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Dr. Jamie J. Brunsdon
Asst Professor, College of Health Sciences
Email: jbrnsdon@memphis.edu
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Dr. Jamie J. Brunsdon is an Assistant Professor of Physical Education Teacher Education in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Memphis. He received his B.A. (Hons) in Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), his PGCE in Secondary Physical Education Teaching at the University of Southampton (UK), and his Ph.D. in Human Performance (Sport Pedagogy) at the University of Alabama. 

Jamie's research interest include studying teacher/faculty socialization at schools and universities, and the philosophy of human flourishing in the context of school physical education, among other related areas. You can find out more about Jamie and his work on X @Dr.Brunsdon and on ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jamie-Brunsdon. 



Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Performance Sport Pedagogy - The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA) - 2021
  • Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in Secondary Physical Education Sport Pedagogy - The University of Southampton (Southampton, England, UK) - 2017
  • BA (Hons) in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy Sport Pedagogy - The Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester, England, UK) - 2016
Honors/Awards
  • Hosted State Representative Justin J. Pearson at the University Schools - District 86 - State Official & Representative - 2024
  • PI - Grant Contract Recipient - "Ascend Health Sciences" [$12,000] - Character & Leadership Program at Wake Forest University - Lilly Endowment - 2024
  • Co-PI - Grant Award Recipient - "Investigating the Role and Use of the Spectrum in Modern PETE Programs" [$5,000] - The Spectrum Institute of Teaching & Learning - 2023
  • Identified as a “High Performing Junior Scholar” - Division of Research and Innovation, University of Memphis - 2022 & 2023
  • Contributed to the revision of TN State Standards for Education (Grades 9-12) - TN. Board of Education & TAHPERD - 2023
  • Scholarship led to the creation of two flourishing-oriented elective courses at University Middle, and one Character & Leadership Extended Learning Program at Campus School. - University Schools - 2022-present
  • Early Career Scholar Award - International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) - 2023 - 2024
  • PI - Grant Award Recipient - "Flourishing Through The Spectrum: Toward an Affective Spectrum Model?" [$5,000] - The Spectrum Institute of Teaching & Learning - 2022
  • Paper of the Year Award. Peterson, J. T., Brunsdon, J. J., & Charles, P. (2021). Student Reflections on Working a Virtual Program in a Global Pandemic. - Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship - 2022
  • Most Outstanding Graduate Student Award - Department of Kinesiology, College of Education, PhD Human Performance - 2021

Teaching Experience
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  • The University of Alabama -  
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  • KIN 103: Soccer - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
  • KIN 104: Basketball - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
  • KIN 157: Beginners Weight Training - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
  • KIN 167: Running - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
  • KIN 199: Ecological Approaches to Health and Wellness - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
  • KIN 310: Swimming - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
  • KIN 351: Secondary Methods Field Experience - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
  • KIN 361: Elementary Methods Field Experience - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
  • KIN 155: Self-Defence for Women - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
  • KIN 350: Secondary Methods Field Experience - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
  • KIN 360: Elementary Methods Field Experience - The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
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  • The University of Memphis -  
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  • PETE 2003: Skills and Competition in Individual Sport - The University of Memphis, PETE Program
  • PETE 3800: Instructional Strategies in Physical Education - The University of Memphis, PETE Program
  • PETE 4201: [Elementary Methods] - Curriculum & Teaching Methods in Elementary Physical Education - The University of Memphis, PETE Program
  • PETE 4301: [Secondary Methods] - Curriculum & Teaching Methods in Secondary Physical Education - The University of Memphis, PETE Program
  • PETE 7202: Curriculum & Instructional Models in Physical Education - The University of Memphis, PETE Program
  • PETE 7203: Assessment & Evaluation in PETE - The University of Memphis, PETE Program

Student Advising/Mentoring
  • M.A.T. - Boone Brown - 2022
  • M.A.T. - Adam Fussell - 2023
  • M.A.T. - Victoria Bentley - 2024
  • M.A.T. - Payton Gleason - 2026
  • M.S. - Katherine Vassalo - 2026
  • Postdoctoral Scholar - University Schools - Dr. Seungsoo Baek - N/A
  • Volunteer Researcher - Dr. Gursharan Kaur - N/A
  • Ph.D. - Victoria Bentley - 2028

