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    Dr. Jennifer Walton-Fisette

    Dr. Jennifer Walton-Fisette (She/Her)

    Vacca Office of Student Services
    Director Educator Preparation
    Campus:
    Kent
    Office Location:
    304 White Hall
    Contact Information
    Email:
    jfisette@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330.672.0230

    Biography

    Jennifer L. Walton-Fisette is a professor of Physical Education Teacher Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, and is the Director of Educator Preparation for the College of EHHS. Prior to joining KSU in 2008, she previously taught physical education and health in Rhode Island. She obtained her BS in physical education from Rhode Island College, MS in sport pedagogy from Ithaca College, and EdD in Physical Education Teacher Education from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Her teaching responsibilities include: Secondary Physical Education Content, Inquiry into Professional Practice, Development and Analysis of Game Performance, Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport, Analysis of Motor Skills, Curriculum Development and Forms of Inquiry. She has more than 50 refereed journal publications, 4 books, 10 book chapters, and over 80 state, national, and international conference presentations, in the areas of curriculum, teaching, and learning; pedagogical practices, and social justice issues related to physical education. Her current scholarship centers on social justice, equity, and policy issues within physical education at the K-12 and higher education levels.

     

    Education

    B.S. in Physical Education, Rhode Island Collge, , M.S. in Sport Pedagogy, Ithaca College, AND , Ed.D. in Physical Education Teacher Education, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

    Research Methods

    Qualitative research methods

    Awards/Achievements

    • Burton W. Gorman Impact on Reality Award (2017)
    • Research Fellow, SHAPE America (2017)
    • Faculty Recognition Award (2015, 2016)
    • Recipient of the SHAPE America Midwest District College/University Young Professional Award (2015)
    • Recipient of the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Young Professional Award (2013)
    • Faculty Excellence Awards for Research and Teaching (2014, 2013, 2012, 2010)
    • SHAPE America Research Council Distinguished Service Award (2022)

    Documents

    PDF icon WALTON-FISETTE_CURRICULUM VITAE_SPR2023.pdf
    Vacca Office of Student Services

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    800 E. Summit St.
    Kent, OH 44242

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    330-672-2862 askEHHS@kent.edu
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