Center Faculty
Nate McCaughtry, Ph.D. (Kinesiology), Director: Wayne State University Center for School Health, Associate Professor, Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies.
Interests: Physical education (PE) methods and teaching strategies in urban schools, evaluation of PE and physical activity programs and promotions, development and delivery of culturally-competent health programs, program leadership and administration, qualitative research methods, teacher professional development and grant writing.
Annie Murphy, Ph.D., RD (Nutrition Education), Associate Director: Wayne State University Center for School Health and Assistant Professor, Research/Grant Writing, College of Education.
Interests: Nutrition education program planning, implementation and evaluation; curriculum development and testing; development and validation of evaluation instruments for children, grant writing and project reporting.
Mariane Fahlman, Ph.D. (Exercise Physiology, Health Education), Co-Assistant Dean and Associate Professor in the Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies.
Interests: Secondary level health education methods and resources, teacher development, and grant administration.
Jeff Martin, Ph.D. (Physical Activity Psychology), Professor in the Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies;and Editor: Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology, Official Journal of APA Division 47.
Interests: Psychology of physical activity, evaluation, and statistics.
Suzanna Dillon, Ph.D. (Developmental and Adapted Physical Education), Assistant Professor in the Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies
Interests: Adapted physical education, PE teacher preparation and training, and PE policy and legislation.
Bo Shen, Ph.D. (Kinesiology), Assistant Professor in the Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies.
Interests: Curriculum and instruction in physical education, physical activity intervention, physical activity.
Noel Kulik, Ph.D. (Public and Community Health), Assistant Professor in the Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies.
Interests: Adolescent health and overweight/obesity, intervention development, weight loss, social support.
Ron Simpkins (Volunteers, Administrative and Coaches (VAC)), Research Assistant in the College of Education, Deans Office.
Interests: Youth Sports Camps, Youth Self Esteem Programs, Youth Technology Training.