Support
  • Total Amount of External Funding Secured at the University of Memphis - $22,000 - Total Number of Grant Applications Funded/Submitted - 3/11
  • Total Amount of Internal Funding Secured at the University of Memphis - $4,575 - Total Number of Grant Applications Funded/Submitted - 1/2
  • Total Amount of Grants in Review - - - - - 1
  • Total Amount of Grants in Preparation (Not Included) - - - - - 4
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  • Research Funding (PI) - The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning (SoTL) - $5,000 - 2022 - 2023
  • Research Funding (CO-PI) - The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning (SoTL) - $5,000 - 2023 - 2024
  • Research Funding (PI) - Character & Leadership Program at Wake Forest University - Lilly Endowment - $12,000 - 2024 - 2025
  • Research Funding (PI) - The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning (SoTL) - $25,000 - 2024-2028 (In Review)
  • Research Funding (PI) - The College of Health Sciences - $4,575 - 2024
Service
  • Professional Service - Quest - Manuscript Reviewer - 2024 - present
  • Professional Service - Compass Community Schools - Continuous Professional Development for Health & PE Teachers (n-7). Invited by Chris Ried. - 2023 - present
  • Professional Service - Journal of Moral Education - Manuscript Reviewer - 2024 - present
  • Professional Service - Shelby County Schools - Professional Development Workshops for all K-12 teachers and Health & PE teachers. Invited by Rachel Harbin. - 2023
  • Professional Service - TN. Board of Education & TAPHERD - Review & revise the TN High School State Standards for Secondary Physical Education - 2023
  • Professional Service - Journal of Teaching in Physical Education - Manuscript Reviewer - 2023 - present
  • Professional Service - European Physical Education Review - Manuscript Reviewer - 2022 - present
  • Professional Service - International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) - Member and Abstract Reviewer - 2019 - present
  • Professional Service - Society for Health and Physical Educators in America (SHAPE America) - Member, Presentation Presider, and Abstract Reviewer - 2018 - present
  • Professional Service - Tennessee Association of Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance (TAPHERD) - Member - 2021 - present
  • Professional Service - Association of Moral Education (AME) - Member and Session Chair (Philosophy and Education) - 2022 - present
  • Professional Service - Journal of Character Education (JCE) - Member - 2022 - present
  • Professional Service - Alabama State Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (ASAPHERD) - Member - 2018 - 2023
  • Professional Service - Association for Physical Education (afPE) - Member - 2013 - 2022
  • Professional Service - The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning - SITL 2023 Outstanding Journal Publication of the Year Award Committee - 2024
  • Professional Service - SHAPE America - Advisor/Reviewer of the (updated) National Standards for the subject of Physical Education (2nd revision). - 2023 (Feb)
  • Professional Service - University Schools - TAHPERD Physical/Health Education Grant Consultation. Grant training that led to three separate $500 grant applications. - 2022 (October)
  • Professional Service - Commando Joe’s - Research advisor for program fidelity. - 2022 - 2023
  • Professional Service - SHAPE America - Advisor/Reviewer of the (updated) National Standards for the subject of Physical Education. - 2022 (April)
  • Professional Service - SHAPE America - Advisor/Reviewer of the (updated) National Standards for the subject of Health Education - 2022 (May)
  • Professional Service - Independent Research Group - Critical Reviewer for Drs. Zmudy, Bryant, Asola and Oh regarding an “Inclusion-oriented” theoretical Framework in Physical Education. - 2022 (Feb)
  • Professional Service - Independent Research Group - Expert External Reviewer for validation of a “Soccer Tactical Knowledge Test.” - 2021 (July)
  • Professional Service - ATHLOS - Provide a critical analysis of the ATHLOS character and physical activity program, and to provide research-based suggestions for future programming. - 2021 - 2022
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  • University Service - University of Memphis - University Schools - Postdoctoral Fellow Search Committee - 2023
  • University Service - University of Memphis - University Schools - Informal Department Chair for University Middle/High School's PE Program & Cover/Substitute/Support Teacher - 2022 - present
  • University Service - University of Memphis - Undergraduate/Graduate Research Judge - 2022 - present
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  • College Service - University of Memphis - College of Health Sciences - Graduate Curriculum Council Committee - 2023 - 2024
  • College Service - University of Memphis - College of Health Sciences - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Committee - 2022 - 2023
  • College Service - University of Memphis - College of Health Sciences - Healthy Discussions Presenter: Swimming Education in Memphis - 2022
  • College Service - University of Alabama - College of Education - Graduate Academic Development Committee - 2018 - 2021
  • College Service - University of Alabama - College of Education - Graduate School Professional Development Committee - 2018 - 2021
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  • Departmental Service - Physical Education Teacher Education Program - MEMBOUND Presenter: PETE/Sport Coaching Program - 2022 - present
  • Departmental Service - Physical Education Teacher Education Program - Master’s Oral Comps Reviewer (x4): Mr. Jervis Williams - Mr. Dillen Rodgers - Mr. Boone Brown - Mr. Brandon Henderson - 2022 - present
  • Departmental Service - Physical Education Teacher Education Program - Program Representative at The Graduate School Fair(s) & OPEN House Program Presenter - 2022 - present
Journal Articles

  • Total Number of Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts Published - 21

  • Total Number of Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts In Press - 8

  • Total Number of Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts In Review (Not Included) - 3

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  • [Funded Research] Brunsdon, J. J., (90%) Layne, T. E., (5%) #Coleman, D., (1%),# Loupe, K., (1%) & #**Bentley, V (3%). (In Press). “I’m trusting you, don’t let me down”: One PETE Faculty Member’s efforts at employing The Spectrum Model. European Physical Education Review. Accepted 18/10/24. (1-7) IF: 3.4.

  • Mellor, C., (50%) & Brunsdon, J. J. (50%) (In Press). For those who would normally sit out: Attending to the inactive participant in physical education. JOPERD. (1-6). IF: 1.6. AR: 33%. Accepted 4/22/24.

  • Brunsdon, J. J., (90%) & Layne, T. E. (10%). (In Press). Impact of occupational socialization on how physical education teachers use character education in schools. Sport, Education and Society. Accepted 08/24/24. (1-6). IF: 3.2. AR: 12%.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (In Press). Human flourishing as the aim of physical education? Quest. Submitted 15/02/2024. IF: 3.5. AR: 13%. Accepted 09/10/24.

  • [Funded Research] Brunsdon, J. J., Layne, T. E., #Coleman, D.,,# Loupe, K., & #**Bentley, V. (In Press). “I’m trusting you, don’t let me down”: One PETE Faculty Member’s efforts at employing The Spectrum Model. European Physical Education Review. Accepted 18/10/24. (1-7) IF: 3.4.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (in press) “know your kids, understand yourself, and find a way”: One elementary school physical education teacher’s efforts at employing character education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Accepted March 18, 2024. Impact Factor (IF): 2.8

  • Layne, T., Simonton, K., Brunsdon, J. J., & Hastie, P. (in press) Utilizing Sport Education during off-season high school golf team preparation: A case study. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Accepted Jan 24, 2024. IF: 2.8.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (in press). “it’s about bringing people together”: One middle school physical education teacher’s attempt at deploying character education. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. Accepted June 19, 2023. IF: 4.4. Acceptance Rate
    (AR): 14%

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2024). Toward the virtuous mover: A neo-Aristotelian interpretation of school physical education. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. Accepted Oct 7, 2022. IF: 4.4. AR: 14%.

  • [Funded Research] Brunsdon, J. J. (2024). Flourishing through The Spectrum: Toward an affective-oriented composite pedagogical model. European Physical Education Review. 30(1), 69-84. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X231184049.  IF: 3.4.

  • Parkes, G., Brunsdon, J. J., & O’Leary, N. (2023). Influence of secondary organizational socialization on how PETE program coordinators execute their administrative roles and responsibilities. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Accepted Sep 2022. IF: 2.8

  • Brunsdon, J. J., & Curtner-Smith, M. D. (2023) “We’re teaching to produce serious educators”: Influence of secondary organizational socialization on mid-career faculty members’ delivery of PETE. Sport, Education and Society. Accepted Jan 2022. IF: 3.2. AR: 12%. 

  • Brunsdon, J. J., & Curtner-Smith, M. D. (2022) “My method courses feel like Walmart”: Influence of secondary organizational socialization on early career faculty members’ implementation of PETE. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Accepted Jan 2022. IF: 2.8. 

