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Angela Simonton, M.S.
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Angela Simonton joined the College of Health Sciences as an Instructor in the Department of Health Sciences in the Fall of 2019. Before joining the University of Memphis, Angela taught health and physical education in the K-12 public school setting. In this role she designed, implemented and evaluated a variety of health and physical education curriculum. Additionally, Angela planned and coordinated multiple health promotion programs targeting youth and physical activity habits in local schools and their communities. Over the last 5 years she has served on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and worked very closely with the Louisiana Department of Education to design and implement professional development for other health and physical education teachers. Angela currently holds teaching licenses in three different states and is a certified health education specialist (CHES) and performance enhancement specialist (NASM-PES). Mrs. Simonton is happy to be working at the University of Memphis educating and mentoring future professionals in field of health sciences.

Education
  • MS Kinesiology - Louisiana State University - 2016
  • BS Physical Education Teaching - University of Wyoming - 2014

Work Experience
  • Wellness Instructor and Social Media Coordinator, Wellness Division - Louisiana State University Career, Leadership, and Wellness Program - 2018-2019
  • Expert Trainer, Health and Physical Education Division - Well-Ahead Louisiana Healthy Schools Training Krewe - 2017-2019
  • Professional Development Coordinator, Health and Physical Education Division - Louisiana Department of Education - 2017-2019
  • Program Adviser, Fuel Up to Play 60 - Magnolia Woods Elementary School - 2017-2019
  • Physical Activity Coordinator, Physical Activity Division - Louisiana State University Wellness Ambassador Program - 2015-2017
  • Pre-service Teacher Supervisor, Department of Kinesiology - University of Wyoming - 2013-2014
Honors/Awards
  • Louisiana Physical Education Teacher of the Year (nominated) - Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - 2018-2019
  • Wyoming Health and Physical Education Major of the Year - Wyoming Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - 2014-2015
  • ASPIRE Select Student - College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming - 2013-2014
  • Ruth Campbell-Louis Thouin-Donna Marburger Physical Education Scholarship - University of Wyoming - 2013-2014

Teaching Experience
  • HLSC 4605 - Internship in Health Sciences - University of Memphis
  • HLSC 4100 - Health and Aging - University of Memphis
  • HLSC 3800 - Strategic Planning and Program Development - University of Memphis
  • HLSC 3522 - Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation - University of Memphis
  • HLSC 2200 - Introduction to Public Health - University of Memphis
  • Health and Physical Education - Magnolia Woods Elementary School
  • Health and Physical Education - Glasgow Middle School
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant - Louisiana State University

Support
  • National Skillastics Physical Activity Grant - Skillastics - $2,000 - 2018-2019
  • FUNdamental Field Hockey Grant - USA Field Hockey - $400 - 2018-2019
  • Innovative STEM Project Grant - ExxonMobil - $2,000 - 2018-2019
  • Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant - National Dairy Council - $3,800 - 2017-2018
  • 21st Century Learning in Physical Education - DonorsChoose - $800 - 2017-2018
  • Physical Education and Health Equipment Mini-Grant - Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - $1,500 - 2017-2018
  • Archery in Louisiana Schools Equipment Grant - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries - $1,500 - 2016-2017
Service
  • University of Memphis - Presenter, Courses designed for maximum feedback, College of Health Sciences Faculty Teaching Seminar - Fall 2020
  • University of Memphis - Presenter, Virtual parent night, College of Health Sciences - Fall 2020
  • University of Memphis - Course Design, UofM Global Health Sciences Online Degree Program - 2019-2020
  • University of Memphis - Instructional and Degree Program Improvement, Health Sciences - 2019-2021
  • Healthy Memphis Initiative - Health and Wellness Taskforce Member - 2020-2021
  • Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD) Board of Directors - Vice President of Health Education Division - 2017-2019
  • Magnolia Woods Elementary School - Family Fitness Night School Coordinator - 2017-2019
  • Magnolia Woods Elementary School - Kids Heart Challenge School Coordinator - 2017-2019
  • Magnolia Woods Elementary School - Fun Run School Coordinator - 2017-2019
  • Glasgow Middle School - Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator - 2017-2018
  • Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD) Board of Directors - Higher Education Chair of General Division - 2015-2017
  • Let's Move Wyoming Fitness Afterschool Program - Coordinator - 2013-2014
Books Published
  • Richards, K. A. R, Iannucci, C., McEvoy, E., & Simonton, A. (2020). The professional socialization challenge: Considering teacher education for a preferable future for physical education. In A. MacPhail & H. Lawson (Eds.), The Collaborative Redesign of School Physical Education and Teacher Education: Addressing Grand Challenges for the 21st Century. New York, NY: Routledge.
Journal Articles
  • Gaudreault, K. L., Richards, K. A. R., Simonton, K. L., & Simonton, A. (2020). The influence of a master’s degree on the socialization of two physical education professionals. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1-10.
  • Richards, K. A. R., Gaudreault, K. L., Simonton, K. L., & Simonton, A. (2018). Physical education graduate student socialization in a research-focused master’s program. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 37, 373-382.
  • Garn, A. C., Simonton, K. L., Dasinger, T., & Simonton, A. (2017). Predicting changes in student engagement in university physical education: Application of control-value theory of achievement emotions. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 29, 93-102.
  • Simonton, A., & Williamson, L. (2017). Louisiana physical education state standards: Grades 6-8 cluster level standards. Louisiana Department of Education.
  • Kepper, M., Staino, A., Webster, E. K., Simonton, A., Simonton, K. L., & St. Romain, M. J. (2017). Painted playgrounds toolkit. Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
  • Simonton, A. (2016). Testing fitness-related phone application technology in physical activity classes. LSU Master’s Theses, 2744.
Presentations
  • Simonton, A., Ivy, V., & Simonton, K. L. (June, 2019). Learning to Integrate TPSR into an existing physical education program. Presentation at the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) Alliance Conference. Garden City, NY.
  • Ivy, V., Simonton, A., & Richards, K. A. (April, 2019). Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility in Physical Education and Beyond. Presentation at the national conference of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) of America. Tampa, FL.
  • Richards, K. A. R., Gaudreault, K. L., Simonton, K. L., & Simonton, A. (April, 2019). The influence of a research master’s degree on two young professionals’ careers. Paper presented at the national conference of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) of America. Tampa, FL.
  • Simonton, A., & Simonton, K. L. (October, 2018). Educational Gymnastics. Presentation at the annual conference of the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD). Baton Rouge, LA.
  • Simonton, A. (October, 2018). Skills-Based Health. Presentation at the annual conference of the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD). Baton Rouge, LA.
  • Richards, K. A. R., Gaudreault, K. L., Simonton, K. L., & Simonton, A. (March, 2017). A longitudinal, qualitative study of the graduate student socialization experience. Paper presented at the national conference of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) of America. Boston, MA.
  • Simonton, A., Simonton, K. L., & Shiver, V. (January, 2017). Country Western Swing Dancing. Presentation at the annual conference of the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD). Baton Rouge, LA.
  • Simonton, A., & Simonton, K. L. (June, 2016). Country Western Swing Dancing. Presentation at the annual conference of the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP). Laramie, WY.
  • Simonton, A., & Gardner, M. (November, 2013). Folk Dance. Presentation at the annual conference of the Wyoming Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (WAHPERD). Douglas, WY.