teach Motor Skills. Association for the Advancement of Educational Research & the National Academy for Educational Research (AAER & NAER) 14th Annual Conference. November 8, 2013.
Gentile Revisited: A Review of Gentile’s Model with an Application to Teaching. Association for the Advancement of Educational Research & The National Academy for Educational Research (AAER & NAER)13th Annual Conference. November 7-8, 2012
A Classroom is Waiting. Saturday morning General Session speaker for the Future Educators Association Conference, VirginiaBeach, Virginia. April 30, 2011.
Those Who Can—Teach! Becoming a Teacher of Influence. Keynote Speaker, Future Educators Association Conference, Virginia Beach, Virginia. April 29th, 2011.
Dances for Physical Educators. Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Virginia Beach, Virginia, November 12, 2011 (along with two Liberty University Students).
Dances for Physical Educators. Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Virginia Beach, Virginia November 7, 2009 (along with five Liberty University Students).
Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education Conference (EQRE) “Student Teacher Readiness For Professional Service in Physical Education: Insights of Nine Educators.” Cedarville OH, June 8, 2007
Memories of Family Devotions:Mt. Pleasant BaptistChurch, Keene,VAMarch 10, 2007
The Women’s Gathering Conference Presentation: “Health and Physical Wholeness.” The Methodist Fellowship Annual Conference. October 20, 2006
The Women’s Gathering Conference Presentation: “Celebrating Singles” (with M.K. Tyson). The Methodist Fellowship Annual Conference. October 20, 2006
Round Table Presentation: “Behavior Management: Sharing to Help Future Teachers.” AAER & NAER Conference, Lake HutchinsonFL, November 8-12, 2005
Research Presentation: “Spina Bifida and Latex Allergies: A Review for Educators.” AAER & NAER Conference, Lake HutchinsonFL, November 11-13, 2004
Peer Reviewed Presentation: “How to Help Your Student Teacher be More Effective.” NCAAHPERD Conference, Greensboro, NC, November 18, 2004
Research Presentation: “Clinical Instructor and University Supervisor Perceptions of Student Teacher Readiness for Professional Service in Physical Education.” AAER & NAER Conference, Ponte Vedra FL, December 3-6, 2003
Research Presentation: “How We Know They’re Ready to Teach Physical Education.” NCAAHPERD Conference, Greensboro, NC, November 19-22, 2003
Research Poster: “Ready or Not, Here They Come!” National Physical Education Teacher Education Conference, October 3, 2003, Baton Rouge, LA
Research Presentation: World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities, “Placement & Service Options for Adapted Physical Education,” (With Dr. Phillip Conatser of West Texas A&M University) September 18-20, 2003
Research Presentation: World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities, “Cooperative & Adventure Challenge Activities for Adapted Aquatics,” (With Dr. Phillip Conatser of WestTexasA&MUniversity) September 18-20, 2003
Research Presentation: North American Society for Sport Management: The influence of Stadium Construction on Athletic & Campus Life Perceptions: A Focus Group Study (with Drs. Hal Walker& Jaime Orejan) May 27-31, 2003, Ithaca, NY
An Essay on the Misguided Concept of“Race.” And Still We Rise. English Department, ElonUniversity, November 20, 2002
Research poster: “Ready or Not, Here They Come!” NCAAHPERDState Conference, Greensboro, NC, December 7, 2000
Second Annual Curry Conference, “Establishing Effective Classroom/Gymnasium Discipline,” April 1996
Workshop Presenter: BuckinghamCounty Health and Wellness Days “Fun Games and Relays,” “Archery,” August 1985
University and Community Service
Performed two Hula Dances for the opening program of the Center for Multicultural Enrichment; the “Huki Lau,” (a traditional hula) and “Shout to the Lord” (a contemporary worship hula). April 2, 2014
Serving on the Department of Education Secondary Advisory Committee 2010-present
Serving on the Committee for the Advancement of Faculty Development and Welfare, 2010 to the present
Member or Assistant Director, Christian Youth Ministries of Hawaii; Summer 1981, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Represented the KINE dept. at the parent Meet and Greet, Sept. 20, 2012; Sept. 26, 2013
‘Caroler’ in the Virginia Christmas Spectacular at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Christmas 2012. Performed in fivedifferent shows. November 28 thru December 9, 2012.
Called potential Liberty University students for Resident Enrollment Week during National Call Week, Tuesday, Nov. 13thand Wednesday, Nov. 14th, 2013
Solo Vocal performance at Word of Life, Schroon Lake, NY, July 25th, 2012
Oil Painting Community Group Leader for Thomas Road Baptist Church, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014
Served on the KINE Syllabus Committee, Fall 2010- Spring 2011.
Volunteered for the First Night Virginia Program in Charlottesville, Virginia, December 31st, 1999 to 2012
Submitted two voter registration forms, Fall 2012
Wyndhurst YMCA Survivor Island/Hawaiian Hula Lessons, July 16, 2010. Provided Hula lessons for the children participating in the Phelps Family Kidz Gym program
Submitted three voter registration forms, Spring 2010
Liberty University Honorary Coach for Women’s Basketball—January 3rd 2009. Provided a devotional for the team during the pre-game luncheon. Sat on the bench and also sat in on the pre-game talk.