  • Brunsdon, J. J., & Curtner-Smith, M. D. (2022). “I hate that education is a business”: Influence of occupational socialization on sport pedagogy doctoral students’ intended PETE programs. European Physical Education Review. 28(4), 923-941. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X221096612. IF: 3.4.

  • Parkes, G., O’Leary, N., Holden, S., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2022). “I can help them become better teachers, but I can’t help them with edTPA”: Cooperating teacher’s knowledge and experience of the physical and health education edTPA. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 129(4), 1283-1301. https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125221095933. IF: 1.9. 

  • Jowers, R., Brunsdon, J. J., Peterson, J., Mitchel, H., & Curtner-Smith, M. D. (2022). Influence of occupational socialization on sport pedagogy doctoral students’ beliefs and actions. Journal of Teaching Physical Education (Special Issue – January 2022 Publication). https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2020-0309. IF: 2.8.

  • Atkinson, O., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2022). Changing the score: Alternative strategies and tools for sport in middle school physical education. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. 35(1), 23-30. 10.1080/08924562.2021.2000537. AR: 53%. 

  • [Paper of the Year] Peterson, J. T., Brunsdon, J. J., & Charles, P. (2021). Student reflections working a virtual program in a global pandemic. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship. 14 (1), 1-3. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship | University of North Georgia

  • Brunsdon, J. J., & Parkes, C., & Schlosser, T. (2021). Strategies for effective cooperating teacher observations. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 4 (34), 43-45. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2021.1920307. AR: 53%.

  • Curtner-Smith, M. D., Kinchin, G. D., Hastie, P. A., Brunsdon, J. J., & Sinelnikov, O. A., (2021). “It’s a lot less hassle and a lot more fun”: Factors that sustain teachers’ enthusiasm for and ability to deliver sport education". Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Published Online. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2019-0275. IF: 2.8

  • Brunsdon, J. J., & Walker. I. D. (2021). Cultivating character through physical education using memetic, progressive and transformative practices in schools. Journal of Moral Education. Published Online. https://doi.org/10.1080/03057240.2021.1894105. IF: 1.9. AR: 16%. 

  • Schlosser, T., & Parkes, C., & Brunsdon. J. J. (2021). Advocating for diverse professional development in physical education: Professional learning communities and teacher learning walks. Strategies: Advocacy in Action, 34, (3), 42-44. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2021.1896934. AR: 53%

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2020). Cultivating life skills through physical education. The Well School. Youth Sport Trust Inspire Magazine. 1 (1), 23. https://issuu.com/youthsporttrust/docs/yst-inspire-autumn-2020-final-reva

  • Brunsdon, J. J., & Parkes, C. (2020). Inclusion matters: Facilitating inclusion by exploring pedagogies of differentiation in physical education. Association for Physical Education. PE Matters. 15 (2), 63-64.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2020). Practice matters: The multi-skill approach to teaching movement education through physical education. Association for Physical Education. PE Matters. 15 (1), 37-38.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2019). Primary and secondary curriculum matters: Teaching styles. Association for Physical Education. PE Matters, 14 (2), 26-28.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2019). Primary and secondary curriculum matters: Curriculum models and models-based practice. Association for Physical Education. PE Matters, 14 (2), 28-30.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2017). Personal reflections: Fitness testing in physical education. Association for Physical Education. PE Matters, 12 (3), 75.

Presentations

  • Total Number of Academic Presentations Since August 2018 - 93

  • Total Number of Conference Presentations - 62

  • Total Number of Invited Professional Presentations and Synposia - 31 total, 24 presentations, 8 symposia

  • Total Number of International/National Presentations - 41 total, 32 international, 18 national. 

  • Total Number of Regional/State Presentations - 21 Total, 5 regional, 16 state.

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  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2024, April). Flourishing Physical Education Symposium [four presentations]. [Presentation(s)]. Shape America, Baltimore. In-Person Conference. National Conference.

  • Brooks, C., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2024, April). Impact of Occupational Socialization on Faculty Member’s Philosophy of PETE [Presentation]. Shape America. Baltimore, MA. In-Person Conference. National Conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2024, April). Cultivating Character Through Sport Education. [Poster]. Shape America. Baltimore, MA. In-Person Conference. National Conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2025, January). The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same: Uncovering the Realities and Challenges of the Physical Culture and Its Impact on Young People. [Presentation]. Oxford: Global Challenges Conference, Oxford, England. In-Person Conference. International Conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2024, October). Teaching for Personal and Societal Flourishing: A Case Study. [Poster]. Association for Moral Education. In-Person Conference. International Conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2024, October). Toward an Arts Integrated Approach to Teaching Character Through Physical Activity: A Case Study. [Presentation]. Association for Moral Education. In-Person Conference. International Conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2024, June). The Flourishing Mover as the Aim of Physical Education? [Presentation]. European Character and Virtues Association. In-person conference. International conference.

  • [Keynote Lecture - Early Career Award] Brunsdon, J. J. (2024, July). Human Flourishing as the Aim of Physical Education? [Presentation] AIESEP. Finland. In-person conference. International conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J., & Griffin, K.,. Teaching for Personal and Societal Flourishing: An Elective Course Case Study. [Presentation] AIESEP. Finland. In-person conference. International conference.

  • Mellor, C., & Brunsdon, J. J., (2024, July). Investigating the Role and Use of The Spectrum in Modern PETE Programs. [Presentation] AIESEP. Finland. In-person conference. International conference.

  • Bentley, V., (25%) Gleason, P., (25%) Vassalo, K., (25%) & Brunsdon, J. J. (25%) (2024, October). Cooperative Learning in Physical Education. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). Murfreesboro, TN. (1-6) In- person. State conference.

  • Vassalo, K., (25%) Gleason, P., (25%) Bentley, V., (25%) & Brunsdon, J. J. (25%) (2024, October). Character & Leadership Education in School Physical Education. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). Murfreesboro, TN. (1-6) In- person. State conference.

  • Gleason, P., (25%) Bentley, V., (25%) Vassalo, K., (25%) & Brunsdon, J. J. (25%) (2024, October). Student-Designed Games in Elementary PE. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). Murfreesboro, TN. (1-6) In- person. State conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2024, February). The Role and Importance of Physical Education and School Athletics in Building Character. (February 28th / 29th 2024). The Hope Institute. Invited by Liz Huntley, Director of the Hope Center. [In-person conference/symposia – Academy Day(s) – Birmingham, AL].

