Physical Education, School and Public Health

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Ellensburg
Physical Education Bldg., room 101

509-963-1911
Fax: 509-963-1848
www.cwu.edu/~pesph
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Faculty and Staff
Chair
Kenneth Briggs, EdD

Professors
Kenneth Briggs, EdD, health education, pedagogy
Stephen C. Jefferies, PhD, physical education, pedagogy
Melody Madlem, PhD, public health, health education
Kirk Mathias, EdD, physical education, pedagogy
Robert McGowan, PhD, sport and exercise psychology

Assistant Professors
Heidi Henschel-Pellett, PhD, physical education, pedagogy
Jennifer Lehmbeck, MPH, PhD, public health, health education
Rebecca Pearson, MPH, PhD, public health, health education
Mark Perez, PhD, school health, pedagogy
P. Stefan Ward, PhD, physical education, pedagogy
Emily Whitney, PhD, public health, health education
Therese Young, MA, physical education, dance

Lecturers
Kris Espinoza, MS, health education, pedagogy
Leanne Semprimoznik, MA, physical education, pedagogy

Emeritus Professor
Gary Frederick, EdD, physical education
Andrew P. Jenkins, PhD, health education

Staff
Rhonda Busch-Gehlen, assistant to the chair
Joy Chrismer, NPAV building coordinator, equipment manager
Debra D’Acquisto, activity program coordinator
Edie Fowler, HHPN office manager
Debbie Nethery, pool manager

Department Information
The Mission of the Department of Physical Education School and Public Health is to promote health and active lifestyles in students and communities.  This mission is supported by the department’s core values and based on student-centeredness;  the pursuit of a high quality of life;  professionalism; commitment to learning; and diversity.  The major programs in the department have global recognition for facilitating innovative and passionate teaching, relevant research, and life-enhancing service.  Depending on their major, graduates are highly prepared to enter careers as physical education and school health teachers or in a large variety of meaningful public health jobs.

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