Volunteer at Wal-Mart representing Liberty University and the KINE department during the Christmas Holidays, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army 2008
Cooked the main dish and organized the party for the KINE Department’s annual dinner for the KINE graduates and their families, May 2008
Served as a Chair for the Senior Honor’s Thesis for Heather Brown, 2014. Title of Honors Thesis: An Analysis of the Weight Watchers and Atkins Diets: The Effects of Calorie Restriction and Nutritional Levels
Served as a Chair for the Senior Honor’s Thesis for Matthew Pierce, 2007. Title of Honors Thesis: The effects of Parental Influence upon Childhood Obesity
Served as a Committee Member on the Senior Honor’s Thesis for Jennifer Statler, 2009: Title of Honor Thesis: The Alignment Factor: Investigating the Effects of the Alexander Technique on Vocalists
Served as a Committee Member of the Dissertation Committee for the Liberty University School of Education student, Dr. Toni S. Oakes, 2007. Title of Dissertation: Effect of Short Internships on Student Self-Concept
Leader, Liberty University Focus Group for Housing at Liberty University. Took notes on students comments and did a preliminary Qualitative Analysis of the data. April 2009, April 2010
Represented Liberty University and the KINE department at the October 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 College for a Weekend Luncheons
Represented the Christian Youth Ministries of Hawaii summer program and gave a report of the ministry to the Congregation at Community Baptist Church 1993-2013
Buckingham County 18th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Friday December 5th, 2008, 7:00 pm on the Buckingham County Courthouse Lawn. Provided sound system (assisted in putting up and taking down the sound system and worked it during the program).
Served on the organizational Board for the classes of 1978, 1977 30th Class reunion of Buckingham County High School. Provided media (PowerPoint photographs) and mailed over 300 postcards and letters to participants.
Women’s Auxiliary Prayer Breakfast speaker, March 10th, 2007. Theme: The Family that Prays Together, Stays Together. “Memories of Family Devotions.” Mount PleasantBaptistChurch, Keene, Va.
Women’s Gathering: “Come as You Are.” October 21, 2006. Blackstone, Virginia. Virginia United MethodistChurchAssemblyCenter. Sponsored by the James River Charge Outreach United MethodistChurch. “Life by the Spirit.” Speaker topics: “Celebrating Singles,” and “Health and Physical Wholeness” Workshops.
Lynchburg, Virginia, Speaker, Bethany Ladies' Fellowship, BethanyBaptistChurch, August 12, 2006. Speech Topic: “Missions.”
Director, Christian Youth Ministries of Hawaii, 2006
Gateway Education Center, Greensboro, NC Caring Kitchens, Loaves and Fishes, Burlington HousingAuthority, Bread for the Journey, Capitol Area Food Bank, So Other’s Might Eat, Allied Churches, Presbyterian Home of the Hawfields, Dinner Program for Homeless Women. Volunteer, Winter 2004
Bethesda, Maryland, Chevy-Chase Rotary Club speaker, January 20, 2004: “A New Kind of Poverty: Homelessness”
Holly Hill Baptist Church, August, 8, 2004, Vocalist with “Shameless”
BrookwoodBaptistChurch, February 29, 2004, Parson Trio Performance
SalvationArmyChurch, January 4, 2004, Parson Trio Performance
Salvation Army, September 7, 2003, Parson Trio Performance
Allied Churches, Volunteer, Winter 2003
Field Director, Christian Youth Ministries of Hawaii; Summer 2003
Christian Communities Group Homes, RPJ Housing Hearts and Hammers, So
Other’s Might Eat, Church of the Brethren Kitchen, Allied Churches. Volunteer, Winter 2002
Facilitator: The Virginia School-University Partnership’s Sixth Annual Student Leadership Conference, “Getting the Best Return on Your Educational Investment.” March, 1996
Vocalist with Parson Trio, 1975 to 2007
Leadership
Member, Liberty Faculty Development & Welfare Committee, Oct. 2011 to present
Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (VAHPERD) Grant Committee Member,January 2013-January 2015. (The purpose of the Grant Committee is to review all grant applications and award grant money to those VAHPERD members who have met the requirements specified in each grant application).
Chairperson for the VAHPERD Necrology Committee (appointed Dec. 2012)
Assistant Director, Christian Youth Ministries of Hawaii; Summer 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Liberty University Faculty Senate representative, Fall 2009- Spring, 2011
Chair: Common Reading Subcommittee, Elon University, April 2000 to June 2005
Site Coordinator, September 12, 2003, September 10, 2004: North Carolina College Conference; held at Elon University 2003, 2004
Member: NCAAHPERD Long Term Planning Committee, 2002 to June 2005
North Carolina College Conference Board Member, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Member, Ad Hoc Academic Council Committee on Faculty Diversity, Elon University,2003-2004
Member, Work and Family Issues Committee, Elon University, 2003-2004
Chair: NCAAHPERD Ad-Hoc Committee for investigation of funding expenditures, 2001-2002
Grant Submitted
2002 "Companion Palm Pilot " with Joyce Davis, Janie Brown & Carol Smith
Technology and Teaching Grants, Elon University
Agency: Virginia Department of Education-Blue Ridge Health/Wellness
Title: BuckinghamCounty Health and Wellness In-service Days
Date: July, 1985
Amount: 5,000
Status: Funded
Co-authors: D. Hucks, M. Parson
Professional Development And Affiliations
The National Conference of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance [AAHPERD], Charlotte NC., attended April 25- 27, 2013
Association for the Advancement of Educational Research & The National Academy for Educational Research [AAER & NAER] 13th Annual Conference. Attended November 7-8, 2012, attended November 7-10, 2013.
AAER & NAER Conference, attended December 2003, November 2004, November 2005
SDAAPHERD [Southern District Association of the American Alliance of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance]Conference; attended April 2011
VADETS [VA Association for Driver Education Traffic Safety] Conference; attended September 2010
VAHPERD [Virginia Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance] Conference; attended November 2010, 2011