  • Brunsdon, J. J. School Visitation – University of Birmingham School – Professional Symposia. Invited by Principal Townsend (14/1/25). Home | University of Birmingham School (uobschool.org.uk)

  • Brunsdon, J. J. School Visitation – Phillips Academy (MA) & Notre Dame Cristo Rey - Professional Symposia. Invited and funded by Boston College and the Kern Family Foundation (11/22/24 – 11/24/24). Andover | An independent and inclusive coed boarding high school | An… + Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School (ndcrhs.org)

  • Brunsdon, J. J. School Visitation – Brilla Public Charter Schools (NYC) - Professional Symposia. Invited and funded by Boston College. (10/29/24 – 10/31/24). Home - Brilla Public Charter Schools (brillaschools.org)

  • Brunsdon, J. J. Kinesiology United: Toward a Shared Philosophy of Undergraduate Education? Presented to the Departments of Educational Psychology and Kinesiology at the University of Alabama (March 3rd 2025 [Drs. Sinelnikov and Walker), Auburn University (March 10th 2025 [Dr. Hastie]), and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (March 17th 2025 [Dr. Dyson]). Funded by the Ascend Health Sciences Grant.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. Toward the Virtuous Mover: A review of research on character, physical education, and sport. Presented at Samford University (October 8th – 10th 2024). Funded by the Ascend Health Sciences Grant. Invited by Drs. Clara Gerhardt and Kristie Chandler.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. Human flourishing as the aim of physical education? Presented at SUNY Cortland (October 21st 2024 [Dr. Atkinson]), Adelphi University (October 23rd 2024 [Dr. Mellor]), the University of Missouri at St Louis (November 4th 2024 [Dr. Bier]), the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaine (November 11th 2024 [Dr. Richards]), University of Birmingham (January 13th 2025 [Dr. Makopoulou]), and the University of Strathclyde (January 20th 2025 [Dr. Kirk]). Funded by the Ascend Health Sciences Grant.

  • Mellor, C., & Brunsdon, J. J. Investigating the role and use of The Spectrum in modern PETE programs (April 19th 2024). The 2024 SILT Workshop Series. Invited by The Spectrum Institute. [Online presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvuNuOIEFI0]

  • Brunsdon, J. J. “I’m Trusting you, don’t let me down”: One PETE faculty member’s efforts at employing The Spectrum Model. (March 8th 2024). The 2024 SILT Workshop Series. Invited by The Spectrum Institute. [Online presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP-Xc2cGwF4]

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2024, February). The Role and Importance of Physical Education and School Athletics in Building Character. (February 28th / 29th 2024). The Hope Institute. Invited by Liz Huntley, Director of the Hope Center. [In-person conference/symposia – Academy Day(s) – Birmingham, AL]. 

  • Bentley, V., Gleason, P., Vassalo, K., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2023, October). Teaching Tchoukball through the Games for Understanding Model. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). Murfeesboro, TN. (1-6) In-person. State conference.

  • Bentley, V., Gleason, P., Vassalo, K., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2023, October). Introduction to Cooperative Learning. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). Murfeesboro, TN. (1-6) In-person. State conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2024, January). Toward The Virtuous Mover: A Review of One Researcher’s Efforts at Studying Character Education Through The Field of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. [Presentation] Virtuous Leadership and Character Conference, Oxford, England. International Conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J., & Layne, T. E. (2023, October). Teaching Character Through Physical Education: A Case Study. [Presentation] Association for Moral Education. Dallas, TX. International Conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J., (2023, October). Toward a Pedagogical Model For Human Flourishing: A Conceptual Overview (Part I). [Presentation] Association for Moral Education. Dallas, TX. International Conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J., Layne, T. E., Coleman, D., Loupe, K., & Bentley, V. (2023, October). Toward a Pedagogical Model For Human Flourishing: An Empirical Study (Part II). [Presentation] Association for Moral Education. Dallas, TX. International Conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2023, July). Flourishing Through The Spectrum: Toward an Affective-Oriented Composite Pedagogical Model? [Presentation] AIESEP. Online. International Conference. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P4q7JVhYds&t=1s   

  • Brunsdon, J. J. & Brooks, C. (2023, July). Zeichner’s Paradigms of Teacher Education and It’s Relevance to Modern PETE. [Presentation] AIESEP. (1-6) Online. International Conference. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6lXTIxut0s

  • Brunsdon, J. J. Loupe, K., Coleman, D., & Layne, T. E. (2023, July). “It’s about bringing people together”: One Middle School Physical Education Teacher’s Attempt at Deploying Character Education. [Presentation] AIESEP. (1-5) Online. International Conference. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0WydE3sy5o&t=397s

  • Brunsdon, J. J., Brown, B., Layne, T. E., & Hastie, P. (2023, July). Impact of Secondary Organizational Socialization on Early Career Faculty Members’ Delivery of PETE. [Presentation] AIESEP. (1-5) Online. International Conference. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjvWUaWk7MY&t=1s

  • Atkinson, O., Brunsdon, J. J., Goodway, J., Anderson-Butcher, D., Sutherland, S., Bates, S., & Amorose, A. (2023). The Inflruence of Coaches’ Verbal and Non-Verbal Immediacy on Athletes’ Burnout and Desire to Continue to Participate in Sport. SCAPPS. Toronto, CAN. International Conference.

  • Layne, T. E., Brunsdon, J. J., & Simonton, K. (2023, March). The Use of Curse Words Among Secondary Athletic Coaches. [Poster] (6) SHAPE America. Seattle, WA. National Conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J., Layne, T. E., Coleman, D., & Loupe, K. (2023, March).“Know your kids, understand yourself, and find a way”: One Elementary School Physical Education Teacher’s Efforts at Employing Character Education. (1-6) [Poster] SHAPE America. Seattle, WA. National Conference.

  • Baxter, D., Brunsdon, J. J., & Curtner-Smith, M. D. (2023, March). Investigating The Influence of Occupational Socialization on the Career Paths of Physical Educators. [Poster] (1-6) SHAPE America. Seattle, WA. National Conference.

  • Layne, T. E., Simonton, K., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2023, March). Impact of Sport Education on Golf Athlete’s Emotions and Well-Being [Poster]. (6) SHAPE. Seattle, WA. In-person. National conference.

