Susan A. Wagner

(September 2007)

Sr. Lecturer, Health and Kinesiology

College of Education, TexasA&MUniversity

College Station, Texas77843-4243

(979) 845-2063

Current and accurate as of 9/28/07

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

  • Physical Education Methods
  • Foundations of Education
  • Teaching Rhythms and Dance
  • Curriculum Development
  • Physical Education Activity Teaching

EDUCATION

B.S. Physical Education, StateUniversity of New YorkCollege at Cortland, 1972

M.S. Physical Education, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1975

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

  • Lifetime Teaching Certificate, State of New York, All-level Physical Education
  • Teaching Certificate, State of Colorado, All-level Physical Education
  • Teaching Certificate, State of Arizona, All-level Physical Education
  • Physical Mind Institute Pilates Mat certification
  • League Cycling Instructor: League of American Bicyclists

EXPERIENCE

Educational

  • Sr. Lecturer, Health and Kinesiology, TexasA&MUniversity, (1990 to present)
  • Lecturer, Health and Kinesiology, TexasA&MUniversity, (1977 to 1990)
  • Physical Education Teacher, MadisonMeadowsSchool, Phoenix, AZ. (1976-1977)
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant Physical Education, University of Colorado, (1974-1975)
  • Physical Education Teacher, Saratoga SpringsSchools, Saratoga Springs, New York, (1972-1974)

Other

  • Project Director, Camp Aggieland, TexasA&MUniversity, summers (1993-2006)
  • CampDirector, Camp Adventure, TexasA&MUniversity, summers (1987-1996, 2001)
  • Recreation Activity Director, (1975-1976)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Texas Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance
  • American Alliance of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance
  • Physical Mind Institute
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  • Kappa Delta Pi
  • Texas Bicycle Coalition
  • League of American Bicyclists

PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

Gabbard, 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 ARTICLES

Gabbard, 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 TexasMiddle 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.

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL

Lowy, 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 presentation

Lowy, 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.

INSERVICE, WORKSHOP, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

Lowy, 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, TempleISD, 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. TexasA&MUniversity, 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 TexasA&MUniversity, College Station, TX.

Lowy, S. (1990, Aug.) Teaching rhythmic activities. Teacher in-service, Bryan ISD, Bryan, TX

Lowy, 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. BrazosValley Association for the Education of Young Children. College Station, TX.

Lowy, S. (1995, Feb.) Active Play. Child Care Conference, SamHoustonStateUniversity, Huntsville, TX.

Lowy, S. (1995, April) Creative Dance and Rhythm for Young Children. BrazosValley 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 JuniorHighSchoolWellnessCenter-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. 1998

Lowy, 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 TexasA&MUniversity, TAHPERD Convention presentation, Dec.2000

Loving, C., & Lowy, S. Recognizing and Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Culturally Diverse Science Classrooms, Chancelor’s Conference, Regents Initiative, Houston, TX, June 2002

Lowy, 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 8/9/05

Wagner, 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. 2005

Wagner, S. Super College Training; TexasTechUniversity and Houston Tillotson 7/05

Wagner, S., & Rhea, D. (February 2007) TAHPERD AIM Conference presentation. Teacher certification curriculum change.

Wagner, S. Super College training; Texas Woman’s University 5/16/07

Wagner, S. Super Cyclist Teacher in-service; Waco ISD 1/5/07, Grand Prairie 6/5/07, & San Angelo 7/30/07.

FUNDED PROPOSALS

STATE AND LOCAL

Lowy, 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 JuniorHighSchoolWellnessCenter-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)

COMMUNITYAND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

  • Friends U.C.C., Chair Christian Education Committee, (1987-89) & (1990-93)
  • College Station Little League, League Vice President, (1990-92).
  • School Improvement Committee, CollegeHillsElementary 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 StationI.S.D.School Board Trustee. (1996-2005)
  • College Station I.S.D. School Board President (2000-2003)
  • Board member ABDC dance company (2005-present)