• Elementary Physical Education Specialist
• Associate University Professor
• Fourteen years of classroom experience
  
• Doctorate at Middle Tennessee State University with computer-assisted instruction in elementary physical education as the focus of her research and dissertation.
• Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education Freed-Hardeman University
• Bachelor’s in Teaching Physical Education and Health K-12
  
• Mary Ann has made presentations at the state, district and national conventions of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).
• In addition to regular classroom instruction she has served as coordinator for Graduate Teaching Assistants, supervisor for Student Teachers and Technology Coordinator.

Wellness Programs Coordinator:

• 9-12 Physical Education teacher, Marshalltown, Iowa
• Bachelor's degree in K-12 Physical Education, Missouri State University
• Masters degree in Physical Education, with an emphasis in teaching with technology, University of Northern Iowa
• AHPERD State and National Convention Presenter
• Wellness Program Facilitator, Marshalltown High School
• NASPE Major of the Year in 2004

• Advocate for lifetime physical activity for ALL
• Ph.D. Adapted Physical Education, Oregon State University
• MS Physical Education, Arizona State University
• BS Physical Education, Northern Arizona University
• Public School Physical Educator 1971-80
• Prepared Future Physical Educators 1981-2009 ASU & Fresno State
• Senior Associate, California Academy for Physical Education
• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), California Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) Presenter
• National Conference on Physical Activity and Exceptional Individuals (NCPAEI) Presenter
• & Conference Director
• Coach and Meet Director Wheelchair Sports 1981-1993
• Bicycled 3000+ miles per year since 1973

Senior Advisor and Blog Coordinator:

• Physical Education Advocate and Guest Speaker Since 1996
• 36 Years of Middle School Teaching Experience
• BA in Physical Education, Fresno State University, 1964
• Published: Eat Right and Play, Holistic Approach to Athletic Training, Agility – Movement Skills and Plyometric Exercises
• Awards: 1981 1990 San Joaquin Valley Track Coaches Association, 1996 Governor’s Council Award for Health and Fitness - Sequoia Middle School, 1998 CAHPERD Honor Award for Middle School Athletics and Physical Education
• Member: CAHPERD, 1967-2007 (40 YEARS)
• President, 2001-2007, Fresno Alliance for Physical Education and Athletics