  • Holden, S., Parkes, C., O’Leary, N., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2023, March). “I can help them become better teachers, but I can’t help them with EdTPA”: Cooperating Teachers’ Knowledge and Experience of EdTPA in Physical and Health Education. (6) SHAPE America Convention. Seattle, WA. In-person. National conference.

  • [Invited but not yet presented] Mellor, C., & Brunsdon, J. J. Investigating the role and use of The Spectrum in modern PETE programs (April 19th 2024). The 2024 SILT Workshop Series. Invited by The Spectrum Institute. [Online presentation].

  • Brunsdon, J. J. “I’m Trusting you, don’t let me down”: One PETE faculty member’s efforts at employing The Spectrum Model. (March 8th 2024). The 2024 SILT Workshop Series. Invited by The Spectrum Institute. [Online presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP-Xc2cGwF4]

  • Brunsdon, J. J. The Role and Importance of Physical Education and School Athletics in Building Character. (February 28th / 29th 2024). The Hope Institute. Invited by Liz Huntley, Director of the Hope Center. [In-person conference/symposia – Academy Day(s) – Birmingham, AL].  

  • Brunsdon, J. J. Creating more influential teacher education experiences: A socialization perspective. (March 4th 2024). University of Illinois, College of Applied Health Sciences. KIN 494: Research on Teacher Socialization. Invited by Dr. Kevin Richards. [Online lecture].

  • Kern Family Foundation Character Scholars Retreat led by Drs. Berkowitz and Bier. (August 7th – 9th, 2023). The Kern Family Foundation. Invited by the Kern Family Foundation. [In-person symposia/ conference at Lone Rock in Bailey, CO]

  • 3rd Annual Education for Flourishing Conference: Supporting Student and Educator Wellbeing (April 29th, 2023). Saint Louis University, Consortium for Human Flourishing. Invited by Dr. Amrita Chaturvedi. [In-person/ online conference].

  • Brunsdon, J. J. Flourishing Through The Spectrum: Toward an Affective-Oriented Composite Pedagogical Model? (February 24th, 2023) Broadening the Spectrum through a Global Coalition. The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning. Invited by Professor Mark Byra and the Board of the Spectrum Institute. [Online presentation].

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (9th February 2023). From Traditional Teaching to Models-Based Practices in Physical Education. Manchester Metropolitan University PGCE Program. Invited online lecture by Dr. Rachel O’Sullivan and Jedde de Vries. [Online lecture].

  • Broadening the Spectrum through a Global Coalition (February 24th, 2023). The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning. Invited by Professor Mark Byra and the Board of the Spectrum Institute. [Invited online symposia].

  • Developing Future Faculty to Ensure a Favourable PETE (November 10th, 2022). PETE Collaborative. Invited to be a Panellist by Dr. Kevin Richards. [Invited online webinar]. Also available at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-research-in-health-and-physical-education/id1434195823?i=1000584540648

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2022, July). Toward Virtue through Movement: A Neo-Aristotelian Interpretation of Physical Education [Presentation]. Association of Moral Education Annual Conference. Manchester, UK. International conference.

  • Continuous Professional Development – Reflective Practice and Action Research (October 27th, 2022). Department of Kinesiology, College of Education, University of Alabama, USA. Invited by Natalia Molska. [Invited in-person/online professional development symposia].

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2022, July). Movement: A Third Precondition for Human Flourishing? [Presentation]. Association of Moral Education Annual Conference. Manchester, UK. International conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2022, July). From Reproductive to Productive Character Education in Schools, Colleges and Universities: An Insight into Mosston and Ashworth’s Spectrum of Teaching Styles [Poster]. Association of Moral Education Annual Conference. Manchester, UK. International conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (90%) & Curtner-Smith, M. D. (10%) (2022, April). Impact of secondary organizational socialization on Mid-Career Faculty Members’ PETE. [Presentation]. SHAPE America National Convention, in-person. (1-6). National conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (September 9th, 2022). Toward a pedagogical model: One faculty member’s efforts at studying character education through physical education. College of Health Sciences Seminar. University of Memphis, TN, USA. Invited by Dr. Marie van der Merwe. [Invited in-person lecture].

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (February 1st, 2022). “Moral Education in Physical Education, are you sure about that?” Education and Critical Issues 606: Competition, Wellness, and Physical Activity Elementary Education [Invited lecture]. Department of Teacher Education, The University of Mississippi, MS, USA. Invited by Dr. Jowers. [Invited online lecture].

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (June 16th, 2022). “If you are not assessing, you are guessing”: Assessment & Evaluation in Physical Education. PED 0852-656 Teaching Analysis in Physical Education. Ruth. S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences, Adelphi University, LI, USA. Invited by Dr. Christopher Mellor. [Invited online lecture].

  • Kern Family Foundation Character Scholars Convening (February 3rd - 5th, 2022). Kern Family Foundation & The John Templeton Foundation. Program for Leadership and Character, Wake Forest University, NC, USA. Invited by the Kern Family Foundation. [Invited in-person symposia/conference].

  • Layne. T. E., Simonton, K., Brunsdon, J. J., & **Pavlovic, M. (2022, April). Coach experiences during a pandemic: Emotions, labour, exhaustion and coping. [Poster]. SHAPE America National Convention, in-person. (4, 6). National conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (September 14th, 2021). “Lessons Learnt from the Ph.D.” Kinesiology 622: Analysis of Research on Teaching [Invited lecture]. Department of Kinesiology, University of Alabama, AL, USA. Invited by Professor Curtner-Smith. [Invited online lecture].

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (90%) & Curtner-Smith, M. D. (10%) (2022, February). Impact of Socialization on Doctoral Students’ Intended PETE Programs [Presentation]. Health & Physical Literacy Summit. Birmingham, AL. (1-6). National conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (June 26th, 2019). “Comparing NQT life in the UK and U.S.” Postgraduate Education [Invited lecture]. Roehampton University, England, UK. Invited by Anita Fiddes-Kapadia. [Invited in-person lecture].

  • Brunsdon, J. J. Loupe, K., Coleman, D., & Bocz, B. (2022, March). Character Education Policy in Tennessee: Implications for Physical Education. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). Murfeesboro, (1-5) TN. In-person. State conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (July 4th, 2018 & July 3rd, 2019). “Thriving through the PGCE.” Postgraduate Certificate of Education in Secondary Physical Education [Invited lecture(s)] School of Education, University of Southampton, England. Invited by Professor Kinchin. [Invited in-person lecture(s)].

  • Painter, E., Perez-Layva, R., Carter, B., Cunningham, E., Jacox, J. A., Hanna, M., Martes Gant, L., Hollandsworth, S., Boxc, B., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2022, October). Toward Meaningful Physical Education Part II: A Pedagogical Introduction. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). Murfeesboro, TN. (1-6) In-person. State conference.

  • Painter, E., Perez-Layva, R., Carter, B., Cunningham, E., Jacox, J. A., Hanna, M., Martes Gant, L., Hollandsworth, S., Boxc, B., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2022, October). Toward Meaningful Physical Education Part I: A Conceptual Introduction. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). Murfeesboro, TN. (1-6) In-person. State conference.

  • Oster, M., Bently, V., Young, L., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2022, October). Toward Character, through . . . Content? Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). Murfeesboro, TN. (1-6) In-person. State conference.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2022, March). Character, school, and sport: A cross-system approach to addressing youth violence. Youth Violence & Youth-Justice Involvement Symposium. University of Memphis, School of Public Health. Memphis, TN. In-person. Regional conference.

  • Jowers, R., Brunsdon, J. J., Peterson, J., Mitchell. H., & Curtner-Smith, M. D. (February 18th, 2022). Influence of occupational socialization on sport pedagogy doctoral students’ beliefs and actions. AERA SIG 93: Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education Feature on Black Scholars of Physical Education. San Diego, CA/Online. [Invited webinar].

  • [Invited Presentation] Brunsdon, J. J. (2022, February 21st). Toward flourishing friendships in PE: A Philosophical Insight [Presentation]. District Learning Day Shelby County Schools. Invited by Rachel Harbin. Memphis, TN. Regional conference.

  • [Invited Presentation] Brunsdon, J. J. (2022, February 21st). Cultivating character through PE: A virtue-based approach [Presentation]. District Learning Day Shelby County Schools. Invited by Rachel Harbin. Memphis, TN. Regional conference.

  • Carol, I., Bocz, Z. T., Layne., T., & Brunsdon, J. J. (2021, October). Lieberman-Brian inclusion rating scale for physical education. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2021, October). Policy forum: A space for advocacy? Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2021, October). Character-based pedagogy: From virtue to flourishing. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2021, June). Towards “the just mover”: A Platonist interpretation of physical education. AIESEP. Online.

  • Brunsdon, J. J., Sinelnikov, O. A., & Jowers, R. (2021, June). Autobiographical memories: A case study of an African-American physical education teacher. AIESEP. Online.

  • Brunsdon, J. J., & Sinelnikov, O. A. (2021, April). Discovering memories that matter: International physical education teachers’ perspective. SHAPE America National Convention, Online.

  • Brunsdon, J. J., & Sinelnikov, O. A. (2021, April). A Neo-Kohlbergian study of preservice physical educators. SHAPE America National Convention, Online.

  • Peterson, J., Brunsdon, J. J., & Sinelnikov, O. A. (2021, April). Physical education teachers’ autobiographical memories of models-based practice. SHAPE America National Convention, Online.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2020, November). Teaching morally vs teaching morality in physical education. Presented to the Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD) Conference. Online.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2020, November). Character education through physical education: A practical wisdom perspective. Presented to the Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD) Conference. Online.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2020, February). Differentiation in the physical and sporting learning environment: Examples based on the experiences of a British physical educator. Presented at the Health and Physical Literacy 2020 Summit, Birmingham, AL.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (2020, April). Developing character through multi-models based practices in physical education. Presented at the Southeastern Universities Graduate Research Symposium (SUGRS), Tuscaloosa, AL. Online.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (July 4th, 2018; July 3rd, 2019). “Thriving through the PGCE.” Postgraduate Certificate of Education in Secondary Physical Education, School of Education, University of Southampton, England. Invited by Professor Kinchin.

  • Brunsdon, J. J. (June 26th, 2019). “Comparing NQT life in the UK and U.S.” Postgraduate Education, Roehampton University, England, UK. Invited by Anita Fiddes-Kapadia.

Appendix D - Support
  • Continuous Professional Development

  • Since 2021, I have independently attended, completed, and scheduled 112 professional development sessions, lectures, or trainings.

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  • Virtues and Values Education Centre (1/27/25). Presented by Universesidad Francisco de Vitoria. Online.
  • Health Resources & Services Administration Workshop. (12/6/24). Presented by Maureen Bonnefin of Affinity Grants Insights. University of Memphis. Online.
  • Stonewall Tiger Mass Meeting: Politics with Pizza. (11/18/24). Hosted by Stonewall Tigers Gender & Sexuality Alliance. University of Memphis. In Person.
  • Generative AI: Future-Proofing the Graduate and Adult Portfolio. (11/6/24). Presented by John Rice for the University of Memphis. Online.
  • IT Security Training Program. Security and Policy Guidelines. (No Date). University of Memphis. Online.
  • The Formative Leadership Education – Dynamic Conversations. “Can Schooling be Educative When Teaching is a Grind” – By Dr. Jack Schneider. (10/15/24). Boston College. Online.
  • The Formative Leadership Education – Dynamic Conversations. “Educating for Democracy” with John Silvanus Wilson Jr. (9/18/24). Boston College. Online.

  • Educating Character Initiative – Webinar 4. Virtue Measurement: Designing for Context, Change, and Culture: An Introduction to Character Measurement (11/14/24). Wake Forest University. Online. 

  • Educating Character Initiative – Webinar 3. Introduction to Character Assessment (10/15/24). Wake Forest University. Online.

  • Barnes & Noble Meeting. (9/27/4). College of Health Sciences. In Person.
  • Educating Character Initiative – Webinar 2. Introduction to Program Planning and Evaluation for Character Programs (9/12/24). Wake Forest University. Online.

  • Educating Character Initiative – Webinar 1. Character Assessment in the University Classroom: The Value of Feedback for Teachers and Learners in Any Discipline (8/29/24). Wake Forest University. Online.

  • The Flourishing Student Webinar 6 (Led by Civic Humanism Center for Character and Professional Ethics). (7/7/24). The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.

  • The Flourishing Student Webinar 5 (Led by Ivey Business School, the Institute for Leadership). (5/15/24). The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.

  • The Flourishing Student Webinar 4 (Led by Oxford Character Project at Oxford University). (2/29/24). The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.

  • The Flourishing Student Webinar 3 (Led by Arizona State University). (1/25/24). The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.

  • Global Flourishing Conference (29th November – 1st December). Templeton World Foundation. Online.
  • The Flourishing Student Webinar 2 (Led by Wake Forest). (11/29/23). The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.
  • Flourishing Network November Meeting: The Future of Flourishing. (28/11/23). The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Network. Online.
  • Virtues & Vocation presents Hohn Silvanus Wilsdon – Rescheduled. (13/11/2023). Virtues & Vocations, University of Notre Dame. Online.
  • Flourishing Network October Meeting: Critiques on Criticisms of Positive Psychology: Reflections and Solutions. (31/10/23). The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Network. Online.
  • 2023 Kevin Matnick Security Awareness Training. (03/10/2023). University of Memphis. Online.
  • Flourishing Network September Meeting: Leadership for Flourishing. (09/26/23). The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Network. Online.
  • Philosophy of Running Day Workshop (Teams). (09/20/2023). GROUNDs Project at the School of Philosophy, Religion, and History, University of Leeds. Online.
  • Academic Perspectives on Chat GPT. (9/14/2023). National Institute of Statistical Sciences. Online.
  • The Flourishing Student Webinar 1. (9/13/2023). The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.
  • Swanton and Virtue Ethics Workshop. (30th / 31st August, 2023). Independent Philosophy Group. Online [6 hour workshop].
  • Kristin Maczko on Workplace Burnout and Monica Parker on Wonder. (25th July, 2023). The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Network. Online.
  • Dignity: The Foundation of Human Flourishing. (27th June, 2023). The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Network. Online.
  • Tapping into Spirituality to Promote Human Flourishing. (30th May, 2023). The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Network. Online.
  • Mental Health and Human Flourishing with Nii Addy. (22nd May, 2023). Virtues & Vocations, University of Notre Dame. Online.
  • Applying a Strengths-Based Resilience Program by Dr. Tayyab Rishid. (25th April, 2023). The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Network. Online.
  • The Neuroscience of Virtue and the Likelihood of Moral Behavior by Claudia Navarini. (19th, April 2023). Character, Formation, and Flourishing Seminar Series. Online.
  • Minors on Campus Training (4/19/2023). University of Memphis. Online.
  • Title VI Overview (Full Course). (2/15/2023). Office for Institutional Equity, University of Memphis. Online.
  • Title IX and Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees (Full Course). (2/15/2023). Office for Institutional Equity, University of Memphis. Online.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Practices: Staff-to-Staff (Full Course). (2/15/2023). Office for Institutional Equity, University of Memphis. Online.
  • Myths of Sport Coaching Webinar Series – The Role of the Sport Psychologist. By Drs. Laura Swettenhan & Kristen McGinty-Minister (22nd February 2023). Eventbrite – The Evolving Role of the Sport Psychologist. Online.
  • Banner Effort Certification – Certifiers (23rd January 2023). University of Memphis Training. Online.
  • 2022 Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training – 15 Minutes (17th January 2023). University of Memphis Training. Online.
  • Kelsey LaVigne All In: An Educator’s Manual for Winning Hearts, Minds, and High Performance by Intentionally Leading School Culture. (20th March 2023). Kern Family Foundation. Online.  
  • Educating for Character Why Practical Wisdom Matters with Karen Bohlin (20th March 2023). Virtues & Vocations, University of Notre Dame. Online.
  • Character, Virtue and Leadership: An Online Conversation with Michael Lamb (17th February 2023). The Trinity Forum. Online.
  • Character Formation Through Principled Innovation: Tools & Resources to Get you started. By Cristy Guleserian. (16th February 2023). The Kern Family Foundation. Online.
  • Wisdom & Medicine. By Margaret Plews-Ogan. (13th February 2023). Virtues & Vocations, University of Notre Dame. Online.
  • Hope & Character. By Michael Lamb. (30th January 2023). Virtues & Vocations, University of Notre Dame. Online.
  • Character & SEL: Why character gives SEL its why. By Arthur Schwartz (25th January 2023). Character.Org. in conjunction with the John Templeton Foundation. Online.
  • Patience: Preliminary thoughts about a neglected virtue. By Christian Miller (18th January 2023). Character, Formation, and Flourishing Seminar Series. Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University. Online.
  • If it takes a village to support a child’s physical activity needs, what does it take to support a village? By Collin Webster (18th January 2023). PHASE. Teach. Learn. Inspire.  Online.
  • What role should human flourishing play among education’s aims? By Jonathan Beale (December 14th, 2022). Character, Formation & Flourishing Seminar Series. Harvard University. Online.
  • Education & Liberation by Dr. Anika Pratjer (December 5th, 2022). Virtues & Vocations, University of Notre Dame. Online.
  • The new Australian Curriculum: Responding to a changing world for an equitable future. (November 23rd, 2022). Monash Education Public Event, AUS. Online.
  • Virtual Book Launch with Doug Lemov. Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging. (November 16th, 2022). The Kern Family Foundation. Online.
  • Wellbeing in Schools Teach Meet (November 15th, 2022). Institute of Education, St Mary’s University, UK. Online.
  • Non-Western Approaches to Flourishing, and their educational implications (November 9th, 2022). The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.
  • Kindness, Compassion & Medicine – Stephen Trzeciak (November 7th, 2022). Virtues & Vocations, University of Notre Dame. Online.
  • Tenure and Promotion Workshop (Tenure-Track Assistant to Associate Professor). (November 4th 2022). Abby Parrill, Provost. University of Memphis, USA. In-person.
  • Teacher Wellbeing: An introduction to wellbeing listening and the inside out understanding (November 3rd, 2022). Association for Physical Education, UK. Online.
  • International Research Collaborations: Learning from others and making connections (October 28th, 2022) AIESEP Connect. Online.
  • Continuous Professional Development – Reflective Practice and Action Research (October 27th, 2022). Department of Kinesiology, College of Education, University of Alabama, USA. [In-person/online]
  • Civic Virtue, Devolving Power and Empowering Citizens (October 18, 2022). The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.
  • Emotional Intelligence and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (October 13, 2022). Research Leadership Professional Development Series, Herff College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, University of Memphis. Online.
  • IT Security Awareness Training (October 12, 2022). Information Technology Services Training, University of Memphis. Online.
  • Beauty at Work – Brandon Vaidyanathan (October 10, 2022). Virtues & Vocations, University of Notre Dame. Online.
  • Games Based Pedagogies: Theory and Practice (September, 27, 2022). St Mary’s University. Online.
  • Character, Higher Education & Democracy – UVA President James Ryan (September 26, 2022). Virtues & Vocations, University of Notre Dame. Online.
  • Banned Books Week: What’s the role of the higher ed community in supporting intellectual freedom? (Sep, 22, 2022). SAGE Publishing. Online.
  • The Spectrum of Teaching Styles: A view to the future of research (August 26th, 2022). AIESEP Connect. Online.
  • Kern Family Foundation Character Scholars Virtual Research Exhibit (July, 20, 2022). The Kern Family Foundation in partnership with the John Templeton Foundation and Wake Forest University. Online.
  • Civic Virtues, Formative Institutions, and Flourishing Communities (July 5, 2022). The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.
  • Diversified Ways of Inheritance in Intangible Cultural Heritage (March 17, 2022). Inclusion & Diversity Webinar Series. Community of Research Scholars, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Inclusion Best Practices in Higher Education (April 4, 2022). Inclusion & Diversity Webinar Series. Community of Research Scholars, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Character Education in School Seminar (March 15, 2022). Professional Learning Centre, Alumnus Multi-Academy Trust, Plymouth Marjon University. UK. Online.
  • Diversity Workshop: Q&A Panel (Diversity and Inclusion in the Corporate Workplace). (March 1, 2022). Career Services, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. In-person.
  • Title IX and Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees (Full Course) (February 17, 2022). The University of Memphis Title IX Training for Faculty and Staff. Online.
  • Implicit Bias and Microaggression Awareness (Full Course) (February 17, 2022). The University of Memphis Title IX Training for Faculty and Staff. Online.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Faculty and Staff (Full Course) (February 17, 2022). The University of Memphis Title IX Training for Faculty and Staff. Online.
  • [Invited Attendance] Character Convening Conference (February 3-6, 2022). The Kern Family Foundation in partnership with the John Templeton Foundation and Wake Forest University. In-Person.
  • [Invited Attendance] Deep in Thought: A Practical Guide for Teaching Intellectual Virtues (January 24, 2022). The Kern Family Foundation in partnership with the John Templeton Foundation. Online.
  • Civic Virtue, Service, and the Voluntary Spirit Webinar. (January 18, 2022). The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.
  • Copyright Questions and Challenges (November 19, 2021). College of Health Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Access for all with Canvas Studio (November 12, 2021). College of Health Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Creating Valid and Reliable Surveys Workshop (November 12, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Tenure and Promotion Workshop (Assistant to Associate Professor (November 5, 2021). Leadership of The University of Memphis, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. In-person.
  • Dollar General Literacy Foundation Friday (November 5, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • NIH Networking (In-Person) (November 4, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. In-person.
  • Flipped Classroom Series: Compliance Requirements (October 28, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Finding Research Participants for Study Panel Discussion (October 22, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Panel Discussion: Intersections of STEM and Arts/Humanities for Grants (October 21, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Statistics Consulting Research Exchange (October 15, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • CHS Professional Development – Using video in lessons, assignments and assessments (October 15, 2021). College of Health Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Statistics Consulting Research Exchange (October 15, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Understanding Honorifics (October 14, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Fulbright Networking and Panel Discussion (October 7, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation in partnership with the Fulbright Foundation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Academic Analytics Virtual Training #2 (October 7, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Flipped Classroom Series: Grant Narrative (October 1, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Coordinating Subrecipients (September 30, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Academic Analytics Virtual Training (September 24, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Flipped Classroom Series: Cyuse, Our Electronic Research Administration Tool. (September 24, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • CHS Seminar: A Community-Based Partnership Promoting Healthy Living and Lifestyles Among Persons with Server and Persistent Mental Illness by Dr. Jebose Okwumabua (September 17, 2021).  College of Health Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. In-person.
  • NIH Workshop #4: Human and Animal Studies (September 23, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • SHAPE America Orientation (September 18, 2021). SHAPE America. Online.
  • Canvas Training (September 17, 2021). College of Health Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • CHS Professional Development – Getting started with Canvas (September 17, 2021). College of Health Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • NIH Workshop #3: Ancillary and Review (September 17, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Flipped Classroom Series and Research Development Overview (September 16, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Foundation Friday: The Spencer Foundation (September 10, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation partnered with The Spencer Foundation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Intro to Grants for New Faculty (September 10, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • NIH Workshop #2 (September 9, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • Civic Virtue, Community and the Common Good. (September 20, 2021). Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.
  • CPR/AED First Responder Certified (September 20, 2021). College of Health Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. In-person certification.
  • Understanding Character Education: Approaches, Applications, and Issues. (September 7, 2021). Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.
  • NIH Workshop #1 (September 3, 2021). Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Online.
  • What is a Character based approach to digital citizenship education? (June 23, 2021). Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, The University of Birmingham, UK. Online.
Appendix E - Outreach
  • National Governing Body Certifications 
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  • American Red Cross - CPR/AED First Responder Certified (2021)
  • American Red Cross - Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Award (2020)
  • Initial Teacher Education - Qualified Teacher Status (2017)
  • The Football Association - Football (Soccer) Teachers Award (2017)
  • England Cricket Board - Level 2 Award (2017) - Level 1 Award (2016) - Teachers Award (2016)
  • England Rugby Board - Teachers Award (2017) - Rugby Ready Award (2016)-  Level 1 Award (2013)
  • England Badminton - Teachers Award (2016) - Level 1 Award (2013)
  • England Gymnastics - Teachers Award (2016) - Gymnastics Teaching Events Award (2013) - Level 1 Award (2016)
  • England Table Tennis - Teachers Award (2016)
  • England Tennis - Lawn and Short Tennis Teachers Award (2016)
  • England Basketball - Level 2 Award (2015) - Level 1 Award (2013)
  • England Hockey - Teachers Award (2015)
  • England Handball - Level 1 Award (2015)
  • England Volleyball - Level 1 Award (2014)
  • 1st 4Sport - Multi-Skill Level 2 Award (2014)
  • England Tchoukball - Level 1 Award (2013)
  • United Kingdom Dodgeball - Level 2 Award (2012)
  • England Rounders - Level 2 Award (2012)